Hi! I'm Allie. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Daphne, Alabama. I specialize in treating children and teens that have a wide range of mental health issues ranging from trauma, depression, issues with bullying, general anxiety and social skills development. My treatments involve general cognitive therapies, play therapy, sand therapy, and I am EMDR Level 2 trained. My background started in managing high needs trauma and crisis cases for the State of Arizona while I earned my Masters Degree in Professional Counseling.

I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families, as well as with adult individuals and couples. I have completed training in EMDR, and am currently in the process of obtaining certification.

Are you living your best life? Are there relationships, responsibilities, or habits that prevent you from living your best life now? Many of our regrets come from life not working out just the way we planned it. We often have great expectations of what our life will be like only to find ourselves unable to reach our goals and feeling as if we have failed. By focusing on changing your thought patterns, facing the changes head-on, and working through your reactions, you can use counseling to help you with life changes.

It's not about the alcohol. It's not about the drugs. It's not food, relationships, gambling, sex or porn. It's about "Pain". We all have pain and how it is treated will determine the quality of the recovery. Many programs do a disservice to clients focusing "too much" on the addiction. Certainly the addiction needs to be arrested but if the pain is not, the addiction will continue. We see relationships, marriages and families get better all the time when the pain is addressed. We have created a safe place that allows this healing to take place.

Are you experiencing challenges in everyday life? You are making a good first step. I believe that each person and situation is unique and special, so I strive to understand the client and all the types of stresses that are involved. I have a supportive and creative approach that puts my clients at ease. I work with individuals experiencing difficulty adjusting to changes in life. Many families seek services to cope with loneliness, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, irritability, anger, grief and loss, difficulty adjusting, family relationships, chronic illness, and much more.

Don't you just love talking about feelings, challenges and emotions?! Of course not...but that's ok because that makes you completely normal!! This doesn't come naturally to many of us, however, sometimes life brings us to a point where we need to turn outside ourselves, family and/or friends for support. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families.

Helping people make healthy, constructive life changes is the primary goal of my practice. Also, assisting people to find ways of coping with and dealing with things they can't change is another important focus of my work. My therapeutic approach is active, practical, caring and solution-focused. I respect people and honor their self-worth while helping them get from negative places in their lives to places of satisfaction and emotional well-being.

I want to help you with the difficulties and changes of life. I can help whether your struggles are emotional or physical. I am a licensed counselor working with children, adolescents, adults, and caregivers. I believe strongly in the relationship formed with each client. I use primarily Cognitive Behavioral techniques focusing on the connection of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I have specific experience in depression, anxiety, OCD, Phobias, anger, bi-polar, adjustment problems, grief, ADHD/ADD, parenting issues, Hospice caregiver care, LGBTQ issues. With hard work, you can make positive change in your life and feel better.

I am an Associate Licensed Counselor (AL #C3375A) and National Board Certified Counselor (#1093526) in Daphne, AL, currently under the supervision of Cheryl Lynn Holmes, MS, LPCS (AL LPC #1762, LPCS #362). I work from integrative, health psychology and trauma-informed lenses to provide treatment that takes the body and its functioning as a whole into consideration along with your goals for best results. I proudly serve adolescents, young adults, and adults within my outpatient practice and offer TeleHealth for those in need of remote services.

I am OPEN and accepting new patients in my office or via Zoom or phone. I use a variety of proven techniques Hypnotherapy, PSYCH-K (which reduces stress and anxiety immediately), EMDR (for trauma). I specialize in marriage and couple's therapy. I utilize Eastern and Western Medicine techniques to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, and addiction. Together we discover solutions that empower you to enjoy true intimacy, authentic confidence, and lasting peace in every area of your life. I’m proceeding down the path to obtain my Certification in Sex Therapy—through AASECT.

Compass II Life is designed for children & families in need of brief therapy & support, yet with results parents can measure. We welcome families in need of support with parenting, life cycle family challenges, child anger management, respect for parents/authority, life purpose, marriage, and more! I join families and teens rather quickly due to my age, cultural diversity, personality, and style.

Mrs. Tisdale has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2018 (and an Assistant Behavior Analyst since 2014). She has worked with both typical children and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder with ages ranging from 3 to 21-years old. She has worked with patients who have also suffered from other disorders, such as: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), feeding issues, mental illness and mood disorders, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Intellectual Disabilities, and a variety of other health impairments.

Congratulations - you have made the first step on what can be a very rewarding pilgrimage toward health, wholeness, and growth. I am a psychodynamically oriented psychologist, trained to work with a broad spectrum of disorders. I am dedicated to improving my work, and stay actively involved in several academic and professional societies. No matter if you are an individual, a couple, a business, or a group, it takes a lot of courage to seek psychological services, and I applaud your effort. I hope that we will soon meet.

Somethings can be so sensitive or difficult we cannot talk to those who are involved. Maybe we need to discuss issues with those we are closest to us but can't or don't know how without causing conflict. At times we need someone who will listen judgment free. Relationships (self and with others) become “complicated” and impact our ability to function in our lives and cause distress and/or dysfunction often leading to poor coping and adapting skills, leading to depression, anxiety, suicide idealization, etc. Our sessions end organically. Our focus is on you and not arbitrary time restraints.

Michelle Counts, LPC received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and serves as a crisis response therapist for Disaster Victims Services. Michelle enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals and couples. Her clinical background includes in-home, residential and outpatient therapy for children, adolescents and adults. She also has extensive experience in grief counseling as well as marriage and family therapy in a private practice setting.

If you suffer from anxiety, trauma, abuse or workplace problems I am trained to help you cope, and not just survive, but thrive. In 2001 I began helping clients cope with nightmares, low self esteem, women's issues and trauma using EMDR. This is a natural healing method that is quicker and more effective than talk therapy alone. To get started on a healthier, happier life, call me. Together, we can cope and make your life better!

Ready to make a positive change with real results? Excessive worry, stress, depression, and anxiety can all lead to health complications and strained relationships. I help my clients move beyond those barriers to lead a more healthy and productive life. I work with individuals, couples, and families for a broad range of issues, with times to accommodate your scheduling needs.

**Currently not accepting new clients** Promoting positive, personal development. When we encounter unexpected turns in life, it is not uncommon to feel frustrated or lost in searching for answers. These circumstances bring new emotions that cause strain on one's personal and relational well-being. It is my desire to bring healing to those wading through these difficult times. Together, we find healthy avenues that lead to hope, restoration, and fulfillment.

Life is a journey and many times it is not easy. My goal and purpose in counseling is to help my clients through the challenges and crises of life. In those difficult times it is hard to be objective and make the best decisions for ourselves and others. The counseling process can provide new objective perspectives and understanding. I listen, understand, stay calm and am not judgmental. Since we are created spiritual as well as physical and psychological I believe including the spiritual component can bring resolution to the source of the issues and not just symptom reduction.

I specialize in Addictive Disorders and Marriage / Family Counseling for impaired professionals under contract with their licensing boards or professional health programs. I feel I am able to relate to my patients on a personal level. I have survived, grown and thrived many obstacles in my life. For this very reason, I believe God has called me to use my skills and experiences to help others. I have a solid professional and educational background beyond just personal experience. I am eclectic in my therapy approach. I am an Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist. The only one in south Alabama.