Business Details
Trusted Christ-Centered Counseling Services in Alabama
Pathways Professional Counseling has been dedicated to providing Christ-centered mental health services since our establishment. Our mission is to offer professional, affordable counseling to individuals, couples, and families across Alabama. With over 20 licensed counselors operating in 22 locations, we specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety management, family systems therapy, and faith-integrated care. Our team combines clinical expertise with spiritual guidance to address issues like depression, grief, adoption/foster care challenges, and relationship conflicts. We maintain strict confidentiality while adhering to ethical standards set by state licensing boards.Our administrative team works closely with clients to ensure financial accessibility without compromising service quality. Through telehealth and in-person appointments, we strive to make counseling accessible statewide. Our clinicians utilize evidence-based approaches including EMDR therapy and play therapy for children. As a nonprofit ministry of Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, we integrate Christian values with professional counseling standards. Our commitment to community well-being is demonstrated through ongoing staff training and specialized programs for diverse client needs.
Services
Adult Counseling
Child Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Play Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Grief Counseling
Trauma Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Parenting Support
Highlights and features
- We offer Christ-centered counseling integrating faith with clinical expertise
- Our 20+ licensed counselors provide specialized care across 22 Alabama locations
- We accept clients from all faith backgrounds with ethical, confidential services
- We offer flexible telehealth and in-person appointment options statewide
- Our staff includes EMDR-trained therapists and play therapy specialists
Services
Adult Counseling
Our adult counseling services address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches. Clients receive personalized treatment plans combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with faith-integrated perspectives. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies while honoring each individual's spiritual journey.
Child Counseling
Specialized child counseling utilizes play therapy and age-appropriate techniques to address behavioral issues, trauma, and emotional challenges. Our therapists create safe environments for children to express themselves while collaborating with parents to support healing and development.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships. Premarital counseling prepares couples for marriage while existing relationship therapy addresses issues like infidelity, parenting differences, and intimacy challenges using biblically-informed frameworks.
Family Counseling
Family counseling addresses systemic issues affecting household dynamics, including parent-child conflicts and adoption/foster care adjustments. Our therapists use family systems theory to improve communication patterns and strengthen relational bonds through faith-based principles.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling employs EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care to treat PTSD and complex trauma. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic experiences while integrating spiritual perspectives on healing and resilience in a safe, supportive environment.
People
Ross Hickman
President
Ross Hickman utilizes a prescriptive pragmatic approach tailoring interventions to client needs. With experience in trauma treatment and cognitive-behavioral interventions, he provides leadership as both therapist and administrator while maintaining clinical excellence.
Kelly Arant
Clinical Director
Kelly Arant oversees clinical operations with expertise in trauma-informed care. She integrates multiple counseling theories to create personalized treatment plans while supervising staff development and maintaining high therapeutic standards across all locations.
Michael Bozeman
Therapist & Director of Church Engagement
Michael Bozeman combines over a decade of pastoral ministry experience with professional counseling. His background in local church ministry informs his approach to integrating faith with mental health treatment for individuals and congregations.
Rhett McKenzie
Therapist
Rhett McKenzie offers integrative counseling combining biblical truth with solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Certified in IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback, he treats clients across the lifespan while maintaining a strong commitment to Christian values.
Leah Owens
Therapist
Leah Owens provides compassionate counseling emphasizing God's grace and forgiveness. With expertise in trauma recovery and family systems, she creates safe spaces for clients to explore their stories while maintaining strict ethical and professional standards.
Questions
Is counseling only for Baptists?
While we're a Baptist-affiliated ministry, our services are available to everyone regardless of faith background. Counselors respect all clients' beliefs while maintaining their Christian perspective.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telehealth counseling via video chat or phone across Alabama, in addition to in-person sessions at our 22 locations.
What is play therapy?
Play therapy helps children process emotions through play, using toys and creative techniques. Our registered play therapists create developmentally appropriate environments for young clients to express themselves nonverbally.
Can counselors prescribe medication?
No, we don't have psychiatrists on staff. We collaborate with prescribing physicians while focusing on therapeutic counseling services that address emotional and spiritual needs.
How soon can I get an appointment?
We aim to schedule promptly, though wait times vary by location. Flexible scheduling options typically allow quicker access to available appointment slots across our statewide network.
Is counseling confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal requirements. Therapists follow state licensing board ethics while protecting client privacy and providing informed consent.
