ABout us
Whether you're new to therapy or returning to it, we’ll walk alongside you.
At Pathways of Peace Counseling and Consultation, LLC, we help people get unstuck, heal past wounds, and build lives that feel more manageable and meaningful.
Our approach combines clinical expertise with a grounded, human touch. We’re here to listen, support, and guide you toward lasting change.
We offer secure telehealth services to clients throughout Ohio, integrating proven therapies like EMDR, CBT, and DBT with complementary options like Reiki and Akashic Records. Whether you're new to therapy or returning to it, we’ll walk alongside you—calmly and confidently.
Our Story
Before we created Pathways of Peace, we each spent years working in diverse mental health settings — from community agencies to treatment centers. We saw firsthand the gaps in care that left people feeling unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected from their own wisdom.
We founded this practice because we believe healing happens best in a space of radical acceptance, curiosity, and trust. Our core values — authenticity, nonjudgment, open-mindedness, and a good dose of humor — shape everything we do. Here, you don’t have to pretend. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to show up — and together, we’ll figure out what peace looks like for you.
Meet the Care Team
Meet the Team
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ALEC MALE
MSW, LISW-S
CO-OWNER/CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
Hi, I’m Alec. I’ve been practicing as an Independently Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio since 2018, earning my independent licensure in 2023. My experiences in diverse settings have taught me that while each of us is unique, we all share a common humanity. In addition to my social work background, I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is a powerful tool in helping people process and heal from trauma. I’m also a Master in Usui/Holy Fire Reiki and received my Master Attunement. These skills allow me to offer a holistic approach to healing, blending traditional therapy with energy work and spiritual insight.
Specializations & Credentials:
- Independently Licensed Social Worker
- Master in Usui/Holy Fire Reiki
- EMDR Therapy
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Andrea Lisowski
MSSA, LISW-S, LICDC
CO-OWNER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Hi, I’m Andrea. I graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master of Science in Social Administration. I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker—Supervisor. I enjoy working with clients of all ages (ages 3 and up), with a special interest in working with individuals who experience / experienced trauma. I utilize a strength-based and trauma-informed approach and am committed to ongoing professional training in evidence-based practices. I’m also a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA approved Consultant and have training in expressive arts therapies and motivational interviewing, which help encourage unique and creative expression in a safe environment.
Specializations & Credentials:
- Independently Licensed Social Worker
- EMDRIA Approved Consultant / EMDR Therapy
- Trauma/PTSD, Dissociation, Sexual Abuse
- Expressive Arts Therapies (dance / yoga / sand tray interventions)
- Motivational Interviewing
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Carrie Buchanan
MSW, LISW, CASDCS
Clinical Therapist and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
Carrie Buchanan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with more than 30 years' experience in social services and mental health. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University and is a current Doctor of Social Work, Clinical (DSW) candidate at the University of Kentucky. Carrie is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and provides comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments for teens and adults.
Carrie's clinical specialties include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, generational trauma, personality disorders, military/first responders, executive functioning management, recovery from coercive control (relationship, spiritual, cult, political, online) and works extensively with men coming to therapy for the first time. Carrie offers a supportive and nonjudgemental space for clients new to the therapeutic process. She is LGBTQIA allied and Poly/ENM/Kink allied, practicing from a disability and trauma-informed lens.
Carrie has advanced training or continuing education in the administration and diagnostic assessment of ASD and ADHD. Carrie completed continuing education and training in religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and cult recovery. She is fully trained in EMDR therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level1.
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River
THERAPY DOG
Hi, I’m River. I’m a licensed therapy dog. I’ve been offering my therapeutic services as a comforting companion alongside my mom, Andrea. I specialize in providing healing experiences through physical touch and cuddles, and am always there for people to lean on. I’m a great listener, and have been told my positivity is contagious.
Specializations & Credentials:
- Certified Therapy Dog
- Professional Cuddler