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 answering the question "What do you like most about Pathways?"
“ I feel safe here.”

“Everyone is very nice and they are great at pairing you up with the correct counselor.”

“ Wonderful counselors.”

“ Cordial and professional”

“I feel comfortable coming here and discussing my stress.”

“The treatment provided by all staff the minute you walk in, you feel relaxed.”

“ Best counseling I’ve received.”

“ I have access to a great therapist who is reliable and available.”

Donate
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 Donate Here

Please make the check payable to "Pathways Counseling Center, Inc." and send to:
Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.
16 Pompton Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

For those seeking help with any type of addiction issue:

Please be advised that we have established a positive working relationship with Blue Crest Recovery Center which focuses on Mind, Body and Spirit.  They are located in Woodland Park. NJ . We have an identified outreach coordinator there for intake named John Plunkett who can be reached directly and confidentially at 973-902-6116.  You may identify as a referral from St. Mary’s.  Please understand that while St. Mary’s cannot endorse any one specific treatment facility, Dr. Hall and Anne Silversey did personally tour this facility and found it to appear to be a professional and competent facility.  Mr. Plunkett expressed a very warm and welcoming attitude towards the St., Mary’s community and expressed a desire to help with anyone in need of addiction services.    

 

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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

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.