Rugged Pathways Counseling Services

Life can sometimes present us with challenging situations that make it difficult to find a positive resolution. Issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, grief, divorce, and trauma can distract us from finding hope and happiness. In such times, counseling can be an effective tool to increase self-awareness & understanding, bolster self-esteem, reduce internal & interpersonal conflict, alter distressing moods & improve communication. At Rugged Pathways, we are committed to helping you navigate these rugged paths and encourage and empower you to enjoy life and live it to its fullest potential.

Counseling Services

We offer a range of effective counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and people of all ages. Our services are designed to facilitate change and improve the quality of life.

• Child & Adolescent Counseling: Rugged Pathways recognizes that healing a child's wounds takes careful and hard work. We are here to help take those first steps towards healing. Our team of professionals is experienced in working with children and adolescents, and we provide a safe and nurturing environment for them to express their feelings and emotions.
• Abuse & Trauma Counseling: Unhealed trauma can be a dynamic force in an intimate relationship. However, many people have overcome trauma, offering inspiration to others who have had life-altering negative experiences. Our trauma-informed counseling services are designed to help individuals recognize the impact of trauma and develop coping strategies to lead fulfilling lives.
• Stress, Anxiety & Depression Counseling: Everyone gets sad or worried from time to time, but for those dealing with anxiety or depression, it's more than a feeling. It's not a sign of weakness or a negative personality. It is a major public health problem and a treatable medical condition. Our counseling services are designed to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and depression and improve their quality of life.
• Family & Individual Counseling: Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that seeks to reduce distress and conflict by improving the systems of interactions between family members. Individual counseling, on the other hand, is a process between therapist and client that aims to facilitate change and improve the quality of life.

Meet Karen Haynes Gutherless

Karen earned an MA in Christian Counseling from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in 2000 and another MA in Community Counseling from Chadron State in 2008. She has been a fully licensed mental health practitioner since 2012 and is a member of New Life Live, Focus on the Family, and the American Christian Counseling Association. Karen's specialties include Abuse and Trauma, TBRI Practitioner (Trust-Based Relational Intervention), PTSD, Counseling for Families Affected by Disability, Christian Counseling, Divorce Recovery, LGBTQ Counseling, Grief and Bereavement, Personality Disorders, Senior Adult Counseling, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Children and adolescents with family and individual issues.

Coaching Services

In addition to our counseling services, we also offer coaching services to help individuals and families achieve their goals. Our coaching services are designed to provide guidance, support, and accountability to help clients reach their full potential.

At Rugged Pathways, we believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Our mission is to help individuals, couples, and families navigate the rugged paths of life and find hope and happiness. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based counseling and coaching services to help our clients achieve their goals and live their best lives.