Pathways Counseling Center

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, comprehensive, non-sectarian agency serving the counties of Northern New Jersey and surrounding communities.
Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. provides a variety of mental health services to families, children and individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation for the purpose of promoting wellness. We are a New Jersey state-certified mental health agency. We do accept most major medical insurance plans. We service Medicare and Medicaid clients. We also offer a fair ability to pay program for individuals without insurance who qualify.

Our History
Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. (formerly known as St. Mary's Counseling Services) informally began in 1980 with two volunteer counselors and a pastor's vision and untold compassion for his parish and the community at large. Since then, the Center has grown to include a doctoral-level Clinical Director, fifteen licensed counselors and an experienced, compassionate clerical staff. Pathways Counseling Center offers professional counseling to individuals and families across the region.

Our Staff
All Pathways Counseling Center staff are professionals holding advanced degrees in various mental health fields. In addition, many have received further training in specializations such as:
Couples and family therapy
Parent/child communication
Divorce counseling
Bereavement
Anxiety/depression
A host of other psychological disorders

Types of Counseling
Pathways Counseling offers a variety of therapy and counseling services including:
Individual Counseling
Marital Counseling
Family Counseling
Separation and Divorce Counseling (for adults and children over 5)
ADHD/School Related Problems
Blended/Family Issues
Bereavement
Career Counseling
Pastoral Counseling

Please note that we do not provide a psychiatrist on staff. However, we are happy to interface with your current psychiatrist or psychiatric care facility.

The following testimonials were received from a Semi-Annual Client Survey which took place in April 2016. All clients were given the opportunity to complete a survey form available in the Reception Area and in the counseling rooms.

"I think you are amazing and I am grateful for the opportunity to fix some of my problems."​

"Everyone is always in a good mood, smiling and it's contagious."

"It's reassuring to know that you are here to help us!!! I can't express how much relief it is to know my son is looking forward to his appointments to share his progress."​

"If a family calls in crisis (non-violent), it is still a crisis if kids are involved...even the 1st meeting with a counselor helped my family stay together."

An open group for adults
Tuesdays evenings
March 16 – April 20
7:30 – 9:00PM
Carnevale Center
Fee:  $60
Registration is closesd.  We will hold another session in the fall.  







Participants of Pathways Bereavement Group, led by Sr. Janice Jolin, receiving Prayer Shawls made by volunteers of our Shawl Ministry
Join Sr Janice Jolin of Pathways Counseling Center as she leads you through the process of grieving. 
The sessions are strongly based in sharing experiences and ideas related to the grieving process,
including ways to come to move within the pain to advance an experience of healthy acceptance.
It is holistically designed to reach this goal.
For more information call Pathways at 973-835-6337.

Sister Janice Jolin, LPC, of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
Pathways Counseling Center

Fees
Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, comprehensive, non-sectarian agency serving the counties of Northern New Jersey and surrounding communities.  We provide a variety of mental health services to families, children and individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation for the purpose of promoting wellness.  We are a New Jersey state-certified mental health agency. We do accept most major medical insurance plans. We service Medicare and Medicaid clients. We also offer a fair ability to pay program for individuals without insurance who qualify.
 
Pathways accepts most major insurances, including but not limited to:
•          Blue Cross Blue Shield
•          UnitedHealthCare
•          Oxford
•          Optum
•          UMR
•          Aetna
•          Medicare
•          Medicaid
•          Beacon Health (formerly Value Options)
•          Cigna
•          Amerihealth
•          Magellan
•          Qualcare
•          GHI
•          EmblemHealth

Should you have any questions about your bill, please contact our billing department at:
201-847-8079

If you would like to make a donation
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Pathways Counseling Center relies on volunteers and donations from businesses and individuals throughout our community. Please consider donating to Pathways to  help provide the same quality counseling care and services that our clients have come to expect. Donations by U.S. taxpayers should be deductible under Section 170 of the code. Pathways will gladly provide you with a donation-recognition letter to submit with your annual tax return.

Payment Methods
Check or Money Order

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.
16 Pompton Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Phone: 973-835-6337
Fax: 973-616-4688
Email: info@pathwayscounseling.org


HOURS
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday
Appointments available by special arrangement

STAFF
Dr. Pamela E. Hall, PSY.D.
Dr. Pamela E. Hall is the Clinical Director of Pathways Counseling Center. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. She holds a Master's of Science in School Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical/Community Psychology from Pace University in New York City. She has over 25 years of clinical experience in treating a wide variety of mental disorders with a specialty in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, early childhood trauma and Dissociative Disorders. She is a former professor at Pace University and currently a professor at Nyack College where she teaches in the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling Mental Health Program. She is pleased to oversee Pathways and is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community clients we serve.

Carol Kemmerer
Carol Kemmerer is a member of our front office staff for over three years at Pathways. She has years of training and experience in banking and finance. Carol is part of the financial engine that runs Pathways. She does payroll, pays our monthly bills and reconciles our accounting issues. She is also available in the morning hours to assist with rescheduling appointments and greet clients who choose to come for morning-time therapy sessions.

Linda Feigenbaum
Linda Feigenbaum is our Front Office Manager who has been here for nearly thirteen years. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Paterson State College, known today as William Paterson University. She was an English/Social Studies teacher for four and a half years in Verona, NJ. She also was an administrative assistant for 8 years.
Linda coordinates our entire intake process and will shepherd you through to the point of meeting your individual selected counselor. She meets with the Clinical Director weekly to review each intake and attempt to assign each case based on a salience of your emotional and financial needs. Linda herself extends graciously to each person who calls Pathways and will offer referrals to other facilities in cases where we cannot provide for your mental health needs. At Pathways, we care about each client who calls and we do our best to address your situation. Linda is our leader in this effort among many other office duties.