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Wrapping Up 2025: Open Enrollment as an Opportunity to Support Your Mental Health
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP I’m excited to share that I’ve officially partnered with @joinmentaya , a platform that helps therapy clients get reimbursed through their out-of-network (OON) insurance benefits — with way less stress and paperwork. This couldn’t come at a better time: open enrollment season is when many people are reviewing or changing their insurance plans, and it’s the perfect opportunity to understand what your mental health benefits really include — and how you ca
Jennifer Zare
Dec 9, 20253 min read


It's OK if they don't like it: Boundaries, Needs, and the freedom to let others feel their feelings
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP Pathways Counseling Center Setting Boundaries - A Crucial Life Skill As a therapist, I’ve come to see boundaries...
Jennifer Zare
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Creating Holiday Joy Through Connection, Not Perfection
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP Pathways Counseling Center The holidays often come with a lot of pressure—perfectly arranged cookie plates,...
Jennifer Zare
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Pathways Counseling Collective Forming Now
Connect and Thrive! Join a Thriving Community of Compassionate Specialized Therapists Are you a passionate licensed therapist looking to...
Jennifer Zare
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Grief as a Gift: Discovering Strength and Hope Through Loss
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP / Pathways Counseling Center, LLC Ten years ago, my world was forever changed. After a painful three-year battle...
Jennifer Zare
Oct 22, 20243 min read


A Happy First Day of School: How to Make It Special for Your Child
The first day of school is a significant milestone for both kids and parents. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with...
Jennifer Zare
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Unleash the Chuckles: How Laughter Boosts Your Mental Health
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP Life can be tough! At times, it feels like we're carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Whether we're...
Jennifer Zare
Sep 13, 20233 min read


The Power of Psychoeducational Evaluations: Empowering Families and Supporting Children's Success
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP Pathways Counseling Center, LLC As parents, we all want our children to be happy and succeed in school. Yet, they...
Jennifer Zare
May 23, 20233 min read


Beyond Cleanliness: Unraveling the Complexity of OCD
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP Pathways Counseling Center, LLC When you hear the term OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), what thoughts come to...
Jennifer Zare
May 12, 20233 min read


From Panic to Peace: How Grounding Techniques Can Help Your Child Regain Control
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP Pathways Counseling Center, LLC Panic attacks can be scary and overwhelming experiences for our children, and can...
Jennifer Zare
May 5, 20234 min read
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