As the sister organization of Open Paths Academy, Open Paths Counseling Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been providing affordable, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families across Greater Los Angeles for over [years]. We are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health care, ensuring that people from all walks of life can access culturally affirming, trauma-informed psychotherapy.
Our Mission
Our mission is to meet the evolving mental health needs of our community by offering affordable counseling for individuals and families, free therapy programs for at-risk children and youth, and a highly respected therapist training program. We provide accessible, compassionate care to those who need it most.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every person, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, economic status, or culture, can engage in transformational psychotherapy. We aim to meet individuals’ social, emotional, cultural, and financial needs, creating mental and emotional well-being for all.
Our Impact
Through the profits generated by Open Paths Academy, we are able to extend our services to underserved communities in Greater Los Angeles. Our programs include affordable counseling for families, free therapy for at-risk children, and training for future therapists, removing barriers to therapy and promoting mental wellness across the region.
Our Values
At Open Paths Counseling Center, we are guided by core values that reflect our commitment to inclusivity, integrity, and compassionate care:
HUMILITY
We listen deeply and honor each person’s unique experience, understanding that we can never fully know anyone else’s perspective.
Accessibility
We strive to remove geographic, financial, and cultural barriers to therapy, making mental health care available to as many people as possible.
Clinical Integrity
We provide high-quality, trauma-informed care with respect for every client’s dignity, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
INCLUSION
We actively recruit a diverse board, staff, and clinicians who reflect the communities we serve, and we listen to feedback from all levels to ensure our services meet the needs of our clients.
CULTURALLY AFFIRMATIVE CARE
We are committed to ongoing education about the communities we serve and continuously work toward anti-racism and social justice through training and practices that challenge systemic oppression.
Get involved
By working with Open Paths Academy, your organization directly supports the mission of Open Paths Counseling Center. Together, we are making mental health services more accessible, inclusive, and effective, empowering individuals, and strengthening communities.