Therapists in 35216

I specialize in perinatal mental health, neurodivergent parenting, and navigating the transitions of young adulthood. As a therapist, my goal is to accompany you through trauma recovery and support you in managing the daily challenges you face. I offer a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, blending traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and Brainspotting techniques to help you build resilience, process emotional struggles, and enhance your overall well-being.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, neurodivergent parenting, and navigating the transitions of young adulthood. As a therapist, my goal is to accompany you through trauma recovery and support you in managing the daily challenges you face. I offer a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, blending traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and Brainspotting techniques to help you build resilience, process emotional struggles, and enhance your overall well-being.

Are you in a transitional phase, uncertain about your next steps or how to tackle your current challenges? Do anxiety or depression seem like constant companions? Are you leaning on alcohol or substances to cope with past traumas or present stressors? Or perhaps you're ready to seize control of your life and need guidance to start living on your own terms?
Are you in a transitional phase, uncertain about your next steps or how to tackle your current challenges? Do anxiety or depression seem like constant companions? Are you leaning on alcohol or substances to cope with past traumas or present stressors? Or perhaps you're ready to seize control of your life and need guidance to start living on your own terms?

My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by things they can’t always name—anxiety, old wounds, body image struggles, or the pressure of just getting through the day. They’re craving a space to feel seen, supported, and understood. They may not know exactly where to start, but they’re ready for change and want tools that feel practical and personal. They want a therapist who feels human, who listens without judgment, and who helps them move toward healing, growth, and feeling more like themselves again.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by things they can’t always name—anxiety, old wounds, body image struggles, or the pressure of just getting through the day. They’re craving a space to feel seen, supported, and understood. They may not know exactly where to start, but they’re ready for change and want tools that feel practical and personal. They want a therapist who feels human, who listens without judgment, and who helps them move toward healing, growth, and feeling more like themselves again.

Chris R Cargile
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
3 Endorsed
Vestavia, AL 35216
Waitlist for new clients
We all encounter events and periods of life that are difficult to understand and overcome. Mental Health issues like depression, anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone and we often need support and guidance to find healing.
We all encounter events and periods of life that are difficult to understand and overcome. Mental Health issues like depression, anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone and we often need support and guidance to find healing.

I am a licensed professional counselor in Alabama. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals in their journey to finding new ways of thinking, developing self-awareness, and addressing mental health concerns. Having overcome anxiety and grief I am no stranger to the process of therapy. I am here to provide mental health care for women, individuals working through trauma, young professionals navigating career paths, individuals experiencing grief and loss, stress management, identity issues and so much more of life experiences.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Alabama. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals in their journey to finding new ways of thinking, developing self-awareness, and addressing mental health concerns. Having overcome anxiety and grief I am no stranger to the process of therapy. I am here to provide mental health care for women, individuals working through trauma, young professionals navigating career paths, individuals experiencing grief and loss, stress management, identity issues and so much more of life experiences.

I enjoy working with individuals struggling with substance use, trauma, adjustment issues, and suicidal ideation. I’ve worked with clients in several stages of life, including adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. I currently specialize in working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on gender identity.
I enjoy working with individuals struggling with substance use, trauma, adjustment issues, and suicidal ideation. I’ve worked with clients in several stages of life, including adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. I currently specialize in working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on gender identity.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual or family counseling. My aim is to provide each client with a safe space that is free of judgment, fostering their growth and empowerment. My goal is to equip each client with the tools necessary to navigate life's journey, leading them toward freedom and wholeness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual or family counseling. My aim is to provide each client with a safe space that is free of judgment, fostering their growth and empowerment. My goal is to equip each client with the tools necessary to navigate life's journey, leading them toward freedom and wholeness.

