Find your brave path forward
Brave Paths offers professional counseling to help you understand your emotions, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting mental balance. With 15 years of experience and specialized trauma training, support is here when you’re ready to take that brave first step., and achieve lasting mental balance.
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Meet Aaron Thomason, LPC
With 15 years of experience treating children, teens, and adults across diverse settings, Aaron brings specialized training in trauma treatment (EMDR, TF-CBT) and evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Brave Paths Counseling & Wellness is a private practice dedicated to supporting your emotional and spiritual growth through compassionate, evidence-based care. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or life transitions, you’ll find a safe space to cultivate the tools you need for lasting change.
Our Vision
A community where every person recognizes their inherent capacity for healing and finds the courage to walk their own brave path toward purpose and joy.
Our Mission
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual's unique needs
- Foster self-empowerment and insight through proven therapeutic approaches
- Create a safe, non-judgmental space where change feels possible and sustainable
Professional Counseling Services
Comprehensive support for emotional wellbeing through ethical, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one sessions to help you cultivate tools for emotional and spiritual growth, fostering the change you already have within you.
- Awareness
- Clarity
- Healing
Couples Counseling
Collaborative support helping couples strengthen connection, navigate conflict with compassion, and build relationships grounded in trust and understanding.
- Communication
- Trust
- Connection
Family Therapy
Family-centered care promoting healthier communication, emotional balance, and the skills needed to support one another through life's challenges.
- Harmony
- Understanding
- Support
Clinical Assessment
Comprehensive clinical evaluations providing clear insights, diagnostic support, and personalized treatment recommendations.
- Evaluation
- Insight
- Direction
First Responder Support
Specialized trauma treatment for first responders addressing the unique stresses of emergency service work and critical incident exposure.
- Understanding
- Resilience
- Recovery
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Meet Aaron
Simple Steps To Begin Your Journey
Taking the first step toward support is brave. Here’s what to expect as we work together toward lasting change.
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Reach Out
Taking the first step is often the hardest. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation where we can discuss what's bringing you to therapy.
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Initial Assessment
In our first session, we'll explore what you're experiencing, your goals, and determine the best approach for your unique needs.
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Plan a Path
Together, we'll create a collaborative treatment plan with clear goals tailored to what you want to achieve.
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Progress & Growth
We'll regularly revisit your goals and progress, adjusting our approach as needed while you develop lasting tools for wellbeing.
Contact Us
Begin your journey now, or simply find the judgment-free space to ask the questions you’ve got in mind, without any commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What therapy approaches do you use, and how do I know which is right for me?
I utilize several evidence-based approaches including EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy. During our initial sessions, we’ll discuss what you’re experiencing and your goals, and I’ll recommend the approach that best fits your needs. You don’t need to know which modality you need before starting—that’s part of what we’ll figure out together.
What is EMDR and when might it be helpful?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is particularly effective for processing trauma and distressing memories. If you’re struggling with past traumatic events, PTSD, or memories that feel “stuck,” EMDR can help your brain reprocess these experiences in a way that reduces their emotional impact. I’m specially trained in EMDR for both civilians and first responders.
How is CBT different from other approaches you use?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s especially helpful for anxiety and depression, teaching practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. It’s structured, goal-oriented, and provides tools you can use independently after therapy ends.
What is DBT and who benefits from it?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It’s particularly helpful if you experience intense emotions, difficulty managing stress, or challenges in relationships.
What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
This approach focuses on your strengths and what’s already working, rather than dwelling on problems. It’s ideal if you’re dealing with a specific situation or crisis and want practical, goal-oriented support in a shorter timeframe.
What happens in the first session?
Our first session is about getting to know each other and understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll discuss what you’re experiencing, your goals, and any immediate concerns. I’ll ask questions about your history, current symptoms, and what you hope to achieve. This assessment helps me recommend the best approach for your unique situation. There’s no pressure—this is your time to see if we’re a good fit.
How long does therapy typically take?
This varies based on your needs and goals. Some clients find relief with brief, solution-focused work over a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll regularly check in about your progress and adjust as needed. You’re always in control of the pace.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to provide flexibility and accessibility based on your preferences and needs.
What ages do you work with?
I work with children, teens, and adults, tailoring my approach to each developmental stage and individual needs.
What issues do you specialize in?
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, job stress, trauma, and situational life crises. If you’re feeling overwhelmed in any of these areas, I’m here to help.
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