Therapists in 36078
Does your parent heart ache because you cannot understand your child's behavior? Are you a partner who grieves the relationship you used to have? Do you sometimes feel as if you are the only one who is struggling? Our relationships can make or break us. When our relationships are in turmoil, we can feel it affecting our lives as a whole. Allow me the opportunity to work toward healing with you. Together, we can make it happen.
Does your parent heart ache because you cannot understand your child's behavior? Are you a partner who grieves the relationship you used to have? Do you sometimes feel as if you are the only one who is struggling? Our relationships can make or break us. When our relationships are in turmoil, we can feel it affecting our lives as a whole. Allow me the opportunity to work toward healing with you. Together, we can make it happen.
Therapy is a safe place to work through difficult issues you're facing. It can provide tremendous encouragement, support and help for individual growth and relationships. I provide online therapy based on Christian principles and proven techniques to help you find the healing God desires for you. I've had years of training and experience working with a wide variety of clients. I am a certified sexual addiction therapist and hold a certification in EMDR. EMDR will neutralize negative memories and trauma, while providing self confidence and self worth. You'll no longer be triggered by memories or negative beliefs about yourself.
Therapy is a safe place to work through difficult issues you're facing. It can provide tremendous encouragement, support and help for individual growth and relationships. I provide online therapy based on Christian principles and proven techniques to help you find the healing God desires for you. I've had years of training and experience working with a wide variety of clients. I am a certified sexual addiction therapist and hold a certification in EMDR. EMDR will neutralize negative memories and trauma, while providing self confidence and self worth. You'll no longer be triggered by memories or negative beliefs about yourself.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced trauma and feels disconnected or anxious. They seek a safe, compassionate space to explore their feelings, understand their nervous system, their attachment style, and develop healthy coping strategies. Their goal is to find healing, regain a sense of control, and ultimately feel more balanced and empowered in their daily life.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced trauma and feels disconnected or anxious. They seek a safe, compassionate space to explore their feelings, understand their nervous system, their attachment style, and develop healthy coping strategies. Their goal is to find healing, regain a sense of control, and ultimately feel more balanced and empowered in their daily life.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest. My communication style is compassionate, empowering, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a space where you can speak your truth openly, without fear of being misunderstood or criticized. At the same time, I value direct honesty and gentle accountability because real change often comes from being both supported and challenged in healthy ways.
I take a strength-based, person-centered approach, meaning we focus on what is already working for you while building new tools to help you move forward.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest. My communication style is compassionate, empowering, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a space where you can speak your truth openly, without fear of being misunderstood or criticized. At the same time, I value direct honesty and gentle accountability because real change often comes from being both supported and challenged in healthy ways.
I take a strength-based, person-centered approach, meaning we focus on what is already working for you while building new tools to help you move forward.
I see therapy as a partnership—we’ll set goals that matter to you and adjust them as your needs change. My role is to give you support and tools so you can keep moving toward the life you want, even when things feel hard. I use different therapeutic modalities like CBT, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT) as well as other treatment models. I I would need to ask you more detailed questions to determine what could help you best. I would want to know generally how would feel different once you achieve your treatment goals.
I see therapy as a partnership—we’ll set goals that matter to you and adjust them as your needs change. My role is to give you support and tools so you can keep moving toward the life you want, even when things feel hard. I use different therapeutic modalities like CBT, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT) as well as other treatment models. I I would need to ask you more detailed questions to determine what could help you best. I would want to know generally how would feel different once you achieve your treatment goals.
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Do you feel as though unhealthy coping skills are preventing you from becoming your "Best Self"? Sometimes in life, we face adverse situations in which we learn to cope using unhealthy skills. This may cause us to feel stuck and wondering why we can't do the things that we know, think, and feel would be helpful? Unhealthy coping behaviors may cause a person to feel stuck and wonder why they aren't progressing. Unfortunately, we continue to use these skills in ways that are no longer beneficial and eventually cause harm to our functioning. Therapy can be helpful in identifying, eliminating, and replacing these harmful behaviors.
Do you feel as though unhealthy coping skills are preventing you from becoming your "Best Self"? Sometimes in life, we face adverse situations in which we learn to cope using unhealthy skills. This may cause us to feel stuck and wondering why we can't do the things that we know, think, and feel would be helpful? Unhealthy coping behaviors may cause a person to feel stuck and wonder why they aren't progressing. Unfortunately, we continue to use these skills in ways that are no longer beneficial and eventually cause harm to our functioning. Therapy can be helpful in identifying, eliminating, and replacing these harmful behaviors.
