Donnie Stiles - New Path Counseling & Wellness

Life doesn’t always slow down when things get heavy. For many people—especially those used to handling pressure, staying strong, or taking care of others—it can be hard to know where to start.

That’s where I come in. This isn’t about overanalyzing everything or sitting in silence. It’s about real conversations, understanding what’s happening underneath the surface, and finding practical ways forward that fit your life.

I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating stress, trauma, relationship strain, burnout, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Some people come in knowing exactly what’s wrong. Others just know something doesn’t feel sustainable anymore.

Background & Experience

As a military Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have over 20 years of experience working across crisis intervention, high-conflict situations, and a broad range of mental health concerns, including trauma and PTSD. Much of my work has focused on communication difficulties, emotional regulation, unhealthy patterns, and the stressors that impact relationships and daily functioning.

My experience includes outpatient settings, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, private practice, and experiential approaches such as equine-assisted therapy.

I work with individuals from many backgrounds navigating stress, relationship difficulties, emotional exhaustion, and major life transitions and specialize in working with Military Veterans and First Responders.

Why Work With Me?

My focus is on helping you better understand patterns, build healthier coping skills, and create manageable, lasting changes for everyday life.

Common Issues I Help With

• Anxiety and panic
• Addiction issues
• Anger management and irritability
• Boundaries and healthy relationship skills
• Chronic stress, overwhelm, burnout, and work-related stress
• Communication and toxic communication patterns
• Depression, low mood, Mood disorders and mood dysregulation
• Family dynamics, family conflict, and role challenges
• Grief and loss
• Life adjustments and transitions (work, family, identity, major change, separation/divorce, relocation)
• Men’s issues
• Military, Veterans, and First Responders
• PTSD, Complex PTSD, and trauma
• Relationship issues & conflict
• Self-esteem, confidence, and perfectionism
• Suicidal Ideation
• Stress, including work stress, high-performance pressure, overwhelm
• Teen issues including school stress, bullying, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, anger, behavior concerns, and emotional regulation
• Conflict navigation and problem-solving skills
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Resilience building and recovery from adversity
• Support during high-stress situations

For Couples/Marriage Therapy:

• Marriage and relationship challenges
• Conflict & Communication Issues
• Parenting or Co-parenting Struggles
• Healing from betrayal or rebuilding trust
• Balancing parenting, partnership, and personal needs
• Re-establishing intimacy, respect, and teamwork

I provide in-person therapy in Rockwall/Fate, TX and virtual sessions across Texas, making therapy accessible for busy parents, working professionals, and couples with full schedules. Schedule today - I would be honored to work with you.