Helping you move forward with purpose during life’s big changes.

😣 Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? 

I use a therapy called Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—a different, brief and effective, approach that has been around for 50 years. Instead of dwelling on your past, we focus on your goals and identify small, achievable steps to get you there.

🤝 I specialize in working with people navigating life transitions.

Whether you're starting a new chapter or closing an old one, transitions can be overwhelming — and full of possibility. I help people clarify what better looks like, access their strengths, and take meaningful next steps.

• People changing careers who want to find direction and purpose at work.
• Those leaving or starting relationships who want to feel steady and clear in the process.
• Adults relocating or starting over who want to create a life that fits.
• People rebuilding after loss who want to honor the past and shape what’s next.
• Those recovering from setbacks who want to regain momentum and trust themselves again.

🏠 I also support clients navigating transitions in real estate:

• Real estate agents seeking additional support for their clients.
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• Homebuyers navigating the emotional ups and downs of a major life transition.
• Homesellers adjusting to change and preparing for what comes next.

📢 SFBT is different

Imagine you're lost in a dense forest. That’s how many people describe life during a major transition — disoriented, stuck, and unsure of the next step.

In traditional therapy, you might spend time retracing your steps—examining where you've been and the obstacles you've faced. This can often lead to a cycle of endless sessions. You know where you’ve been. Now it’s time to focus on where you’re going.

SFBT is future focused

Rather than analyzing the past, we’ll focus on where you’re headed—your goals, strengths, and the next steps that will move you forward during times of transition.

✔ We’ll focus on solutions, not problems, by identifying and amplifying what’s already working in your life.

✔ We’ll define what success looks like for you, then create a clear, actionable path to get there.

Your past may have shaped you, but it doesn’t define you.

Your next step does.

SFBT is practical

This approach isn’t just about talking—it’s about doing. We’ll focus on what works and help you apply it right away.

✔ We’ll build on small successes to create momentum.

✔ We’ll turn life transitions into manageable steps, like:

• Trying out new solutions you created in session
• Taking the first step on a long-delayed goal
• Making time for what matters most

Progress doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Small steps lead to big change.

SFBT is optimistic

SFBT is about what’s possible. By focusing on your strengths and abilities, we’ll create momentum and confidence in your capacity for change.

✔ We’ll highlight what you can do, so each session feels uplifting and forward-moving.

✔ We’ll recognize your strengths and how they’ve already helped you navigate challenges.

✔ We’ll express hope in your ability to grow, shaping a future that fits you.

Even the smallest step forward can spark lasting change.

Your progress starts now.

📢 SFBT is brief

Long-term therapy isn’t always better. Over time, both clients and therapists can mentally check out, turning sessions into routine check-ins rather than meaningful progress. During life transitions, focused and efficient support can be more powerful than drawn-out.

Most clients find significant progress within a focused number of sessions, often between 3-8, though everyone's journey is unique

Short-term therapy creates a healthy pressure on both of us to stay focused and ensure you get what you need—without dragging the process out.

✔ Straight to the point – We focus on your specific goals with practical steps.

✔ Quick results, lasting change – Significant progress in just a few sessions.

✔ Designed for busy lives – An outcome-oriented approach that respects your time.

Therapy should be effective, not endless. Let’s make every session count.

📢 SFBT is effective

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy isn’t just a better approach—it’s proven. Backed by over 150 studies and nearly 50 years of refinement, SFBT is effective for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and workplace stress.

But it’s not just effective — it’s efficient. Research shows SFBT works as well as—or better than—traditional therapy, often in fewer sessions. Instead of spending months analyzing problems, we’ll focus on what’s working and help you move forward faster.

Why it works so well for life transitions:

Big changes come with urgency — the need to adapt, reset, and keep moving. SFBT offers a focused, goal-oriented approach that’s uniquely suited for these moments. You don’t need endless therapy to adjust to a new job, recover from a breakup, or start over after a setback.

You need just enough support to get your footing, reconnect with your strengths, and take the next step. Then you go live your life — without therapy dragging behind you.

✓ Confidence.

Build trust in your ability to make decisions, adapt, and handle what’s next.

✓ Clarity.

Define what success looks like in your next chapter—so you can move forward with purpose.

✓ Stability

Anchor yourself during times of uncertainty by focusing on what’s already working.

✓ Direction

Create simple, forward-moving steps that fit your values, goals, and strengths.

✓ Connect.

Strengthen relationships or build new ones that support your transition.

✓ Resilience.

Bounce back from setbacks and shape a future that fits you.

More questions? Email me at me@topherwelsch.com