Hey Oregonians!


Reclaim your happiness.
End Seasonal Affective Disorder.


Reclaim your happiness. End winter sadness.

The dark season is here again.

Get through it with a 4 session therapy package designed to build motivation, increase resilience and maybe even find a little joy this winter.


The dark season is here again. Get through it with a 4 session coaching program designed to build motivation, increase resilience and maybe even find a little joy this winter.

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What You’ll Gain

What You’ll Gain

What You’ll Gain

More Resilience

Brief and

affordable

Thrive in winter rather than just enduring it

More Joy

Small group

setting

Work together to find parts of winter you do like

More Motivation

Flexible

scheduling

Get back the desire to

take action

How It Works

How It Works

How It Works

Pay As You Go

Brief and

affordable

Manage your budget by paying as you go for each of the four sessions.

4 Sessions

Small group

setting

Achieve results in 4 sessions spaced out every other week.

Flexible Scheduling

Flexible

scheduling

We can meet in person or virtually. Flexible meeting times, too.

Feeling stuck this winter? You’re not alone.

The dark season is
here again.

As a fellow Portlander, I am in it with you.


I understand the unique emotional weight of the long gray season—it's more than just the winter blues. It's the silent draining of your motivation, the guilt of feeling stagnant, and the constant effort of simply trying to endure until spring.


This cycle prevents you from engaging with the life and goals you actually care about.


But what happens if you just wait for spring to save you?


You lose valuable months, allowing that slump to deepen and impacting your relationships and work. Waiting is a reactive strategy, and it rarely works.


That's why our 4-session coaching method is different.


We don't just wait for the sun; we'll discover evidence-based tools to proactively build your own light and energy now. This program delivers a structured roadmap to move you from enduring to thriving this winter, ensuring you maintain clarity, confidence, and genuine joy.

As a fellow Portlander, I get it—the long gray season hits hard. It’s more than just the winter blues. It’s the slow drain on your motivation, the guilt of feeling stagnant, and the daily effort just to endure.


But waiting for spring to save you?

That costs you months of clarity, joy, and momentum.


This 4-session coaching program is different.


We’ll use evidence-based tools to help you build your own light and energy—starting now. You’ll get a clear, structured roadmap to move from surviving to thriving this winter.

The dark season is
here again.

As a fellow Portlander, I am in it with you.


And as a therapist, I understand the unique emotional weight of the long gray season—it's more than just the winter blues. It's the silent draining of your motivation, the frustration of low energy and the constant effort of simply trying to endure until spring.


This cycle prevents you from engaging with the life and goals you actually care about.


But what happens if you just wait for spring to save you?


You lose valuable months, allowing that slump to deepen and impacting your relationships and work. Waiting is a reactive strategy and it rarely works.


That's why Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a more effective approach to making the best out of winter.


We don't just wait for the sun; we'll discover evidence-based tools to proactively build your own light and energy now. This program delivers a structured roadmap to move you from enduring to thriving this winter, ensuring you maintain clarity, confidence, and genuine joy.

Pricing

Pricing

Pricing

This is a cash pay only service that does not accept insurance.

This is a cash pay only service that does not accept insurance.

Deep Dive

$200 / 1 session

Details: A standalone 60-minute intensive session.

Best For: Clients seeking quick clarity on a single issue.

Note: Does not include follow up sessions to maintain progress.

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Recommended Package

$600 / 4 Sessions

Details: Full package of four, 45-minute sessions.

Best For: Consistent support during the long, dark days.

Note: Increases the chance your changes will be more sustainable.

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Why Invest?

Real Outcomes

Total Value: Move from enduring to thriving with permanent tools.

Less Depression: Clinically proven to reduce depression.

Goal Focused: We don't waste time exploring why winter can suck. We focus on reaching your goals.

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Frequently asked questions about our services

Frequently asked questions

What happens during the free consultation?

This is a zero-obligation, 20-minute strategy session. We’ll discuss your specific goals for the winter, determine if the 4-Session Package is the best solution for your needs, and answer any final questions about the evidence-based method. The goal is to ensure we are a perfect fit before you commit.

What happens during the free consultation?

This is a zero-obligation, 20-minute strategy session. We’ll discuss your specific goals for the winter, determine if the 4-Session Package is the best solution for your needs, and answer any final questions about the evidence-based method. The goal is to ensure we are a perfect fit before you commit.

What happens during the free consultation?

This is a zero-obligation, 20-minute strategy session. We’ll discuss your specific goals for the winter, determine if the 4-Session Package is the best solution for your needs, and answer any final questions about the evidence-based method. The goal is to ensure we are a perfect fit before you commit.

