ABOUT US
PATH FORWARD'S MISSION
At Path Forward Counseling and Path Forward Creative Wellness, we come alongside with compassion, creativity, collaboration, and community, to help you find your best path forward.
ABOUT PATH FORWARD
What is Path Forward Counseling?
Path Forward Counseling is a trauma-informed mental health practice rooted in compassion, integrity, and high-quality care. Founded by Charles Coté, LCSW, the practice supports people through life’s challenges with an emphasis on healing, growth, and resilience. We offer individual, relational, and family therapy, along with clinical supervision and mentorship to support the next generation of mental health professionals.
We are especially committed to caring for the caregiver—recognizing the unique needs of those who hold space for others, whether professionally or personally. Our work centers human connection and walks with each person on their unique path forward.
What is Path Forward Creative Wellness?
Path Forward Creative Wellness (PFCW) is a safe haven and a mission-driven social entrepreneurship—a space for meaningful connection, emotional restoration, and collective care.
Co-founded by Lindsey Graser and Charles Coté, PFCW invites all who seek calm, creativity, and community. It is a place to gather, reflect, and grow—through mindfulness, somatic practices, expressive arts, and shared experience.
As a mission-driven social enterprise, PFCW puts its resources back into the community. Classes, workshops, and retreats, and events provide help keep Charlie’s Place open as a safe, welcoming space to create, work, or simply 'be.' Peer-to-peer support groups, small creative gatherings, and calming experiences in nature help heal the whole person in community.
What is the Shared Vision?
Our shared vision is to walk beside people on their healing journeys, honoring the whole person. Whether through therapy, creative expression, or connection with others, we believe in lighting the path forward—together, recognizing that we heal ourselves too.
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We are committed to building an ecosystem where self-care and community care are intertwined, supporting each person in their journey while also fostering a compassionate, connected community that heals collectively.
OUR VALUES
Empathy and Respect: We want you to know that we’re committed to creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and cared for. We will strive to understand and share your feelings, and convey a sense of compassion and empathy. You deserve to be treated with respect, and we will demonstrate respect for your inherent dignity, autonomy, and worth, regardless of your circumstances or background.
Creativity: We believe in the power of creativity to help you overcome challenges and find new opportunities. We will use our ability to generate original and imaginative ideas or solutions to problems, to help you think outside the box, explore new possibilities, and improve your quality of life.
Confidentiality: Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we will maintain confidentiality in all of our therapy sessions. You can trust that your personal information will be kept safe.
Acceptance: We will approach you without judgment, blame, or prejudice, and accept you unconditionally. We want you to feel comfortable being your authentic self in our therapeutic relationship, and we will be genuine and transparent with you as well.
Collaboration: We will work collaboratively to identify your goals, develop treatment plans, and evaluate progress. We want to empower you to make your own decisions and choices, and help you build your self-efficacy and sense of agency.
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Ethics and Professionalism: We are committed to providing quality care and services to you, and adhering to ethical standards and best practices in the field of psychotherapy. You deserve the best, and we will strive to give you just that.
OUR WORK
At Path Forward, we are guided by powerful symbols that reflect our approach to healing and personal growth. The dragonfly, representing transformation, and the compass, symbolizing guidance, together reflect our commitment to helping people navigate their unique paths with clarity and resilience.
The seed of life and interlocking circles symbolize creation, unity, and interconnectedness. These symbols capture the essence of our community-driven work, where individuals come together to support each other’s growth and transformation.
