Family Systems Therapists in Birmingham, AL

Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?

At times we feel off-balance, insecure, overwhelmed, confused, or disappointed. We all face challenges and unexpected events. Life is full of ups and downs and occasionally we find ourselves needing support. In therapy we learn how to navigate the waves of life. Therapy is a purposeful, supported journey where you explore, challenge, and are restored to an improved quality of life.

Thank you for visiting Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC. I am Dr. Stephanie Lett. My profession is much more than a tool for me to earn a livelihood-it is my passion. With an extensive background in child welfare, counseling, consultation, life coaching, and the observance of resources needed for underprivileged families and services for behaviorally challenged youth, I founded Love Out Loud Counseling and Consulting Services. We have several therapists awaiting to help you! We are licensed in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida.

Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, questions of purpose, life transitions or familial and relational concerns, know that I will meet you where you are today. As a counselor, I work to create a safe space for you, explore the mysteries of life, heal and grow into becoming who you were created to be. I value integrating emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual exploration in the counseling process creatively. You are here for a reason and you are here for a purpose. It is worth navigating what an abundant life could look like.

I am accepting new clients and can be a source of support for them in developing and achieving their goals. I work with clients who are experiencing grief, family conflict, excessive worry, perfectionism, and depression. I also work with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives in order to help them process this in a healthy way and move forward into a happier future. I am trained in EMDR which is a specialized therapy used to treat trauma-related needs. I enjoy working with children to help them learn to manage anger, distractions, hyperactivity, feelings resulting from divorce, and school problems.

The single most important factor predicting a successful outcome in therapy is the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. As you look for a therapist, keep in mind: feeling like that person gets you is the top priority. I am licensed in Alabama and Tennessee and have over 19 years of experience with a wide range of mental health settings and concerns. I use a systemic (relational) framework to help people balance individuality and togetherness, to better communicate their needs while listening to the needs of others, and to establish a clear sense of who they are.

Every person is unique because you bring your own history with you. While history is important, it doesn't have to dictate our future. Whether I am seeing an individual, couple or family, I know we bring with us the people who are part of our stories and it is a privilege to hear yours and hear what matters most in your life. I believe there is hope for changing patterns that may not be working, healing for relationships with others and ourselves and recovering from past and present emotional wounds. I would value your trust if you choose to work with me. Support is available.

United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.

I believe that trust and rapport in a relationship are key. This is why I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental setting to allow you to discuss any struggles you may be facing, at your own pace.

My work as a therapist is guided by the humanist theory that people can heal and grow if they have assistance that is genuine, empathetic, and accepting. I believe that when we accept ourselves exactly as we are, then we can find the strength to change behaviors that are not serving us. The approaches I use include EMDR, dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neurobiology, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, attachment theory, and family systems theory.

I have always been passionate about serving children, adolescents, & young adults even before I became an associate licensed therapist. Through counseling, I have found so much joy in helping clients through family conflict, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and traumatic experiences to name a few. I strive to operate from a family centered approach-helping the whole family heal together through our sessions and work together. Supervised by Dr. Deborah Grant, LPC-S.

You’ve been trying to hold it together and you’re not sure you can do it anymore. Sometimes you feel alone and confused about what to do next. You don’t feel like yourself or the person you want to be. Maybe you're tired and just want to catch a break. You feel frustrated and need something more. You're not alone! At some point in our lives, everyone experiences difficulties they need help with!

Would you like to have a more fulfilling life? Do you ever feel alone in your struggles? We all feel like this sometimes and could use some help finding answers. I can develop a unique treatment plan based on the specific goals you would like to accomplish. Please allow me to help you identify ways to bring more balance and peace to your life. Reaching for help is the first brave step toward wholeness. Please call, text, or email today.

Whether it is a global pandemic that shuts down the world around us, the loss of a loved one, divorce, sexual trauma, domestic violence, loss of employment, or stress related to parenting. The need for quality accessible mental health care is a necessity for individuals in today's society.

Have you ever wondered where that anger comes from, or why you can't seem to shake that feeling of guilt or self-deception that keeps getting the best of you? My approach centers around understanding where we get our anxiety and how we can work to create a better sense of calm in our lives. Every person struggles throughout their life to hold onto the positive relationships and the warmth and belonging of their families, but sometimes life throws us so many curves that we swing and swing until we're hot with rage or blue with sadness.

Though I have specific training in relationship issues (such as marriage, pre-marriage, same-sex unions, parenting, infidelity, and in-law issues), I also work a great deal with individuals. I offer specific forgiveness training that has proven extremely helpful in healing grievances and resentments; and am trained in the use of EMDR. When motivated, there is no limit to the potential for improved relationships, personal fulfillment, and peace. In work with couples, I see great improvement when there is deep motivation. And it is part of my job to foster, and nurture that motivation in each partner.

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to collaborate with clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. My approch is to use a combination of clinical training and real world experience to help clients better connect with themselves and with others. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self esteem, grief, relationship issues, perinatal issues, life transitions, and most extensively with people who have experienced trauma in their lives including childhood trauma, sexual assault, abusive relationships, and marginalized identities. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to access change.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I see children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations. I do evaluations for depression, anxiety, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, behavior problems, learning disorders, and others. I do evaluations in divorce, child custody, criminal, elder competency, personal injury, and other cases. I collaborate with doctors, lawyers, and other mental health professionals.

Sun's out! But, does your mood reflect it? Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Sad? Stuck? Betrayed? Would you like to address a new life change, marriage, relationship or other issues? Therapy may help. Here's a little info about me. I work with individuals & couples who seek therapy to process the "hard stuff" - tragedy, trauma, life transitions or change in professional & personal trajectories. I won't give you advice or tell you what to do. However, you will gain healthy coping tools to navigate your journey to wellness. We will collaborate to develop your treatment plan, processing your concerns & goals at your pace.