New Path Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

COUNSELING SERVICES New Path Counseling & Wellness, PLLC was established in order to provide quality and effective therapy with convenient and affordable care! We prioritize what is important to you and are dedicated to caring for your mental health and wellness needs. New Path has over 17 years experience working with individuals, adolescents and families in various settings including domestic violence, community outreach, crisis intervention, foster care, adoption, rape crisis, mental-health settings, in-patient and out-patient, and private practice. We utilize proven treatment methods such as EMDR, CBT-Cognitive Behavior Therapy, DBT, and Trauma therapy. Counseling services are provided to clients 18+ with a variety of problems, including trauma, PTSD, grief & loss, abuse issues, narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, mood disorders, family conflict, ADHD, relationships, life adjustments, parenting, attachment and adoption (providing services to adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptees). In-person sessions are available at our location in Greenville, Texas and online therapy is provided to all Texas residents. Yes you can have counseling and EMDR therapy from the comfort of your own couch! We also offer convenient appointment times, including evening and Saturdays. Our therapy and counseling services assist you to create a NEW PATH for change, transforming your mindset, behavior, relationships, and professional networks. We are dedicated to providing effective and long-lasting results, that not only inspire hope but offering real solutions and useful skills that you can take with you and use in the future. HOME STUDIES Home studies for custody and adoption require someone that is competent in adoption issues, knowledgeable and experienced. For over 17 years, Lauren Butcher, LCSW has worked with families involving child custody and adoption and has extensive experience working with families and family systems, including adoptive families, adoptees (children and adults) and birth/kinship families. Adoption home studies include: - Family background and financial statements - Education and employment - Relationships and social life - Daily life routines - Parenting experiences - Details about your home and neighborhood - Readiness and reasons about your wanting to adopt - References and background checks - Approval and recommendation of children your family can best parent The process to complete a homestudy can take anywhere between 1-6 months in general, depending on length, needs and paperwork. This can often feel lengthy and somewhat invasive for families. This process is to assist and help you to decide if adoption is right for you, provide assistance to families, and to ensure and validate to the Courts that you are able to parent and meet the needs of the child or youth you are adopting. The process also aims to ensure that children are placed with families that are able to meet their needs emotionally, physically and provide a safe environment. If you have questions or would like to begin the home study process, please contact us.