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At The Pathways to Change, we support children, teens, and families navigating a wide range of needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, behavior concerns, social skills, and family stress.
We take a whole-child approach—combining evidence-based ABA and mental health strategies to support meaningful, lasting progress at home, school, and in the community.
If your child is experiencing frequent meltdowns, difficulty following directions, challenges with communication, social struggles, anxiety, or behavior concerns at home or school, it may be helpful to seek support.
You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming—early support can make a big difference. We’re happy to talk through your concerns and help guide next steps.
While we specialize in autism and ABA therapy, we also support a wide range of behavioral and mental health needs, including anxiety, emotional regulation, social difficulties, and family challenges.
Our approach integrates ABA with evidence-based mental health strategies like CBT and DBT, allowing us to support the whole child.
Yes, most insurance providers require a referral in order to authorize services and process reimbursement.
If you do not already have a referral, we will guide you step-by-step on how to obtain one from your child’s pediatrician or primary care provider.
If you are concerned about immediate safety or this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Our services are not designed for crisis situations, but we are here to support you with ongoing care and guidance.
The first appointment is a consultation where we learn about your child, your concerns, and your goals. We’ll discuss your child’s strengths, challenges, and history, and walk you through how our services work.
From there, we’ll recommend next steps, which may include assessment, therapy, or parent support.
Yes, we offer telehealth services for mental health and marriage and family therapy.
ABA therapy is provided in-home so we can work directly with your child in their natural environment and support real-life skill development.
Parent and caregiver involvement is a key part of our approach. We provide ongoing parent training and coaching so you feel confident supporting your child outside of sessions.
Our goal is to create meaningful, lasting change across all environments—not just during therapy.
The length of therapy varies depending on your child’s needs, goals, and progress. Some families benefit from short-term support, while others may need longer-term services.
We continuously monitor progress and adjust goals to ensure your child is making meaningful gains.
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