Click to call: 480-235-1682 Book a Free 15-minute consultation At Pathways Counseling Services, we advocate that healthy sex talk will lead to a happier life. Sex therapy helps people with the emotional, mental, and physical parts of their overall...

Click to call: 480-235-1682 Book a Free 15-minute consultation Living with depression is tough. If you’re having a hard time now, you may feel things won’t get better. Luckily, this is far from true, and there are some very...

How Do I Help My Child Achieve Better Mental Health? Supporting the decision to seek mental health counseling for your child or teen is a key element in making this a positive step. In our world today, it's hard...

Is My Child's Anger "Normal"? As a parent, you may wonder if your child’s anger is “normal” or if you are dealing with excessive anger issues. Young children have not learned how to use communication tools. A child doesn't...

Do You Feel The Chains of Codependency In Your Life? Codependency is a complex relationship dynamic. It can present itself as one person sacrificing their needs for others. When this happens, it can be the beginning of unhealthy patterns...

Depression can seem to sneak up on you.  Others might start asking you what is wrong, as it seems your attitude and interactions with those around you have changed.  Things you enjoy are no longer giving you the joy...

As a mental health therapist, I understand the importance of showing holiday gratitude and joy. This can be even more impactful at this time of the year. It serves as an antidote to the often hectic and commercial aspects...

Many people feel nervous and uptight around others. First - let’s get this out of the way. It’s normal. There we said it. Now that we have acknowledged that social anxiety should be normalized, we can move on. For...

Social anxiety disorder, sometimes referred to as SAD, affects millions of people all over the world.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “SAD affects 15 million adults or 7.1% of the U.S. population.” Believe it or...

What is gender identity? What is gender dysphoria? How about gender questioning? If you have ever asked any of these questions or something similar, this post is for you. Below, we’ll explore the considerations in navigating gender identity. Keep...