Meet The Team | The Lighted Path LLC

 

Everyone’s journey is different. Meet our team and find a therapist who understands where you are and where you want to go.

Choose your location to meet the team closest to you

Owatonna, MN

Virtual

Meet The Edgewood, NM Team

Rachel Rascon, MS, LMHC

Rachel Rascon, MS, LMHC

Therapist | In-Person & Online

Rachel is a compassionate therapist who works with children, adolescents, individuals, and couples, bringing over 10 years of experience supporting those in crisis and navigating trauma...

Emily Martin, M.A. Candidate

Emily Martin, M.A. Candidate

Master's Intern Counseling

Emily is a master’s-level counseling intern who works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and life transitions...

Natalie D. Vasquez, LMSW

Natalie D. Vasquez, LMSW

Master's Intern Counseling

Natalie is a master's-level counseling intern who works with individuals, families, and groups navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and personal growth...

Amy Smith, LCSW

Amy Smith, LCSW

Therapist | In-Person & Online

Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and couples through trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges...

Meet Our Virtual Team

Britt Verstegen, LMSW, LSAA

Britt Verstegen, LMSW, LSAA

Therapist | Online Only

Britt is a trauma-informed therapist who works with adolescents, adults, veterans, and individuals navigating identity, life transitions, and complex mental health challenges...

Meet The Albuquerque, NM Team

Angelika Van Grinsven, MA, LPCC

Angelika Van Grinsven, MA, LPCC

Therapist | In-Person & Online

Angelika is a trauma specialist and LPCC who takes a warm, direct, and results-focused approach to healing, helping clients move beyond surface-level coping into meaningful, lasting change...

Francine Adair, MS, LCSW

Francine Adair, MS, LCSW

Therapist | In-Person & Online

Francine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, bringing both professional expertise and personal insight into complex mental health and family dynamics...

Emily Martin, M.A. Candidate

Emily Martin, M.A. Candidate

Therapist | Master's Intern Counseling

Emily is a master’s-level counseling intern who works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and life transitions…

Owatonna Therapy Coming Soon

The Heart Behind The Team

Jeff Abernathy

Jeff Abernathy

Owner & Operator

Jeff Abernathy owns and operates The Lighted Path LLC. A former Marine and retired Albuquerque Police Department officer with 25 years of service, Jeff founded The Lighted Path LLC with his wife, Mandi, in 2023. Formerly known as Seasons Therapy, their practice helps clients address challenges by promoting positive thinking and behavior through an informal, direct, compassionate, and strength-based approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to find a qualified anxiety therapist in my area?

At The Lighted Path LLC, convenient care for you is what we strive for. Therapy can be found both online and in-person; locations may vary. If you want to learn more about what kind of in-person locations we currently offer, please visit our locations page here

Are there online platforms offering anxiety counseling services?

Yes! We offer a secure online platform so you can enjoy therapy from the comfort of your own home. You will be sent a secure telehealth link before your first therapy session.

How to choose between virtual and in-person anxiety therapy?

Therapy can be a different experience for every single person. The beauty of therapy with The Lighted Path LLC is that if you are in an area where we offer in-person therapy, you can try it out first. If you find out that one is better than the other, we will be happy to help you make these adjustments to your meeting. Therapists may vary depending on in-person and online presence.

Best online platforms for anxiety therapy

Online therapy at The Lighted Path LLC creates a safe space for you to lay your anxieties out and feel comfortable working through each one. No therapy session is ‘one size fits all,’ and we confidently tailor each session to each client. For more therapist recommendations, visit psychologytoday.com to find more therapists near you.

What are the most effective therapy approaches for general anxiety?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating anxiety. The most effective therapy depends on your symptoms, experiences, and personal goals. At The Lighted Path, our therapists work with you to create a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based approaches that have been shown to help reduce anxiety and improve overall well-being.

Common therapy approaches for anxiety include:

  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is one of the most researched and effective treatments for anxiety. It helps you recognize unhelpful thought patterns, challenge anxious thinking, and develop healthier coping strategies.
  2. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and emotions rather than fighting them. It helps you build psychological flexibility and take meaningful action based on your values, even when anxiety is present.
  3. Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Mindfulness techniques teach you to stay grounded in the present moment, helping reduce excessive worry and improve emotional regulation.
  4. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): While originally developed for other mental health conditions, DBT skills such as distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and mindfulness can be highly beneficial for managing anxiety.
  5. Trauma-Informed Therapy: Sometimes anxiety is connected to past experiences or unresolved trauma. A trauma-informed approach helps address those underlying factors in a safe and supportive environment.
  6. The most effective therapy is one that is tailored to your unique needs and provided by a therapist you feel comfortable with. Many people find that a combination of therapeutic techniques, consistent practice of coping skills, and a trusting therapeutic relationship leads to lasting improvements in anxiety symptoms.
Do you accept insurance?
  1. BlueCross and BlueShield
  2. GEHA
  3. Medicaid
  4. Medicare
  5. Molina Healthcare
  6. Optum
  7. Oxford
  8. Presbyterian
  9. SUREST
  10. UMR
  11. UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Coverage for services varies depending on your health insurance provider and specific plan.  We will provide the necessary “superbill” to submit for “in-network” claim filing. You can call your insurance company to determine your mental health coverage, deductibles, co-pays, etc.

How Much does therapy cost?

Session Rates:

• Individual Session – $150
• Couples Session –$175

*Sliding scale available for eligible clients.

Payment Methods:
AmEx, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Cash, Venmo

What if I don't have insurance?

Insurance is not a requirement for therapy at The Lighted Path LLC. Sessions will be self-pay if insurance is not available.


Need immediate support? Click below for crisis hotlines you can call right now.



AGORA CRISIS LINE

505-277-3013


NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE

1-800-273-8255


NM CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE

855-662-7474

Lifeline

800-273-8255

(National Crisis Line)