Pathways Counseling provides evidence-based, individual telehealth counseling appointments for adults in California and New York.

My name is Elizabeth Payne, and I am the founder of Pathways Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California (License #9243) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York (License #012129).

I offer direct, personalized care for individuals navigating depression, anxiety, panic, life transitions, and the challenges that can come with understanding yourself and creating meaningful change.

I work with young adults through middle adulthood and strive to create a warm, collaborative, and inclusive space where you can show up as your whole self. All are welcome here. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, and I believe counseling should be a space where you feel respected, understood, and free to explore your experiences without judgment.

Welcome to Pathways Counseling

Specialized Care

Focused Support for Your Well-being

Evidence-based counseling tailored to specific challenges, ensuring focused and effective support.

Anxiety & Panic

Life Transitions

Depression Support

Structured protocols to manage acute anxiety, panic attacks, and generalized worry.

Support through major life changes, fostering resilience and adaptive coping skills.

Targeted interventions to alleviate symptoms and restore emotional balance.

Schedule an Intake Appointment

Counseling that meets you where you are, offering direct access to a licensed clinician through secure video sessions, designed for your real life.

Now available through these telehealth platforms and accepted insurance plans. Just click on the teal button to schedule an appointment:

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Aetna, Allegiance, Allied, Arlo (Cigna), BHS EAP, Centivo, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Cigna Health Plans (A2), Create, Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS), Evernorth, First Health Network, Geisinger Health Plan, KGA EAP, Lucet EAP, Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark), MagnaCare, Meritain, Sidecar Health, Sutter EAP, USC PPO / EPO Plan, WebTPA

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Additional Telehealth Platforms and Insurances Accepted

Aetna, Alliance Coal Group Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Cigna EAP, ClaimDOC, OccuNet, Partners Direct, Sana Benefits, Unity Preferred Network, VNPN