Resources
What Is Life Coaching? A Supportive, Goal-Focused Approach to Personal Growth
Life can feel overwhelming, busy, and uncertain, especially when you’re trying to make meaningful changes or navigate major transitions. Many people find themselves feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of what their next step should be. That’s where life coaching...
What Is the Gottman Method?
When couples begin seeking relationship counseling, one of the most well-known and effective approaches they often encounter is the Gottman Method. Backed by over 40 years of scientific research, this therapeutic approach is designed to strengthen relationships,...
What Is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?
At The Lighted Path LLC, we recognize that past experiences can have a lasting impact on your thoughts, feelings, and responses in the present. Many people come to therapy wanting relief from trauma, anxiety, emotional triggers, or memories that continue to weigh...
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
At The Lighted Path LLC, we often meet individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to navigate relationships healthily. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, commonly known as DBT, is one of the most effective and empowering...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): How It Helps Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a research-backed form of therapy commonly used to treat anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. CBT helps individuals understand the connection among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, enabling them to create real, lasting...
What is Christian Counseling | A Complete Guide to Faith-Centered Therapy
Deciding to begin therapy is an important, personal step — and for many people, faith plays a meaningful role in their healing journey. Christian Counseling blends evidence-based mental health care with Biblical principles, offering a therapeutic approach that...
What to look for in a therapist and what to avoid
Starting therapy is a meaningful and courageous step toward healing. When you choose to work with a therapist, you’re opening up your story — your challenges, your hopes, your fears, and your growth. Because therapy is such a personal journey, choosing the right...
4 Mindful tips to reduce holiday stress
The holiday season is meant to feel joyful, but for many people it also brings pressure, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. If you’re finding it hard to feel cheerful right now, you’re not alone. At The Lighted Path LLC, our therapists support clients through the...
Finding Calm During the Holidays
By The Lighted Path LLC · Mental Health Counseling For many, the holiday season brings warmth, connection, and cherished traditions. But for others, this time of year also brings increased pressure—full schedules, financial strain, heightened expectations, and...
Prioritizing Your Mental Health: Why It Matters & How to Start
Prioritizing Your Mental Health: Why It Matters & How to Start Written for The Lighted Path LLC — Mental Health Counseling Life moves quickly. From work and relationships to family responsibilities and daily stressors, it’s easy to push your own well-being to the...