By Dr. Colette Brooks Posted: December 11, 2025 December is portrayed by many as a happy time of year filled with warmth, community, and family. Yet for people carrying relational traumas, loss, or ongoing conflict, this time of year can deepen pain instead of soothing...
I vividly remember 15-year-old me wanting so badly to feel the independence of adulthood. I wanted to be out from under the rules of my parents and so I couldn’t wait to move out! I imagine many of us felt this yearning for freedom in...
Discovering and expressing your gender identity or sexual orientation can be a meaningful part of self-awareness and growth. At times, this process may feel confusing or overwhelming, especially when thinking about coming out. At Pathways Family & Community Services in Stafford, Virginia, our LGBTQIA+ affirming...
Change is inevitable, whether it involves starting a new career, moving to a different city, ending a relationship, or adjusting to parenthood . These transitions can challenge one’s sense of identity, but life transition counseling can offer guidance and support for processing emotions and adapting...