What is the time commitment for the program and the sessions?

The full program includes four, 45-minute private sessions. We will discuss flexible scheduling options during your consultation. I strongly suggest that we meet every other week. This ensures your winter support can span the dark season.

What is the time commitment for the program and the sessions?

The full program includes four, 45-minute private sessions. We will discuss flexible scheduling options during your consultation. I strongly suggest that we meet every other week. This ensures your winter support can span the dark season.

What is the time commitment for the program and the sessions?

The full program includes four, 45-minute private sessions. We will discuss flexible scheduling options during your consultation. I strongly suggest that we meet every other week. This ensures your winter support can span the dark season.

How does the pricing work and what does the investment cover?

The full package is $600. You can pay as you go at $150 per session.

How does the pricing work and what does the investment cover?

The full package is $600. You can pay as you go at $150 per session.

How does the pricing work and what does the investment cover?

The full package is $600. You can pay as you go at $150 per session.

Why don't you accept insurance for this offering?

In my professional opinion, the mandatory focus on problem assessment and pathology required by insurance can slow down progress. This private-pay model allows us to bypass this bureaucracy and move straight to action, skill-building, and accountability from the very first minute. Your investment of $600 ensures the therapy is entirely dedicated to building your resilience, not processing paperwork.

Why don't you accept insurance for this offering?

In my professional opinion, the mandatory focus on problem assessment and pathology required by insurance can slow down progress. This private-pay model allows us to bypass this bureaucracy and move straight to action, skill-building, and accountability from the very first minute. Your investment of $600 ensures the therapy is entirely dedicated to building your resilience, not processing paperwork.

Why don't you accept insurance for this offering?

In my professional opinion, the mandatory focus on problem assessment and pathology required by insurance can slow down progress. This private-pay model allows us to bypass this bureaucracy and move straight to action, skill-building, and accountability from the very first minute. Your investment of $600 ensures the therapy is entirely dedicated to building your resilience, not processing paperwork.

Is this counseling package truly effective for seasonal affective disorder?

Yes, SFBT is an evidence-informed therapy for SAD. SFBT is effective for the underlying depressive symptoms of SAD, as it is a well-established, evidence-based practice for general depression. It helps by focusing on: Solutions and Strengths: Shifting attention from the problem to identifying times when the client feels better (exceptions) and leveraging their personal strengths to build a desired future state. Brevity: Its short-term, goal-focused nature makes it a practical option for managing recurrent seasonal episodes.

Is this counseling package truly effective for seasonal affective disorder?

Yes, SFBT is an evidence-informed therapy for SAD. SFBT is effective for the underlying depressive symptoms of SAD, as it is a well-established, evidence-based practice for general depression. It helps by focusing on: Solutions and Strengths: Shifting attention from the problem to identifying times when the client feels better (exceptions) and leveraging their personal strengths to build a desired future state. Brevity: Its short-term, goal-focused nature makes it a practical option for managing recurrent seasonal episodes.

Is this counseling package truly effective for seasonal affective disorder?

Yes, SFBT is an evidence-informed therapy for SAD. SFBT is effective for the underlying depressive symptoms of SAD, as it is a well-established, evidence-based practice for general depression. It helps by focusing on: Solutions and Strengths: Shifting attention from the problem to identifying times when the client feels better (exceptions) and leveraging their personal strengths to build a desired future state. Brevity: Its short-term, goal-focused nature makes it a practical option for managing recurrent seasonal episodes.

How do I get started?

1. Schedule your free consult 2. We determine fit 3. Start therapy

How do I get started?

1. Schedule your free consult 2. We determine fit 3. Start therapy

How do I get started?

1. Schedule your free consult 2. We determine fit 3. Start therapy

Topher Welsch, CSWA
Solution Focused
Therapist

Hi, I'm Topher Welsch, a fellow Portlander who knows how the dark days can drag on.


As a therapist, I've led hundreds of sessions focusing on using Solution Focused Brief Therapy as an evidence-based methods for impactful behavioral change. I operate from a single, powerful conviction: You have the power to achieve your goals.


Winter depression is not a passive waiting game; it is a signal that your resilience needs a structured, proactive plan. I don't just offer tips; I provide the evidence-based roadmap to help you build the internal light that makes a difference, regardless of the forecast

Let’s explore your
solutions together.

Book Your Free 20 Minute Consultation

Let’s explore your
solutions together.

Book Your Free 20 Minute Consultation

Let’s explore your
solutions together.

Book Your Free 20 Minute Consultation

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