Janna Morrison Sutherland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Not accepting new clients
Do you struggle to identify, express, or control your emotions? Do past traumas or current stressors lead to painful emotional flashbacks? Do you feel empty, hopeless, damaged, or worthless? Do you find it hard to set boundaries or engage in hobbies for self-care? Are you navigating life transitions, the loss of a loved one, or facing constant anxiety and depression? Perhaps you're ready to reclaim control of your life. Let's work together to empower your journey.
Do you struggle to identify, express, or control your emotions? Do past traumas or current stressors lead to painful emotional flashbacks? Do you feel empty, hopeless, damaged, or worthless? Do you find it hard to set boundaries or engage in hobbies for self-care? Are you navigating life transitions, the loss of a loved one, or facing constant anxiety and depression? Perhaps you're ready to reclaim control of your life. Let's work together to empower your journey.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment built on trust and empathetic understanding. I pride myself on establishing a strong rapport, which I believe is the basis to a healthy therapeutic relationship. My theoretical approach is integrative, utilizing techniques from various theories, depending on your individualized needs. I would love to facilitate positive growth and change towards reaching your desired goals!
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment built on trust and empathetic understanding. I pride myself on establishing a strong rapport, which I believe is the basis to a healthy therapeutic relationship. My theoretical approach is integrative, utilizing techniques from various theories, depending on your individualized needs. I would love to facilitate positive growth and change towards reaching your desired goals!

Hello! I am Janel Porter, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping individuals, families, and couples overcome struggles. I utilize a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy strategies. This means we will address the thoughts and beliefs influencing your behavior, set realistic and achievable goals based on your current situation, and work together to move beyond challenges towards a more promising future.
Hello! I am Janel Porter, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping individuals, families, and couples overcome struggles. I utilize a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy strategies. This means we will address the thoughts and beliefs influencing your behavior, set realistic and achievable goals based on your current situation, and work together to move beyond challenges towards a more promising future.

I intimately understand the immense toll that long hours, complex responsibilities, and the ability to analyze and anticipate complex systems can take on physicians, executive leaders and mental health providers. Working across various sectors of healthcare and business administration has provided me with first-hand insight into the unique challenges these professionals face. I have witnessed how burnout and fatigue can insidiously undermine mental health and overall well- being of highly skilled professionals.
I intimately understand the immense toll that long hours, complex responsibilities, and the ability to analyze and anticipate complex systems can take on physicians, executive leaders and mental health providers. Working across various sectors of healthcare and business administration has provided me with first-hand insight into the unique challenges these professionals face. I have witnessed how burnout and fatigue can insidiously undermine mental health and overall well- being of highly skilled professionals.

Hello! I am Eboni Omar an LPC, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC). Being open, honest, and providing a safe space is my approach to therapy to assist in teaching individuals the tools to learn healthier ways to handle life’s challenges with thoughts, feelings, relationships, and home and work life. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on techniques from various therapeutic frameworks, primarily CBT. I focus on helping clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals.
Hello! I am Eboni Omar an LPC, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC). Being open, honest, and providing a safe space is my approach to therapy to assist in teaching individuals the tools to learn healthier ways to handle life’s challenges with thoughts, feelings, relationships, and home and work life. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on techniques from various therapeutic frameworks, primarily CBT. I focus on helping clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals.

My name is Celena Kemp. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience. I am confident that my experiences and desire to contribute to the overall process of counseling have more than prepared to meet your needs. I am an energetic individual, who is committed and who is familiar with the challenges in the world changing of humanity.
My name is Celena Kemp. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience. I am confident that my experiences and desire to contribute to the overall process of counseling have more than prepared to meet your needs. I am an energetic individual, who is committed and who is familiar with the challenges in the world changing of humanity.

Tate Chang, Marriage and Relationship Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, EdS
4 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
You're having the same fight again. Maybe it's about money, the kids, or something that feels so small but somehow turns into World War III. You're tired of feeling like roommates instead of partners. Tired of that pit in your stomach when you hear their key in the door. Tired of your kids seeing you both miserable and wondering if this is what love looks like. You didn't sign up for this. You wanted to be the couple that actually talks things through, that laughs together, that your kids look up to. Instead, you're wondering how you got so far apart when you're sleeping in the same bed.
You're having the same fight again. Maybe it's about money, the kids, or something that feels so small but somehow turns into World War III. You're tired of feeling like roommates instead of partners. Tired of that pit in your stomach when you hear their key in the door. Tired of your kids seeing you both miserable and wondering if this is what love looks like. You didn't sign up for this. You wanted to be the couple that actually talks things through, that laughs together, that your kids look up to. Instead, you're wondering how you got so far apart when you're sleeping in the same bed.

