Award-winning practice in Scottsdale since 2018
Private-pay therapy in Scottsdale, with a therapist you choose.
Anxiety, trauma, a relationship under strain, a child who’s struggling. Start with a free 15-minute phone call, and most clients can book their first session as soon as the next day.
- Pick your therapist from their bios, and switch if the fit isn’t right
- Evening and Saturday appointments, depending on clinician
- In person near Loop 101 and Shea, or secure video anywhere in Arizona
- EMDR, CBT, DBT, play therapy and couples work under one roof
Rated Excellent on Google · 400+ reviews
What clients say about Pathways.
Stephanie was incredible! She was very compassionate, sweet, and easy to talk to. Her presence really helped me feel comfortable opening up.
Pathways Counseling Services is a warm, friendly, spa-like environment. From the moment you walk in the door, you can tell that they are there to help, to make you feel welcomed and safe.
Our family has had the best experience at Pathways Counseling Services. My sister is like a different person in a great way! She no longer struggles from the crippling anxiety and OCD that she’s had since we were kids.
Meet the founder
Stephanie Levitt, MA, LPC, NCC
Stephanie founded Pathways Counseling Services and brings more than 20 years of experience helping children, families and adults through trauma, loss and hard transitions. She works closely with parents and caregivers, so they feel supported too.
She is trained in EMDR and in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused couples therapy. In 2026 she was named a BusinessRate Top 5 Award Winner for counseling in Central Scottsdale.
- 20+
- years of experience
- Top 5
- BusinessRate 2026, Central Scottsdale
- 2018
- serving Scottsdale since
Who we help
Therapy for every stage, under one roof.
Children
Play therapy for ages 3 to 12, along with art and guided conversation. Kids say through play what they can’t yet put into words, and we support parents along the way.
Teens
Help with anxiety, stress, low mood and big emotions. No teen is pushed to talk before they’re ready, and parents get check-ins while their privacy is respected.
Adults
One-on-one therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD and life transitions, in person or by secure video.
Couples and marriage
Dating, engaged or married. Sessions usually run 75 minutes so both of you are heard, and your therapist won’t take sides.
Families
Family therapy isn’t about blaming one person. It helps everyone see what isn’t working and find calmer ways to respond to each other.
What we help with
Counseling for the things that weigh on you.
- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- ADD/ADHD
- OCD
- Grief and loss
- Anger
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches our therapists use
EMDR
Helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their charge. Several of our therapists are EMDR-trained or certified.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: practical skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
DBT
Skills for handling intense emotions, including a 7-week DBT skills group.
Play therapy
For ages 3 to 12. Children work through hard experiences with toys, drawing and imagination instead of words.
Couples work: Gottman, EFT and PACT
Structured ways to work on communication, conflict and trust, and to feel close again.
Exposure and mindfulness
Exposure and response prevention for OCD and anxiety, and practical tools for staying grounded.
Our therapists
Meet the people you’ll be talking to.
Every therapist has a bio, so you can choose who you’d like to see. Not sure yet? Book the free call and we’ll help you pick.
Stephanie LevittMA, LPC, NCC
Founder · trauma, EMDR and couples (Gottman, EFT)
David MerrickMS Ed., LPC-S
Clinical Director · EMDR-certified, CBT and DBT
Sofia Softas-NallMS, MA, LPC, NCC
Anxiety, trauma, chronic health · LGBTQIA+ · online only
Michele RuttiMS, LAC, NCC
Children, teens, adults, couples and families
Chloe CheekMA, LPC
Anxiety, depression and trauma · CBT, DBT, mindfulness
Haley AndersonMSW
Children, teens and adults · play and art therapy · online only
Ali KasulaitisLAC
Children from age 4, teens and families
Allison ZimmerMS, LAC
Stress, anxiety and trauma · DBT and biofeedback
Geanine GafniMA, LAC
DBT, ACT and mindfulness · couples and relationships
Alyssa DowdellMS, LAC
Children, teens and adults · anxiety, depression, trauma
Getting started
Three steps to your first session.
- 1
Book a free 15-minute call
Book online or call (480) 639-5559. Ask questions and see if we’re a fit.
- 2
Choose your therapist
Pick from our bios, or tell us what’s going on and we’ll suggest the best fit.
- 3
Your first session
Complete your intake forms online, then meet in Scottsdale or by secure video. The first session is typically 75 minutes.
Why Pathways
Getting help shouldn’t be this hard. Here, it isn’t.
Evenings and Saturdays
Evening and Saturday appointments, depending on clinician availability.
Seen soon, often next day
Most clients can schedule as soon as the next day, sometimes the same day.
Choose your therapist
Read our therapists’ bios and pick who fits. If it isn’t right, switch within the practice and we’ll help with the handoff.
Private pay, private records
We don’t bill insurance, so your diagnosis isn’t reported to an insurer or added to your health record. Superbills are available on request.
One practice, many specialties
Individual, couples, child, teen, family and group therapy, with clinicians who focus on each.
Se habla español
Spanish-speaking support is available. Ask when you call or book.
Your first visit
What to expect, before you walk in.
Your first session
You’ll complete intake paperwork online beforehand. The first session is typically 75 minutes and covers what brings you in, relevant history and the goals you want to work toward.
If you’re starting EMDR
You won’t start with the hardest memory. Your therapist first learns your history and goals, then helps you build inner resources, like a calm place you can picture, before any memory work begins.
If it’s for your child
Play therapy is for ages 3 to 12. Kids work through feelings with toys, drawing and imagination, at their own pace, and you’ll hear from the therapist as a parent too.
Visit us, or meet from home
Our Scottsdale office, near Loop 101 and Shea.
Getting here
8414 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260Clients often describe the office as calm and spa-like.
Online therapy in Arizona
Secure video sessions for clients located anywhere in Arizona. Some of our therapists see clients online only.
Not sure where to start?
Start with a free, 15-minute phone call.
Tell us what’s going on and ask anything. We’ll help you decide if Pathways is a fit and get you scheduled with the right therapist. We’re private pay and out-of-network with insurance, and we provide superbills on request if your plan reimburses out-of-network care.
Free
15-minute phone consultation
No obligation
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Do you accept insurance?
How soon can I be seen?
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
What should I expect in my first session?
Can I choose my therapist?
Can I do therapy online?
Is what I say in therapy confidential?
Do we have to be married for couples therapy?
What if I need to cancel?
How many EMDR sessions will I need?
Where hope and healing begin.
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation online, or call us. Most clients can start as soon as the next day. Se habla español.