Marriage Counseling Therapists in Birmingham, AL

SATURDAY OPENINGS AVAILABLE and ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Integrative Health Services, LLC focuses on treating the mind, body, and spirit. Everyone is not the same and therefore, treatment is tailored to fit the individual needs of each person. Overall health and well-being are strongly encouraged while receiving mental health treatment. This is why Integrative Health Services keeps a unique referral list of highly qualified primary care doctors, massage therapists, holistic doctors/herbalists, yoga therapy instructors, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, personal trainers and many others that promote overall health and well-being.

I love working with people who are ready for a change...people who are motivated to do the work that will transform their lives...perhaps to let go of self limiting beliefs, work through their pain and grow into the person they want to be. Most of my clients come to be because of intense grief, trauma, addiction issues as well as marriage and family and change of life issues. I believe healing is within each of my clients and we work in partnership to reach that goal.

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.

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!

Scripture tells us "where no counsel is, the people fall but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." My goal is to provide that "safe place" where you will find a listening ear. A place where you will find help, hope and healing. I prefer to think of myself as a "helper." I consider it a privilege when you allow me to become an integral part of your life as we work together to find answers to life's challenges. My office is conveniently located and I am available on evenings and Saturdays.

Hey stepmoms and stepdads, I’m a counselor here for you. Regardless of what people wish were the case, or think “should” be the case, the reality is being a stepparent IS different and with it comes unique challenges and frustrations, and unexpected advantages too. I am here to help you walk through the unique emotions that stepparents often report experiencing: isolation, grief, feeling misunderstood, feeling like a stranger in their own home, and feeling invisible. We can navigate some tricky family situations together so that you have a greater sense of peace and belonging in your family and in your home.

The divorce process is overwhelming. From deciding if divorce is the next step in your marriage , to learning how to co-parent or blend your family with your new partner, there are a lot of stressors and decisions you will face. You know you can't do it on your own. You’ve tried. Think of me as your guide through the healing process. Ultimately, I help families stay connected during the divorce process, find peace, reduce conflict and come through hard decisions like divorce as better people.

Life can be hard! If you are struggling with challenges such as: marriage or relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, divorce, job loss, grief, or low self-esteem maybe it is time to do something different. If your current efforts to deal with relationships, emotions, and life's challenges just aren't working, it is probably time to get some help. Maybe you're unsure if counseling really works. Counseling is no "magic pill" that instantly fixes your problems! However, it does help many people change, heal, and improve their quality of life.

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?

Layers of grief, complicated family history, a genetic predisposition to mental illness, a traumatic experience, stressful changes -- or a combination of these things -- can be very difficult to manage or recover from by yourself. A seemingly unendurable situation or relationship can be overwhelming without support. If you've done all you know to do and you're still feeling stuck, I can help. I'd like to partner with you to find the clarity, wisdom, strength, comfort and supports you need to feel better about yourself and your relationships -- and to enjoy your life more.

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.

God intends for us to be happy and content while the struggles of this world constantly attack the very foundation of our mental health. Things like intrusive thoughts of fear, jealously, inferiority, anger, mistrust, unforgiveness, and guilt rob us of our confidence and sense of wellbeing. Obsessive behavior or feelings of anxiety or depression can prevent or erode relationships that add so much to our lives. Healthy work relationships, marriage , and family relationships are all negatively or positively impacted by our perception. Our behavior will not change until our thinking changes. Why continue in pain when there is a relief.

*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.

WE ARE TAKING NEW CLIENTS! I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, an autoimmune disease, or just life issues in general? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.

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.

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 believe that from the day we are born, to the day we die, we come to know ourselves in and through our most intimate relationships. Hopefully these relationships are life giving, whether they are with our parents, our siblings or our significant partners. However, when we have to struggle to find support and comfort from our loved ones, life can become frustrating and hopeless. As both a Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am trained to offer my clients the most comprehensive counseling practice available to help them improve their most intimate relationships.

I am passionate about helping others heal and live a healthy, fulfilling life of their choosing. I believe that we all have an innate need for connection, love, safety, and security. My goal is to help people improve their quality of life, and to better understand themselves, these needs, and those with whom they are in relationship. I love watching people grow, and firmly believe healing of our mind, body, and heart is possible!

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.