Today we’d like to introduce you to Tamra Pace.
Hi Tamra, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
From a young age, I’ve been driven by a simple, powerful belief: everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging. This guiding principle led me to a career in special education, where for seven years, I worked closely with individuals and families navigating the complexities of life with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical needs. During this time, I saw a clear and pressing need for more specialized mental health support for both clients, their families and their dedicated caregivers.
This insight inspired me to pursue a master’s degree in clinical mental health and counseling. My vision was to combine my deep understanding of these families’ challenges with clinical expertise, providing them with a new pathway to support. In August 2024, this vision came to life with the opening of Guided Pathways Counseling PLLC. My practice is a culmination of years of dedication, built to offer compassionate and expert care to those who are often overlooked, helping them find their footing and thrive.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Smooth road… What is that? I am a firm believer that the road blocks and bumps along the way help shape who we are. Between struggles with my physical health, mental health and raising a family there were times where I did not see being a business owner or even completing my degree as a reality. I have been incredibly lucky with a family and village that has rallied around me and my children to ensure that I am able to live out my dream.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Guided Pathways Counseling?
Guided Pathways Counseling is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, family members, and caregivers within the special needs community. We are committed to fostering a safe inclusive environment that promotes confidence through the establishment of realistic goals with actionable steps. Psychotherapy is offered in-person or virtually to help accommodate our client’s needs. Guided Pathways Counseling is proud offer a variety of services such as individual sessions, family sessions, trainings, presentations, social emotional learning lessons, consultations, and group therapy.
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
Typically, I would say that I am NOT a risk taker. However, when I decided to open my own private practice I did not even think twice about it. Something in my heart told me this is what God wanted me to do. Leaving a stable teaching job with full benefits to become self employed was a huge risk. Having two children that depend on me means that failing is not an option. I think calculated risks are bold, brave and often necessary to achieve your dreams in life. My perspective on risks is this: How can I expect a client or potential client to take a risk or bet on me if I am not willing to bet on myself?
Pricing:
- Individual Sessions (50 min): $90
- Family Sessions (50min): $110
- Group Sessions (50 min): $50
Contact Info:
- Website: https://guidedpathwayscounseling.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedpathwayscounseling?igsh=MWU2bG9ocDdsd2JoaA==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EbvBDCzbp/
