Professional Counseling Services

Untangling Life’s Webs, One Step at a Time

Pathways Counseling is a globally accessible online counseling service providing compassionate, non-clinical counseling for personal challenges such as stress, sadness, grief, relationship difficulties, addictive behaviors, sexual struggles, and past trauma.

We specialize in helping individuals who have experienced high-control religious environments, particularly high-control Christian communities. We also partner with churches and Christian ministries around the world to support efforts to better prevent and respond to abuse within their environments and affiliated families. Our services assist clients in processing emotional shifts, rebuilding trust, forming healthy relationships, and rediscovering personal identity. Pathways Counseling operates from a Christian worldview while intentionally serving clients of all beliefs, tailoring counseling to each client’s values and goals.

Life can often feel like an uphill journey. You don’t have to carry your burdens by yourself. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by current circumstances or weighed down by the past, there is hope for clarity and healing. At Pathways Counseling, we believe that connection is the first step toward growth. Let’s navigate this path together, moving at your pace toward a life of greater peace, resilience, and purpose.

Areas of Support

Pathways Counseling provides professional, compassionate help for the following:

  • Spiritual abuse recovery

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Men’s issues

  • Addictive behaviors

  • Past abuse / trauma

  • Teen and young adult challenges

  • Grief and loss

  • Church hurt

  • Life transitions and major decisions

  • Questions of purpose, meaning, or faith

Let us walk with you through this moment.

  • During a challenging season in my marriage, Dr. Van Dyken was an excellent listener and compassionate presence in my life. He asked thoughtful questions and gathered information before offering comments or advice. Through his insight, he helped me develop more patience and understanding. I’m deeply grateful for his care and understanding.

  • Dr. Van Dyken was with me through a few critical shifts in my life. He is profoundly skilled in reaching out to people where they are at, regardless of their world view, and shows extraordinary patience throughout the process. I am grateful to recommend Pathways Counseling without reservation.

  • Dr. Van Dyken walked alongside me through an incredibly tumultuous time. I am deeply thankful for his support, listening, and collaborative interventions as I processed the loss of my father and several close friends. Kind and easy to talk to, he has an extraordinary skill for building trust with people from all backgrounds. His disarming personality helps everyone feel comfortable opening up. I highly recommend Pathways Counseling.

  • Going through my divorce was one of my hardest experiences, but Dr. Van Dyken walked with me every step of the way. He provided a steady, supportive environment to process pain and guilt without judgment. By asking the right questions, he helped me navigate difficult decisions while growing in faith. His guidance was crucial to my healing and helped me rely on God’s strength through the struggle.

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