Ali Kasulaitis, LAC: Child, Teen & Family Therapy at Pathways Counseling Services

Meet Ali Kasulaitis, LAC, a child, teen, and family therapist at Pathways Counseling Services in Scottsdale, AZ, offering play therapy, CBT, ACT, attachment-based support, and family systems counseling.

Meet Ali Kasulaitis, LAC: Supporting Children, Teens, and Families

Ali Kasulaitis is a dedicated child and family therapist at Pathways Counseling Services. Moreover, she specializes in supporting children as young as 4, as well as teens, through evidence-based, developmentally appropriate counseling.

Consequently, Ali helps young people understand their emotions, build healthy coping skills, improve behavior, and strengthen relationships at home and school. Additionally, she is passionate about creating a space where kids and teens can feel understood, supported, and empowered. Therefore, families often find that therapy becomes a steady source of structure and relief during challenging seasons.

A Safe, Structured, and Engaging Therapeutic Approach

Ali creates a safe, structured, and engaging therapeutic environment that allows children and teens to express themselves comfortably. Furthermore, she tailors the therapy experience to each client’s needs, age, and personality so sessions feel approachable and productive.

For example, Ali incorporates play therapy to help younger clients communicate through developmentally appropriate, hands-on methods. Moreover, she integrates evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and healthy behavior change. Additionally, Ali draws from attachment-based techniques and family systems work to strengthen connection and improve patterns at home.

As a result, therapy is not only supportive—it is skill-building and practical. Therefore, clients learn tools they can use at home, at school, and in everyday life.

Collaborating with Parents + A Holistic Background in Care

Ali collaborates closely with parents and caregivers to ensure each child or teen receives consistent support both in the therapy room and at home. Consequently, caregivers feel more confident responding to big emotions, challenging behaviors, and ongoing stressors with clear strategies and steady guidance.

Before becoming a therapist, Ali worked as a registered nurse in both hospital and school-based settings. This clinical background gives her a unique understanding of the connection between physical and emotional health. Moreover, it provides firsthand insight into the academic, social, and developmental challenges young people face.

Ali holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and is licensed as a Licensed Associate Counselor. In addition to her work with children and teens, she also provides therapy for adults and families seeking improved communication, emotional support, and overall well-being.

Parents and caregivers value Ali’s calm, professional presence and her ability to help young clients feel understood, safe, and supported from the very first session. Ali is now accepting new clients, and she looks forward to helping children, teens, and families thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.