Couples Therapists in Birmingham, AL

*I am not currently accepting new clients* Are you feeling hopeless, discouraged, or overwhelmed? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? Do you feel that you are dealing with more than you can handle? You don't have to struggle alone. Reaching out for counseling is the first step in taking back control in your life. With me, you will find a safe and comfortable space where I can help you to experience more joy and meaning in your life.

It has been said that: "God uses our deepest pain as a launchpad for our highest calling". However, a lot of the times we become immobilized by the pains we have endured. My goal in counseling is to remind believers and non-believers that there is hope past the pain, shame, and doubt they are experiencing; through modalities of individual, couples , family and pre-marital counseling.Do not let shame and doubt rule over you any longer but instead gain insight and authenticity as you understand your Creator, your process and yourself more fully.

Therapists often give homework...I give you the framework for a successful relationship so you can give yourself the homework that works best for you so that "therapy" continues without me. Yes, communication does fall apart, but the underlying problem is the emotional reactions you have toward each other. I provide you a specific relationship action plan designed to improve communication, resolve conflict more effectively and rebuild trust in your relationship.

I think of you as a team-member in counseling, and I like to learn from your narratives, while developing approaches to solve or manage your challenges. I was in practice full time from 1988-2013, and part time since 2013, when I began teaching in Counselor Education at the University of Montevallo. I see myself as a "critical thinker" in academia, and as a "clinical thinker" through counseling, with both those dimensions enhancing the other. I consider it my life's most meaningful privilege to walk with persons who, sometimes courageously, trust the process of personal discovery through counseling.

If you're looking to improve your quality of life or for support and guidance through a difficult situation, I am here to help. My aim is to help you meet your goals, be fulfilled, and get to your desired destination. I strive to create a compassionate and supporting environment, and I have dedicated my work to creating a safe space for you to come and feel heard. I also offer supervision to licensed clinicians.

I work with adults, adolescents, and couples . Most of my clients are pursuing insight oriented therapy. They are frequently experiencing life transition issues such as divorce, young adult transition, midlife transition, retirement, and late adult transition. I am an intuitive therapist honoring the unique individuality of each patient. I utilize an eclectic style of psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and insight oriented theory in facilitating clients to realize and create their full potential.

Al works with those individuals or couples who are at the end of their rope. Couples Focused Counseling: Have you tried and been unsuccessful with Traditional marital or couples counseling, Self-help books, Talking to friends or family for advice, or Doing nothing at all. Is your marriage on the brink? Couples arriving at the brink is a necessary stage in every marriage or long-term relationship. That’s right, it’s not IF you get to the Brink, but what you do WHEN you get there.

My ideal client is someone who is looking for support with taking the next step in their lives. They are looking for someone to help provide them the tools to take that step and support them in accomplishing their goals.

Therapy is helpful for anyone experiencing a bump in the road, or feeling stuck and in need of a guide along the path. I enjoy working with individuals, couples , and families who are struggling through painful life experiences and transitions, who may feel stuck or hopeless. We both bring our expertise to help you get to where you want to be: you bring your expertise about yourself -your strengths, and the ways you typically act; I bring my expertise in healing, growth, change and human development. Together we work toward more hopeful outcomes.

Are you facing overwhelming challenges in your marriage or relationships? With your children? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety/fear? Whether you are facing a job transition, conflict in your relationship, a death of a friend or relative, or another pressing concern, therapy provides you someone to listen, to walk beside you through these experiences, and to offer guidance and support as you face new discoveries and insights to your life and well-being. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples , and families and view therapy as your opportunity to grow healthier -- mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, relationally, and spiritually.

Sexual issues with you and/or your partner? Sexual dysfunctions such as low libido, sexual pain, ED in men, etc.? Not everyone chooses the same sexual path in life...I choose to provide a safe, judgement-free environment to process & address sexual identity & alternative sexual lifestyle issues/struggles. Counseling areas: Sexual Therapy, Sexual Dysfunctions, Relationship/Marital/Pre-Marital, Sexual Addiction & Anxiety/Depression related to Sexual Issues. I have a PhD in Counselor Education, LPC since 2002, Certified Sex Therapist thru AASECT & Level 3 training for Gottman-Method Couples Therapy completed.

I have worked with adult individuals and with couples for 20+ years. I love what I do. I became certified in Imago Relationship Therapy in 2007 to best serve couples who may be in crisis or couples who want to improve the connection & communication they already have. As a part of my experience, I have done a lot of work with anger management, depression, anxiety/panic, communication skills, and trauma/abuse histories. My office is centrally located in Southside behind Bottega restaurant one block off Highland Avenue.

Welcome to Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic! Our shared goal is to provide an integrative approach to counseling that assists you in finding your optimal mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual health. MBH Wellness Clinic is comprised of multiple licensed therapists who specialize in and are passionate about a wide range of mental health concerns. We addresses the relational, cognitive, emotional, sexual, physical, cultural, and socio-economic factors impacting your wellbeing. When you are paired with a therapist that fits your unique needs, positive change is a logical consequence!

Insight, motivation, purpose. These three words describe how I can help. Are you looking to gain insight into your struggles? Motivation to grow and get better as a person? Looking for someone to come along side you in your journey to find purpose in life? We can work together as your story unfolds, taking your past and present experiences to make a plan for a healthy, fulfilling, more purposeful future. We can work together to identify and practice techniques and skills that will benefit you and help you to thrive in your relationships and in life.

A famous quote says.... "Life is 10 percent of what happens and 90 percent of how you react to it". What does this mean to you? I believe it means that although some life experiences are out of our control, we hold the power to choose how we navigate through them. As a human being, I understand how life’s challenges can cause doubt, hopelessness, and feeling stuck. As a clinician, I understand the importance of mental wellness, and a safe space to equip you to better handle every aspect of daily living. With 5 years of experience, I've helped empower teens, adults, families and couples to manage and embrace life at its fullness.

Relationships can be messy. Times can be confusing. In every life, it gets dark, lonely or just plain TOO overwhelming. You don't have to go at it alone. I have spent many years working with individuals, including adolescents and adults, couples and families. My areas of expertise include marital crises/infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, negative thinking and low self-esteem. I can help you, and you can feel hope again.

Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover what that is for themselves. I lead AND follow - I may prompt, encourage, and confront, but I follow a client's pace (willingness and readiness) to delve into the issues.

Are you returning to the same behavior over and over despite the consequences? Obsessing over certain behaviors and compulsively acting on them? Maybe a loved one in your life struggling with an addiction? Reaching out for help can feel like the end of the rope. For many, it feels like a free fall. You can overcome all of these struggles. You need a guide. Congratulations for courageously taking this first step. Fearful, confused, think it will never get any better? Want some guidance? Since 2012 Garrett has provided counseling services to people who have deep desires for connection with others and peace with the world.

Almost everyone finds a time in life where their issues are having a negative impact on their lives and their relationships. As a counselor my goal is to meet my clients where they are without judgement and to achieve their life goals. I work with both individuals and families as well as marriages. If you are struggling and dealing with frustration and despair there is help and hope and you do not have to deal with these issues alone. At Grace Counseling we have not only clinical experience but I understand because I have been there.