Pathways Institute for Impulse Control

Specialties

At the Pathways Institute for Impulse Control, we treat people suffering from the devastating effects of addictions and out-​of-​control behaviors; such as compulsive shoplifting, stealing, sex addiction and love addiction, substance abuse, compulsive shopping, compulsive spending, hoarding, trichotillomania, eating disorders, and other impulse disorders. We also treat partners and families.

We are unique as a treatment program because we provide thorough assessment of each person we treat. This provides us with key information about the origins and contributors of the behaviors, such as unmet needs, trauma, learning and attention differences, co-​addictions, substance abuse, eating disorders, codependency, and/​or mood disorders.

Our treatment methods are evidenced-​based, not based simply on theories, a single method of treatment, or a single recovery program. Our team is cross-​disciplinary and highly experienced in a multitude of interventions.

History

Established in 1998.

we keep abreast of the latest research, as well as conduct research of our own.

We tailor treatment to the person’s specific needs, ensuring the highest likelihood of success. Understanding the person and their unique presentation of symptoms and issues is the single best way to ensure that treatment will target and address the presenting cluster of problems.

At Pathways Institute, we offer practical tools and new pathways for people, and their partners and families, to gain control of their lives and become free to create a life of choice, and ultimately of deeper meaning.

We provide psychotherapy, treatment groups, training and consultation, community education, interface with the legal system, and licensing and sale of our products.

Meet the Manager

Our Staff M.

Manager

Our staff specializes in treating compulsive stealing, alcohol and chemical dependency, eating disorders, anger management, sexually compulsive behaviors and sex offending, and other impulse control disorders. We are trained in techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, psychoeducation, harm reduction, abstinence, psychodynamics, psychological assessment, and relapse prevention. We work collaboratively with medical professionals when appropriate and have experience with alternative treatments such as yoga and meditation. We maintain close relationships with leaders in the field of evidence based treatments and write and publish our own research and findings; we are committed to educating ourselves and others.