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Our pledge to you

As we journey through life, there are times our travel becomes weary. We may feel lost, plagued by doubt, or burdened by uncertainty. Yet we are strong, resilient, and determined. 

We simply need a guide to help us discover the path forward.

That is where Forward Path Counseling can help.

Our Counseling Services

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Our Therapy Services

General Mental Health

Children & Adolescents

General Mental Health

If you're struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, or another common mental health concern, we have a range of counseling approaches that may help.

Sex & Relationships

Children & Adolescents

General Mental Health

Whether you're experiencing a crisis such as an affair; having issues with sex; divorce feels like the only solution; or maybe you're just looking to strengthen and enrich your relationship, find out how our relationship or marriage counseling  can help. 

Children & Adolescents

Children & Adolescents

Children & Adolescents

Today’s kids face many unique difficulties that were non-existent just 10 years ago, resulting in increased social isolation and often not having the emotional resources to cope. Find out how we can offer guidance and help to navigate through their pain by working with a mental health counselor. 

Trauma

Self Harm & Eating Disorders

Children & Adolescents

When we experience traumatic events, it can have a profound and lasting impact. Whether it's recent, or has been years, we utilize techniques of EMDR and IFS to help free you from the burdens of past trauma. Find out more to determine if this counseling approach would be a good fit for you.

Self Harm & Eating Disorders

Self Harm & Eating Disorders

Self Harm & Eating Disorders

A sign of significant distress shows itself when we cause harm to our own body. This may typically fall into the categories of Self Harming Behavior and Eating Disorders. We have specially trained mental health counselors that can closely coordinate care with your physicians.

Meet our team

Shane Landherr, LMFT

Shane Landherr, LMFT

Shane Landherr, LMFT

Owner & Clinical Director

Tansey Ochs, LPC

Shane Landherr, LMFT

Shane Landherr, LMFT

Licensed Therapist & 

Assistant Clinical Director

Laura Dionne, LCSW

Shane Landherr, LMFT

Laura Dionne, LCSW

Licensed Therapist

Erica Metzel, LMFT

Jonathan Edwards, LPC

Laura Dionne, LCSW

 Licensed Therapist 

Steve Gibboney, LPC

Jonathan Edwards, LPC

Jonathan Edwards, LPC

 Licensed Therapist 

Jonathan Edwards, LPC

Jonathan Edwards, LPC

Jonathan Edwards, LPC

 Licensed Therapist 

Jena Frey Kirk, LPC

Geoff Landers-Nolan, LPC

Geoff Landers-Nolan, LPC

 Licensed Therapist 

Geoff Landers-Nolan, LPC

Geoff Landers-Nolan, LPC

Geoff Landers-Nolan, LPC

 Licensed Therapist 

Carly Barner, A-LMFT

Geoff Landers-Nolan, LPC

Carly Barner, A-LMFT

 Associate Licensed Therapist 

Alex Nash, LMFT

Miranda Chilcot, A-LPC

Carly Barner, A-LMFT

 Licensed Therapist

Miranda Chilcot, A-LPC

Miranda Chilcot, A-LPC

Miranda Chilcot, A-LPC

Associate Licensed Therapist

Janel Lee, MA.MFT

Miranda Chilcot, A-LPC

Miranda Chilcot, A-LPC

Associate Licensed Therapist

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