Pathways to Peace

Counseling & Consulting Agency

Invest in something today that your future self will thank you for later....YOU.

How It Works

Consultation/Booking Process

What to Expect

Initial Inquiry: Book your free 15-minute consultation through our online scheduling system.

Consultation Call: Discuss your therapy needs and learn more about our therapeutic approach.

Digital Intake: Receive and complete digital intake form to ensure a productive first session.

Session Scheduling: Once your intake is reviewed, ongoing sessions can be scheduled in-person or via a secure telehealth option.

Your First Appointment

Welcome

Introduction: Your counselor will introduce themselves, explain what to expect, ensure that you feel comfortable and supported.

Intake and Paperwork: Complete confidential forms that provide background information, personal history, current challenges, and therapy goals.

Open Discussion: Share what brought you here, discuss any concerns, and helps us understand your therapeutic needs.

Therapy Process: An outline of how sessions work, discussion of confidentiality, and expectations from future appointments will be reviewed.

Next Steps and Goal Setting: Learn about potential next steps in your treatment plan, ask questions, clarify any uncertainties, and collaborate on therapy goals.

Your Therapy Journey

The Process

Initial Assessment: An initial

interview will help you and your therapist build rapport while discussing your history, current concerns, and what you hope to achieve.

Goal Setting and Planning: Together, you and your therapist set clear, achievable short-term and long-term goals that will guide your sessions and help track your progress.

Active Work: Explore your thoughts and feelings, learn coping strategies, and practice new behaviors. Approaches can range from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to more humanistic or integrative techniques.

Reflection and Integration: Reflect on insights gained and how your perspective shifts over time.

Ongoing Support and Evolution:

Establish boundaries, know your support team, and implement what you have learned.