As a therapist, my goal is for you to leave each session feeling like you accomplished something. Change is hard and therapy can be scary. Let me help. From the wise words of Shannon L. Alder, "Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life."
As a therapist, my goal is for you to leave each session feeling like you accomplished something. Change is hard and therapy can be scary. Let me help. From the wise words of Shannon L. Alder, "Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life."
My mission is to help remove barriers to happiness and growth, make satisfying changes, and also gain self-counseling skills, in any area of life which is giving excess pain and frustration. These aspects of life include personal issues, relationship and social difficulties and any other barriers to life satisfaction, pains resonating between mind and body, relationship quandaries, life aspirations, philosophy, and spirituality. As an Integrated Mental Health practitioner, I help you find providers, knowledge and self-help practices, for medical and naturopathic mind-body health. I also work with artists on performance psychology.
My mission is to help remove barriers to happiness and growth, make satisfying changes, and also gain self-counseling skills, in any area of life which is giving excess pain and frustration. These aspects of life include personal issues, relationship and social difficulties and any other barriers to life satisfaction, pains resonating between mind and body, relationship quandaries, life aspirations, philosophy, and spirituality. As an Integrated Mental Health practitioner, I help you find providers, knowledge and self-help practices, for medical and naturopathic mind-body health. I also work with artists on performance psychology.
Hope House Counseling and Education
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Have you just found out that your spouse or significant other has been engaging in sexual behaviors and lying about it? Maybe it was sexting, an emotional affair, pornography, or other sexual behaviors. Whatever it was, it was kept from you and you feel lied to, betrayed, and fooled. Or maybe you are the one engaging in sexual behaviors that you have tried to stop but, no matter how much effort you put into stopping, you return to that same behavior over and over. Maybe you are grieving a relationship loss, trying to figure out how to parent now that things have changed or you just feel stuck in the same old patterns.
Have you just found out that your spouse or significant other has been engaging in sexual behaviors and lying about it? Maybe it was sexting, an emotional affair, pornography, or other sexual behaviors. Whatever it was, it was kept from you and you feel lied to, betrayed, and fooled. Or maybe you are the one engaging in sexual behaviors that you have tried to stop but, no matter how much effort you put into stopping, you return to that same behavior over and over. Maybe you are grieving a relationship loss, trying to figure out how to parent now that things have changed or you just feel stuck in the same old patterns.
Life can be difficult at times and sometimes we do not know exactly how to make the changes we desire. Counseling is the opportunity to explore how to make those changes. I see counseling as an opportunity to get to know yourself and determine what you want in life and examine the path and behaviors that help achieve the goals that you set. Counseling is a tool that helps refine your behaviors to achieve those goals. Change does not happen overnight, but understanding yourself better can make implementing small changes in thinking and behavior possible.
Life can be difficult at times and sometimes we do not know exactly how to make the changes we desire. Counseling is the opportunity to explore how to make those changes. I see counseling as an opportunity to get to know yourself and determine what you want in life and examine the path and behaviors that help achieve the goals that you set. Counseling is a tool that helps refine your behaviors to achieve those goals. Change does not happen overnight, but understanding yourself better can make implementing small changes in thinking and behavior possible.
Cassie Allen EMDR Expert and Consultant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LICSW, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
You've built a life that looks, from the outside, like proof that you're fine. You seem to handle everything — and handle it well. But there's something that doesn't feel right. You know things happened that shaped you, and you've done your best to outrun them. You're tired— bone-tired. The kind that comes from spending decades being the most together person in every room, when underneath that, you're not so sure who you actually are anymore.
You've built a life that looks, from the outside, like proof that you're fine. You seem to handle everything — and handle it well. But there's something that doesn't feel right. You know things happened that shaped you, and you've done your best to outrun them. You're tired— bone-tired. The kind that comes from spending decades being the most together person in every room, when underneath that, you're not so sure who you actually are anymore.
I provide support for clients in making progress on their life goals, whether it's stopping negative thinking, or improving relationships, or dealing with other obstacles to well-being. My passion in counseling is to see clients grow by moving towards healthier ways of coping with stress and other life challenges. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents, dealing with a wide range of issues such as motivational difficulties, social adjustment, negative self-image, assertiveness, positive parenting, grief and loss, obsessive thinking, and self-hurtful behavior.
I provide support for clients in making progress on their life goals, whether it's stopping negative thinking, or improving relationships, or dealing with other obstacles to well-being. My passion in counseling is to see clients grow by moving towards healthier ways of coping with stress and other life challenges. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents, dealing with a wide range of issues such as motivational difficulties, social adjustment, negative self-image, assertiveness, positive parenting, grief and loss, obsessive thinking, and self-hurtful behavior.
