Because your past shaped you….

but it doesn’t get to define you.

Forged through fire.

Walking in purpose.

I’m Aaron… ready to meet you where you are.

For the past 25 years, I’ve walked with people as both a counselor and a pastor. That dual calling shapes how I help men of all ages, including adolescents, pastors, and those in ministry. Many of the men I serve wrestle with shame, identity, and faith. My counseling is rooted in a Christian worldview, while welcoming people from every background with respect and compassion.

Whether you’re carrying pressure, pain, questions, or just a sense that something’s not right…..there’s room for all of it here.

You don’t need a plan. You don’t have to have all the words. You just need the courage to begin.

The fire won’t destroy you. It might just become the place where something new is forged.

Your story matters. Let’s talk.

**I provide online counseling for clients in Ohio and Florida.

Aaron Welch, LPCC, LMHC, NCC

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Nationally Certified Counselor

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.

Support for Specific Seasons:

Every man carries weight differently. Some want tools and structure. Others just need space to talk. I offer both.

I walk with men through seasons like:

  • Legacy & Aging

  • Fatherhood

  • Pastors & Helpers

  • Teens & Identity

  • Grief & Pet Loss

You don’t need to pick a track. You just bring your story… I’ll meet you there.

The kind of courage I believe in.

Strong enough to feel. Brave enough to change.