Do you suspect your negative moods, thoughts, and behaviors stem more from the difficulties of being a human being than on having a mental illness? Is it hard to find people who understand your pain? If so, I'm glad our paths have crossed. I focus on depression, addictions, and anxieties that have existential roots. I enjoy working with people fighting for recovery and those struggling with suicidality, aging, terminal illness, grief, loneliness, death anxiety, and loss of meaning. I believe in building new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self. Together, we can get better results for you.
Do you suspect your negative moods, thoughts, and behaviors stem more from the difficulties of being a human being than on having a mental illness? Is it hard to find people who understand your pain? If so, I'm glad our paths have crossed. I focus on depression, addictions, and anxieties that have existential roots. I enjoy working with people fighting for recovery and those struggling with suicidality, aging, terminal illness, grief, loneliness, death anxiety, and loss of meaning. I believe in building new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self. Together, we can get better results for you.

Navigating life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, especially given its unpredictability. Balancing responsibilities such as work, family, and social obligations can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. These challenges are not only emotionally taxing but can also impact physical health, making it difficult for people to find a way forward without support.
Navigating life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, especially given its unpredictability. Balancing responsibilities such as work, family, and social obligations can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. These challenges are not only emotionally taxing but can also impact physical health, making it difficult for people to find a way forward without support.

Therapy is truly my calling. I like to start where the client is at. There is not a “one size fits all” approach for therapy and I feel I must adjust and work with what works best for the client. I like for clients to be open with me about their goals and view this as a collaborative approach.
Therapy is truly my calling. I like to start where the client is at. There is not a “one size fits all” approach for therapy and I feel I must adjust and work with what works best for the client. I like for clients to be open with me about their goals and view this as a collaborative approach.

Are you feeling alone, confused, or just overwhelmed by life? I'm here to help and accepting new clients! I work with children and adult clients of all ages. I am particularly passionate about working with couples, teenage girls and adults with issues pertaining to dating, marriage, and family relationships. I am a Christian and have a holistic approach, believing all parts of the mind and body have to work together for the good of the client. Call or email me today to schedule and get the support you need.
Are you feeling alone, confused, or just overwhelmed by life? I'm here to help and accepting new clients! I work with children and adult clients of all ages. I am particularly passionate about working with couples, teenage girls and adults with issues pertaining to dating, marriage, and family relationships. I am a Christian and have a holistic approach, believing all parts of the mind and body have to work together for the good of the client. Call or email me today to schedule and get the support you need.

Helen Catherine integrates attachment theory, cognitive behavior therapy, bilateral stimulation, somatic practices, and Lifespan Integration Therapy. She assists individuals in exploring repressed and present trauma, guiding them in their attachment patterns from childhood through adulthood. She works with Lifespan Integration to help clients resolve their trauma and feel whole. She firmly believes that our bodies hold our trauma and therefore, integrate somatic practices. Helen Catherine strives to create a secure environment for her clients, ensuring they remain within their window of tolerance to feel supported and nurtured.
Helen Catherine integrates attachment theory, cognitive behavior therapy, bilateral stimulation, somatic practices, and Lifespan Integration Therapy. She assists individuals in exploring repressed and present trauma, guiding them in their attachment patterns from childhood through adulthood. She works with Lifespan Integration to help clients resolve their trauma and feel whole. She firmly believes that our bodies hold our trauma and therefore, integrate somatic practices. Helen Catherine strives to create a secure environment for her clients, ensuring they remain within their window of tolerance to feel supported and nurtured.

Meredith K McClendon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-A, ALC, MEd, MA
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Counseling is collaborative, meaningful, and life-changing. As a therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore a range of concerns and be your most authentic self. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, neurodivergence, parenting, and TBI. I also have a Master's in Theology and work with clients who are dealing with issues related to their spirituality or have experienced spiritual or religious trauma.
Counseling is collaborative, meaningful, and life-changing. As a therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore a range of concerns and be your most authentic self. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, neurodivergence, parenting, and TBI. I also have a Master's in Theology and work with clients who are dealing with issues related to their spirituality or have experienced spiritual or religious trauma.
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Number of Therapists in 35216
200+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in 35216 who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Coping Skills |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Stress |
73% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
49% | New Directions | Lucet |
45% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 35216 see their clients
81% | In Person and Online | |
19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 35216?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.