I provide virtual and in-person counseling. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) counselor providing sessions via a HIPAA-compliant virtual office. I am licensed in Alabama and also registered in Florida to provide telehealth services. Email is my preferred contact method and has faster response time. Our emails can be encrypted if needed.
I provide virtual and in-person counseling. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) counselor providing sessions via a HIPAA-compliant virtual office. I am licensed in Alabama and also registered in Florida to provide telehealth services. Email is my preferred contact method and has faster response time. Our emails can be encrypted if needed.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, behavioral concerns, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm, supportive, and client-centered, creating a safe space for healing and growth without judgment. I help clients build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills while working toward emotional wellness. As the owner of Counseling for Restoration, Purpose, and Wellness, I am passionate about helping individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, behavioral concerns, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm, supportive, and client-centered, creating a safe space for healing and growth without judgment. I help clients build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills while working toward emotional wellness. As the owner of Counseling for Restoration, Purpose, and Wellness, I am passionate about helping individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive.
You're tired of feeling anxious, insecure, and not good enough. There’s something holding you back from thriving in your life and you want to overcome it. From the outside, it might appear like you have it all together, but you're tired of pretending. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and less in your head, but you’re not sure how to get there. I would love to help! I care deeply about creating a warm, accepting, and encouraging atmosphere for my clients - one where you're valued for being your imperfect self and empowered to reach your full potential, both personally and within your relationships.
You're tired of feeling anxious, insecure, and not good enough. There’s something holding you back from thriving in your life and you want to overcome it. From the outside, it might appear like you have it all together, but you're tired of pretending. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and less in your head, but you’re not sure how to get there. I would love to help! I care deeply about creating a warm, accepting, and encouraging atmosphere for my clients - one where you're valued for being your imperfect self and empowered to reach your full potential, both personally and within your relationships.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I have 18 years of experience working with complex trauma resulting from domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and childhood abuse and neglect, as well as other concerns such as disordered eating, body image issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-injury, LGBTQIA issues, and grief.
I have 18 years of experience working with complex trauma resulting from domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and childhood abuse and neglect, as well as other concerns such as disordered eating, body image issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-injury, LGBTQIA issues, and grief.
End Stigma Reach Out! You're searching for hope, during this difficult time in your life. You're feeling confused about the REAL You. You desire change in your life. You often find yourself in a rocky relationship. You feel lost and unsure about where your life is, where you will go and who will be with you. You're ready to unleash your pain and suffering. You can leave all the stress, anger ,fear, and pain on the counseling space floor. So what if you cry or scream or laugh. You're human after all. You're not a robot! Therapy is a gift you deserve.
End Stigma Reach Out! You're searching for hope, during this difficult time in your life. You're feeling confused about the REAL You. You desire change in your life. You often find yourself in a rocky relationship. You feel lost and unsure about where your life is, where you will go and who will be with you. You're ready to unleash your pain and suffering. You can leave all the stress, anger ,fear, and pain on the counseling space floor. So what if you cry or scream or laugh. You're human after all. You're not a robot! Therapy is a gift you deserve.
It’s an honor to create a safe space to talk about your emotions when you may have not experienced that before. I see various presenting issues, including eating disorders, depression, body image, women's issues, and more. Life shouldn’t have to be this hard. And you shouldn’t have to feel this tired all the time. I have a client-centered counseling approach with emotional and behavioral interventions. We want to feel safe and trusting of our body and mind, and that is difficult to do without support. Contact me to start today!
It’s an honor to create a safe space to talk about your emotions when you may have not experienced that before. I see various presenting issues, including eating disorders, depression, body image, women's issues, and more. Life shouldn’t have to be this hard. And you shouldn’t have to feel this tired all the time. I have a client-centered counseling approach with emotional and behavioral interventions. We want to feel safe and trusting of our body and mind, and that is difficult to do without support. Contact me to start today!
Kate desires to establish an environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable in order that they will feel seen, heard, and known. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples and families who are longing for healthier relationships with themselves and others. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, conflict resolution, substance use issues, blended families and spiritual issues.
Kate desires to establish an environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable in order that they will feel seen, heard, and known. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples and families who are longing for healthier relationships with themselves and others. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, conflict resolution, substance use issues, blended families and spiritual issues.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 36078
< 10
Therapists in 36078 who prioritize treating:
| 80% | Depression |
| 80% | Anxiety |
| 80% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 80% | Social Anxiety |
| 80% | Complex PTSD |
| 80% | Health Anxiety |
| 80% | Medical Trauma |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 100% | Aetna |
| 100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 36078 see their clients
| 80% | Online Only | |
| 20% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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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.