About Us
Thomas Parella, PhD, LPC and Jennifer Werries, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS are the Co-founders of New Pathways Counseling. Tom holds a doctorate in General Psychology with an Emphasis on Cognition and Instruction from Grand Canyon University; Jennifer earned her doctorate in Leadership with a Specialization in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands. Both are graduates of Seton Hall University's Masters Program in Professional Counseling, and are licensed to practice as independent therapists by the State of Michigan. In addition to their role as therapists, Tom and Jennifer have been involved in the education of future therapists. Jennifer has served as faculty for the University of the Cumberlands, and both have served as faculty for Seton Hall University and Central Michigan University.
Tom and Jennifer share a holistic counseling approach drawing mainly from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Cognitive Therapy, but it is not limited to the interventions connected by these theories. Change is dependent on your work and ours, so while it is impossible to guarantee specific results, we will work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. What we can guarantee is that you will be met with compassion, acceptance, understanding, and support through whatever issues or challenges you may be facing.
Dee Burzynski, Office Manager Dee is a self-motivated administrative professional with extensive experience overseeing office operations. She is an energetic and responsible Office Manager skilled in working with a diverse group of people showing compassion and caring in all that she does. Dee is well-versed in mediating conflict and running efficient daily business operations. She has a background as a high-performing Administrative Assistant with an impressive record delivering results. She enjoys helping others to live life to its fullest. In her free time, Dee loves spending time with her family, traveling, helping out on her son's soccer team, and volunteering wherever needed. We're glad to have her with us!
New Pathways Offices are generally open weekdays from 9:30am to 5:30 pm M-Th, and 9:30-2:00 pm on Fridays, with evening hours available by appointment. Our premises are handicap accessible and fully ADA compliant.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.