Business Details
Trauma-Informed Counseling Services in Cumming, GA
At Pathways to Change, we specialize in trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking emotional healing and relational growth. With over two decades of counseling experience across international and domestic settings, our practice integrates neuroscience-based approaches like Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) to address anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Our therapist, Dorice Neir, brings cross-cultural expertise and advanced training in counseling psychology to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore root causes of distress.We combine somatic awareness with Internal Family Systems techniques to help clients regulate emotions, rebuild relationships, and develop self-compassion. Our practice emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for transformation, offering both in-office sessions in Cumming, Georgia, and tele-counseling services for clients throughout Georgia and Indiana.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Tele-Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy using the TIST model for lasting healing
- Our therapist has 20+ years of cross-cultural counseling experience
- We provide both in-person and HIPAA-compliant tele-counseling options
- Specialized in helping clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma recovery
- We emphasize personalized care through Internal Family Systems techniques
What people say
Deeply empathetic approach
Effective trauma recovery techniques
Helped improve communication
Safe nonjudgmental environment
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide a safe space for clients to explore emotional challenges, trauma recovery, and personal growth. Using trauma-informed approaches, we help clients understand root causes of distress while developing coping strategies. With over 20 years of experience, our therapist tailors sessions to each client's unique needs and cultural background.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts through evidence-based techniques. We help partners understand underlying emotional triggers and rebuild trust. Sessions emphasize creating healthier relationship dynamics while maintaining a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for both partners to express their needs.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy uses the TIST model to help clients understand how trauma affects their mental and emotional well-being. We teach clients to recognize protective coping mechanisms while developing self-compassion. This neuroscience-based approach helps clients regulate emotions and break free from survival-based patterns that interfere with daily life.
Family Counseling
Family counseling addresses relationship dynamics and communication challenges within family units. We help family members understand each other's perspectives while developing healthier interaction patterns. Sessions focus on resolving conflicts, improving emotional connections, and creating supportive family environments that promote collective healing and growth.
Tele-Counseling
Tele-counseling provides convenient access to therapy through secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions. This option allows clients to receive consistent care regardless of location or mobility challenges. Using Thera-link platform, we offer the same quality of care as in-person sessions while maintaining confidentiality and therapeutic effectiveness through virtual connection.
People
Dorice Neir
Therapist
Dorice Neir is a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed care. She holds master's degrees in counseling psychology and education, and specializes in TIST therapy for emotional healing and relationship recovery.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, and trauma-informed therapy using the TIST model for clients in Georgia and Indiana.
Do you offer online counseling sessions?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant tele-counseling services for clients throughout Georgia and Indiana using secure video conferencing.
What is trauma-informed therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy recognizes how trauma affects mental health and uses specialized techniques like TIST to help clients understand and heal from traumatic experiences.
How can couples benefit from your therapy?
Our couples counseling helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust using evidence-based approaches tailored to their specific challenges.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations; otherwise, you may be charged the full session fee to maintain scheduling integrity.
Do you accept insurance?
Please check our Rates and Insurance page for current information about accepted insurance plans and payment options for counseling services.
