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Finding Family Therapy for Generational Trauma

At Pathways Recovery, we believe healing doesn’t only happen within the individual, for many, it requires reconnecting, understanding, and repairing relationships with family. Generational trauma often courses through family lines, silently shaping behaviors, beliefs, and emotional

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How to Treat Co-Occurring Depression and Substance Abuse

At Pathways Recovery, we understand that individuals struggling with both depression and substance abuse face unique challenges. This dual diagnosis, known as co-occurring disorders, requires a specialized and integrated treatment approach to address both conditions

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The Role of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Outpatient Rehab

Each patient’s road to recovery is uniquely different. Some patients may benefit from holistic treatment approaches, while other patients may benefit from evidence-based approaches like CBT. Medication-assisted treatment is another type of treatment option that

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Celebrating Milestones in Recovery

Not every victory in recovery is about grand transformations or dramatic life changes. Sometimes, it’s about the quiet, steady progress, the first day without a drink, the first month free from cravings, or even just

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Key Skills for Communication in Recovery

Communication is a fundamental skill in recovery and in life. Effective communication can help you talk openly and honestly with others, while also being able to listen to yourself and ask for help effectively when

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Avoiding Complacency in Recovery

Recovery is a life-long journey that can be filled with many ups and downs. Unfortunately, many people wrongfully assume that seeking professional treatment alone will guarantee sobriety. However, this is not the case. This is

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How Long is Inpatient Treatment For Depression?

According to the World Health Organization, millions of people worldwide struggle with depression. Depression, left untreated, can harm your mental and physical health, relationships, and work life for the worse. Although depression is a common

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Essential Life Skills for Addiction Recovery

The road to recovery is life-long. Although seeking professional addiction treatment is helpful for individuals to safely overcome addiction and learn healthy coping strategies to maintain their sobriety, addiction treatment does not guarantee sobriety for

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Amanda Lowrey

Amanda Lowrey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 10 years of experience in the substance use treatment field. She earned her Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton in 2015 and has been dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the effects of addiction ever since. Amanda believes that recovery is possible through compassionate, individualized care. Amanda takes a holistic, client-centered approach to treatment, recognizing the importance of addressing the emotional, psychological, physical, and relational aspects of recovery. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy to help clients understand the underlying causes of substance use, develop healthier coping skills, and create lasting change. Amanda is committed to providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and build a foundation for long-term recovery and overall well-being.