TJ received his BFA in graphic design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. After working in non-profit marketing, communications, brand development, and fundraising for a decade, TJ shifted into the field of counseling psychology and mental health and higher education. He obtained is MA in clinical counseling psychology from Eastern University.

Originally trained psychodynamically, TJ is advanced trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy—a modality that is grounded in the attachment theory, family systems, and gestalt therapy—and is currently pursuing certification. He is on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (PCEFT).

TJ writes and speaks about topics of art, culture, faith & mental health. His work has been exhibited and published internationally. He maintains a painting studio in Springfield, PA and consistently makes work that focuses on psychology and the felt experiences of human beings. He exhibits he work regularly and is in the collections of private collectors around the country. TJ also curates and collects the work of emerging artists. He serves as Secretary on the board of directors for InLiquid, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

TJ has been featured on NBC, in Relevant Magazine, CREATE! Magazine, The Good Men Project, the podcasts Art & Cocktails, Theatre with a Tea, among others. TJ regularly writes and speaks about topics of art, culture, faith and mental health. His work has been exhibited and published internationally. He is an expert in human relationships, human creativity, the creative process, fear and procrastination.

At Eastern, TJ teaches or has taught: Personality and Psychosocial Assessment, Psychopathology, as well as Internship Seminar for students in the final stages of their degree process. He also provides supervision in the area of Couples Therapy for doctoral students in the PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy program at Eastern.

TJ is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PC011354). He is board certified by NBCC as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). National Certified Counselors offer the highest standards of practice because they have met stringent education, examination, supervision, experience, and ethical requirements. He is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Mental Health Integrated Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). TJ owns a small group private practice, TJ Walsh Counseling, LLC.

In addition to clinical practice, TJ is also a certified Clini-Coach® and owns and operates TJ Walsh Coaching and Consulting, LLC and the BOLD CREATIVES COLLECTIVE. Through this venture, TJ coaches and consults with artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to GROW their creative lives.