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.
When You Level Up, Your Old Life Will Call You Back—Will You Answer?
Growth is a strange thing. The moment you start becoming more, shedding old versions of yourself, something unexpected happens—your past starts pulling at you. It whispers in the form of old habits, familiar faces, and comfortable routines. It tugs at your emotions,...
The Brutal Truth About Self-Work—And How Therapy Can Help You Go Deeper
Self-improvement is trendy. Everywhere you look, people are talking about "working on themselves"—reading self-help books, hitting the gym, journaling, setting goals. But let’s be real: most of it is surface-level. Real self-work isn’t about...
The Silent Crisis: One in Three High School Girls Has Seriously Considered Suicide.
Think about that, for every 100 girls out in the hall during class exchange, 33 of them have seriously contemplated ending their life. In recent years, mental health conversations have become more mainstream, yet the crisis facing teenage girls remains staggering....
When Love Becomes a Transaction: Recognizing the Patterns That Keep You Stuck
Have you ever been in a relationship where, in the beginning, everything felt effortless—like someone finally saw you, valued you, pursued you? And then, as time passed, the balance started to shift. They pulled back, and instead of walking away, you found yourself...
Opening a New Space for Therapy: The Psychology of Healing
There’s something deeply psychological about the spaces we inhabit. The walls, the lighting, the air itself—it all holds energy. When you step into a place, it either welcomes you or repels you, either nurtures your growth or stifles it. Now, imagine opening a new...
Love Bombing: The High That Fizzles – And How to Spot It Before It’s Too Late
***the image of this article is symbolic in that it is a heart made of beautiful red roses gradually transforming into dark, thorny vines. It captures the contrast between romantic illusion and hidden entrapment. Love should feel like a slow-burning fire—steady, warm,...
Rewrite The Story – How Unfortunate Circumstances Forces Us to Level Up
Life doesn’t care about your plans. It throws unexpected losses, betrayals, and failures your way without warning. Some people crumble under the weight of hardship—but others? They use it to fuel their rise. Every setback holds a choice: Stay down or level up. The...
Therapy Isn’t Just About Your Past—It’s About Creating Your Future
When people think about therapy, they often imagine sitting on a couch, unpacking childhood wounds, and diving deep into past experiences. While understanding your past can be an important part of healing, therapy is not just about where you’ve been—it’s...
How Therapy Can Help Victims of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that can leave victims feeling confused, doubting their own reality, and struggling with self-esteem. When someone—especially a parent, partner, or authority figure—repeatedly denies your experiences, rewrites...