Barent Walsh PhD, LICSW

Barent Walsh, received his Ph.D. from Boston College. He has written extensively and presented internationally on the topic of self-destructive behavior. He is the author of the book, Treating Self-Injury: A Practical Guide 2nd edition, Guilford Press, (2012) and two other books on self-harm.
Dr. Walsh is the Executive Director of The Bridge in Worcester, MA. He oversees 46 programs including supported housing and residential treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or complex family problems. The Bridge also provides services for homeless individuals and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth. The Bridge specializes in implementing evidence-based practice models in public sector settings. Dr. Walsh is intensively trained in DBT and Cognitive Restructuring for PTSD.