Pathways Therapy Blog
At Pathways Therapy Center, we believe that healing is a journey—one that doesn’t have to be walked alone. Our mission is to provide compassionate, affirming, and effective therapy for individuals navigating life’s challenges.
What the Storm Leaves Standing
When a life storm hits—whether it’s a heartbreak, a betrayal, a diagnosis, or a life-altering truth—it feels like chaos. Things fall apart. Familiar ground becomes foreign. But what if the storm isn’t here to wipe you out? What if it’s here to reveal you? Every...
Letting Go Is a Power Move
The raw truth of “letting go.” Let’s strip the fluff. “Letting go” is one of those spiritual buzzwords that most people don't understand. It's not pretending to be “over it.” it's not distraction, denial, or forced positivity. And it is not weakness. Letting go is a...
When Loving Them Costs Too Much: Choosing Peace Over Performance
“It’s not unloving to protect yourself. It’s survival.” Acknowledging and saying what others are terrified of admitting to themselves and saying out loud We’re told that love can fix anything. That if we just give enough, try hard enough, show up enough—people will...
Half-Truths: The Coward’s Weapon and the Erosion of Trust
In a world gasping for authenticity, the half-truth is the most insidious lie of all. It wears a mask of honesty, but beneath it lies manipulation, fear, and a refusal to confront reality head-on. What is a Half-Truth? A half-truth is a statement that is technically...
On Our Knees in the Dirt: What Gardening Teaches Us About Personal Growth
Earlier this week, I found myself on my hands and knees in the dirt — pruning, weeding, and preparing my flower garden for a new season. It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t quick. And it certainly wasn’t clean. But it was real, honest work — the kind that reminds you of...
Do You Want to Be Healed—Or Just Mirrored?
There’s a quiet crisis brewing in the therapy world. It’s not about credentials. It’s not about technique. It’s about this: more and more people are stepping into therapy not for healing—but for reflection. For validation. For a mirror. Step away from the mirror. And...
There Are Two Sides to Every Story — But That Doesn’t Make Them Equal
Two Sides - One Truth We’ve all heard it: “There are two sides to every story.” It’s the go-to phrase when things get messy. A neutral shield people hide behind to avoid taking a stance. It sounds wise. Balanced. Mature. But let’s be honest — it’s also a cop-out. Yes,...
“The Problem” With an Educated, Successful Single Woman? Sit Down, It’s About to Get Uncomfortable.
Let’s talk about that quote. You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve even rolled your eyes at it while rage-eating kettle chips at midnight: “When a lady is educated, has money but still single at an advanced age, “the problem’” is…” <drum roll please…> First, let’s pause...
Therapy Isn’t Nice — It’s Necessary
Therapy isn’t about feeling good every session. It’s Not Always Nice or Calming — It’s an Invasion It’s not a spa day for your emotions. It’s a battleground where the old you dies and the real you is born. Therapy isn’t nice because real change isn’t polite. Most...