aboutMichaelene McGinnis, LPC
Licensed Counselor & Trauma Therapist Serving Clients Throughout Southeast Georgia
Therapy as Science & ArtEvidence-Based Counseling with a Restorative Approach
New Path Counseling was founded from a deep commitment to helping people find clarity, steadiness, and meaning during challenging seasons of life. The approach is person-centered and relational, grounded in the understanding that lasting change unfolds when the mind, body, and inner life are supported together.
This work goes beyond quick solutions. It is about restoration—reconnecting with yourself, strengthening capacity, and moving forward with greater ease and intention.
Grounded in elements of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), New Path's approach focuses on restoring connection within yourself and in your relationships. The work unfolds in a safe, supportive space designed to help you feel understood and empowered to move toward a life that feels more authentic and whole.
The New Path Counseling Methodology
Connection FirstAt our core, we help individuals rediscover safe and meaningful relationships with themselves, others, and creation. Healing unfolds through connection, and therapy must offer a space to be seen, understood, and restored before change happens.
Restorative FocusedWe see the beauty in what can be renewed—peace, joy, and a sense of purpose. Whether you're seeking therapy for emotional healing, self-improvement, or spiritual growth, we believe your story holds the potential for transformation.
Evidence-BasedOur practice integrates proven therapeutic approaches, including:
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for trauma
Somatic experiencing therapy and body-based therapy for nervous system regulation
Interpersonal neurobiology and mind-body therapy
Nature therapy and outdoor therapy
Psychoeducation in therapy for understanding your patterns
Faith-based therapy and spiritual counseling
These evidence-based modalities work together to help your brain form new pathways toward resilience and hope.
If you’ve spent years trying to manage things on your own ..
working harder, searching for answers, yet still feeling overwhelmed or disconnected—you’re not failing. Together, we focus on restoring a sense of self, building resilience, and recognizing the strengths already within you.
When negative thoughts begin to take hold, therapy offers a steady, supportive space to gently loosen their grip and reconnect with the truth of who you really are.
Therapy for AdultsSpecializing in Trauma, Anxiety & Depression
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Trauma therapy for women
Intensive trauma therapy and EMDR intensives
Therapy for healing trauma and childhood wounds
Therapy for complex trauma and dissociation
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Therapy for anxiety
Therapy for depression and anxiety
Therapy for high-functioning depression
Therapy for panic attacks and health anxiety
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Therapy for emotional dysregulation
Therapy for self-awareness and self-improvement
Therapy for identity and belonging
Adult counseling for life transitions
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Therapy for adult ADHD and executive dysfunction
Grief therapy
Therapy for caregiver burnout and empty nesters
Therapy for postpartum depression
Therapy for chronic illness
Spiritual therapy and faith-based therapy
We specialize in trauma-informed and person-centered therapy for adults and offer the following primary areas of care.
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Together we’ll walk a new path towards wholeness, resilience, and the quiet joy of becoming who you were meant to be. There is no better day to start than today.
