our staff

Meet our clinicians.

Over 30 years of combined experience, licensed, specialized, and committed to holding space with care.

Founder & Clinical Director

Eric Anderson

MS, LMFT, CSAT-S

Eric founded Pathway around one conviction: men do not leave compulsive sexual behavior behind in isolation, they do it in honest community. A CSAT trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes (IITAP) and co-author of Rebuilding Your Foundation, he facilitates four ongoing men’s process groups each week and personally supervises Pathway’s associate clinicians.

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Certification
CSAT Supervisor, trained through IITAP
Groups
Four weekly men’s process groups
Writing
Co-author, Rebuilding Your Foundation
Supervises
Pathway’s associate clinicians
01 — The clinical team

Specialized, supervised, chosen with care.

Every Pathway clinician trains in the specific work this practice exists for. Start with whoever feels right, or reach out and we will match you.

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Deanna Renee Swanson

LMFT, CSAT
Reg. #LMFT155142

Renee holds a master's in clinical psychology (MFT emphasis) from Pepperdine. She works integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, relational, and ACT approaches, with individuals, couples, and partners navigating the effects of sex and pornography addiction, always with respect and non-judgmental support.

renee@pathwaytherapycenter.com
(925) 391-0733
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Drea Garrett

LMFT, LPCC
M.A. in Counseling Psychology

A Bay Area native, Drea completed her undergrad at UC Berkeley and her master's at Saint Mary's College. With 13+ years in crisis response, outreach, and trauma work, she brings a down-to-earth, collaborative style and tailors treatment to each client's specific needs.

drea@pathwaytherapycenter.com
(510) 578-8843
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Derek Andrucko

AMFT
Supervised by Eric Anderson, LMFT, CSAT-S

Derek holds a master's in counseling psychology from California Baptist University and has a strong desire to serve couples dealing with betrayal in their marriage, especially related to sexual addiction. He focuses on uncovering the underlying emotional needs of family members and the patterns families get stuck in.

Derek@PathwayTherapyCenter.com
(925) 450-6155
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Eric Ford

APCC
Reg. #APCC18848 · Supervised by Eric Anderson

Eric earned his MA in Counseling (MFT specialization) from Western Seminary. Integrating CBT and Solution-Focused approaches, he creates a warm environment for unpacking trauma and addiction with a collaborative focus on hope, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and life transitions.

ericford@pathwaytherapycenter.com
(925) 247-8049
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Lindsey Smedley

AMFT
Reg. #AMFT153138 · Supervised by Eric Anderson

Lindsey holds an M.S. in Counseling Psychology (MFT) from California Baptist University. Rooted in a warm therapeutic bond, she walks alongside adults, couples, families, and adolescents, supporting betrayed partners and those facing anxiety, depression, addiction, shame, and past trauma.

Lindsey@pathwaytherapycenter.com
(925) 900-8822
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Paul Calloway

LCSW, CSAT
EMDR trained

A Bay Area native, Paul has practiced for 6+ years serving adults, adolescents, and couples. With an MSW from CSU East Bay, he has developed a passion for serving clients battling and affected by sex addiction, helping identify and stop disruptive patterns while addressing root causes and repairing damaged relationships.

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Lora Kojovic

LMFT, CSAT, CCS
PhD in Clinical Sexology

Lora brings a doctoral-level background in clinical sexology and clinical psychology, specializing in compulsive sexual behavior, intimacy disorders, and trauma. Her integrative approach draws on polyvagal-informed therapy, somatic, EMDR, and attachment-based frameworks, with prior experience in residential and outpatient settings treating sexual addiction, PTSD, and complex trauma.

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Lorry Thomas

ASW Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #113338
Supervised under Eric Anderson, LMFT

Lorry draws on over a decade of counseling experience, including crisis intervention with survivors of sexual assault and trauma. She works with individuals, couples, and families using a steady, collaborative approach, building stability first before moving into deeper trauma work. Currently accepting new clients.

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