Faith-based counseling for men carrying the weight of shame, pressure, and purpose.
Forged through fire.
Walking in purpose.
I offer online sessions for clients in Ohio and Florida at the time of the session.
Hey, I’m Aaron. I can’t wait to hear your story.
For 25 years I’ve walked with people as both counselor and pastor. That dual calling shapes how I help men of all ages, including adolescents, pastors, and men in ministry who wrestle with shame, identity, and faith. My work is rooted in a Christian worldview, and I welcome every background with respect and compassion.
If you’re carrying pressure, pain, questions, or a sense that something’s not right, there’s room for it here.
You don’t need a plan or perfect words, just the courage to begin.
The fire won’t destroy you; it may be where something new is forged.
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Aaron Welch, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
From Fire to Forge.
The pain.
You wake up tense, ready to perform again.
You scrolled late last night, not proud of what you looked for.
Your wife is next to you but feels miles away.
You pray, but the words hit the ceiling.
Life looks good on paper; inside it feels empty.
Anger & shame eat you alive and you don’t know what to do with it.
And then the forge.
Mornings are calm; you’re present with your kids.
Laughing comes easier, and no more anger explosions.
You show up for your family without exhaustion or resentment.
Faith feels alive again, not forced.
You can tell your story without shame swallowing you.
You feel a renewed sense of meaning and strength.
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Men who’ve spent years being strong for everyone else.
Husbands & fathers who want to lead with peace, not pressure.
Pastors/ministry leaders carrying everyone else’s pain.
Men wrestling with shame, pornography, identity, faith.
Those standing at a crossroads, numb, angry, wanting something to shift.
(Select women, walking through betrayal or loss and wanting transformation.)
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Reclaiming purpose, living by conviction, not performance.
Breaking free from shame, naming it, disarming it.
Healing father wounds, moving from survival to strength.
Learning to rest, when you’ve been under pressure and over-performing.
Restoring connection, in marriage, faith, and self.
Becoming a man at peace, strength with humility.
Why Forge & Path?
Forge & Path exists for those who are ready to step into their story, not just to survive it, but to be changed by it.
I walk with people carrying more than they were ever meant to hold…the ache of unspoken wounds, or the quiet fear that nothing will ever truly change.
I founded Forge & Path because I believe in the power of the forge: a place where fire doesn’t destroy but refines. A place where pain can lead to purpose.
The path is the walk…the movement forward, one courageous step at a time. This is sacred work. This is soul work.
Work that honors your story without letting it have the final word.
If you're ready to face what matters and walk through fire with purpose, this is where the journey begins.
Sparks of Legacy
Elder Forge is a living archive of short legacies; sparks of wisdom and sacred words that light the way forward. In this space, men and women share brief reflections forged in their own journeys.
A Personal Welcome From Aaron
