Pathway to Freedom Counseling
I founded Pathway to Freedom because I believe everyone deserves access to compassionate and personalized support on their journey to well-being. My own experiences have shown me the profound impact that counseling can have in helping people navigate life's challenges and discover their true potential. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard and understood, and where we can work together to achieve your mental health goals. I'm committed to providing care that empowers you to live a healthier, happier life.
My journey of self-discovery has taught me so much and led me to find inner peace. I believe it is my purpose to guide others by sharing the insights I've gained. Pathway to Freedom is about empowering you to find your own inner peace and live your life at its healthiest and happiest.
Choosing to reach out for therapy is not always an easy decision, and I commend your courage in taking this vital step. I am committed to honor your choice by offering compassionate support as we work together on your path to personal well-being.
With love,
Azat Karen Jones, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Issues treated
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Trauma & PTSD
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Substance Use
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Codependency
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Self-Esteem
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Coping Skills
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Domestic Violence
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Mood Disorders
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Family Conflict
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Personality Disorders
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Relationship Issues
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Sex Addiction
My therapeutic approach combines straightforward, unbiased, evidence-based methods with a compassionate, strengths-focused, and client-centered perspective.
Together, we will tackle and resolve challenging beliefs, behaviors, relationship dynamics, emotions, and thoughts rooted in your life experiences. You'll gain fresh perspectives and coping strategies to help transform the thoughts and behaviors affecting your current well-being. I adopt a flexible approach to therapy, allowing it to evolve alongside your own growth. My goal is to provide clients with a safe place and assist clients in identifying and restructuring irrational thoughts and beliefs that contribute to distress, using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. As a dedicated EMDR therapist, I have seen firsthand the I have seen firsthand the transformative impact it has had on many clients.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy approach designed to help you heal from distressing life events and trauma. If you're struggling with lingering negative memories or emotions from past experiences, EMDR can provide relief and support your healing. When a distressing event occurs, the memory may be stored incorrectly in the brain, making it feel as though the event is either happening again or reoccurring in the present moment. When a similar or triggering event takes place, the brain is reminded of the original incident and reacts as it did initially.
EMDR helps store the memory in a more functional part of the brain, recognizing it as something that happened in the past. Once a memory is processed, it no longer provokes distressing thoughts or feelings. The memory can be recalled without discomfort, allowing the individual to live in the present without being disrupted by the past.