Brief, focused counseling for people ready to move forward.


You don’t need years of therapy. Just the right next support.

Short-Term & Focused

You don’t need years of therapy. Sessions are brief, purposeful, and built to move you forward.

Built Around Your Goals

We focus on what you want to be different — and how you’ll know it’s happening.

Useful Everytime

Each session leaves you with something concrete, helpful, and connected to where you want to go.

What is Brief Counseling?

Brief counseling is short-term, focused therapy for people who want things to get better — without getting stuck in the past. It’s designed to help you identify what’s working, clarify what you want, and take steps toward it.

We focus on one specific area of your life — the part you most want to see change. That might be a relationship, a habit, your mood, or a difficult decision.

If you’re here, something probably isn’t working the way you’d like. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for a shift.

You don’t want years of therapy. You want something that works — and doesn’t waste your time.

This is therapy built to help you move forward — clearly, quickly, and on your terms.

Got questions?

Why work with you?

I’m in recovery myself and have firsthand experience addressing cannabis use. I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help you build on what’s working and create change that fits your life.

Why work with you?

I’m in recovery myself and have firsthand experience addressing cannabis use. I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help you build on what’s working and create change that fits your life.

Why work with you?

I’m in recovery myself and have firsthand experience addressing cannabis use. I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help you build on what’s working and create change that fits your life.

Do you offer in person or virtual sessions?

Currently, sessions are in person only, offered on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mid-mornings. My office is located near the Lloyd District in Portland.

Do you offer in person or virtual sessions?

Currently, sessions are in person only, offered on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mid-mornings. My office is located near the Lloyd District in Portland.

Do you offer in person or virtual sessions?

Currently, sessions are in person only, offered on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mid-mornings. My office is located near the Lloyd District in Portland.

How does payment work?

For group counseling, I only accept cash pay of $75 per session. For individual counseling, you can pay $150 out of pocket per session or use your insurance. I accept a wide range of insurance providers, including: Aetna Blue Cross / Blue Shield CareOregon Kaiser Moda PacificSource Providence Regence UnitedHealthcare

How does payment work?

For group counseling, I only accept cash pay of $75 per session. For individual counseling, you can pay $150 out of pocket per session or use your insurance. I accept a wide range of insurance providers, including: Aetna Blue Cross / Blue Shield CareOregon Kaiser Moda PacificSource Providence Regence UnitedHealthcare

How does payment work?

For group counseling, I only accept cash pay of $75 per session. For individual counseling, you can pay $150 out of pocket per session or use your insurance. I accept a wide range of insurance providers, including: Aetna Blue Cross / Blue Shield CareOregon Kaiser Moda PacificSource Providence Regence UnitedHealthcare

What happens during a 15 minute free consult?

We’ll talk about what brought you here and what you want to see happen. I’ll ask a few questions to understand your goals and how this group might fit. It’s a quick, pressure-free chance for you to decide if this feels like the right next step.

What happens during a 15 minute free consult?

We’ll talk about what brought you here and what you want to see happen. I’ll ask a few questions to understand your goals and how this group might fit. It’s a quick, pressure-free chance for you to decide if this feels like the right next step.

What happens during a 15 minute free consult?

We’ll talk about what brought you here and what you want to see happen. I’ll ask a few questions to understand your goals and how this group might fit. It’s a quick, pressure-free chance for you to decide if this feels like the right next step.

Topher Welsch, CSWA
Solution Focused Brief Therapist

I’m Topher Welsch, an Oregon-based therapist who believes counseling should be brief, practical, and focused on moving you forward.

I help people clarify their goals, build on what’s already working, and make meaningful progress—without unnecessary time or stress.

Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, I focus on strengths, possibilities, and concrete steps you can take right now.

My role is simple: to support you in taking the next right step—on your terms.

Let's talk.
See what’s possible in just five sessions.

Let's talk.
See what’s possible in just five sessions.

Let's talk.
See what’s possible in just five sessions.