Therapists in Birmingham, AL

Hi there! My specialties include relationships, interpersonal skills, couples counseling, existential issues, mindfulness-based stress reduction, coping skills for depression and anxiety, treating anxiety related issues like trauma, perfectionism, control issues, promoting overall health and wellbeing. If you want to do more then simply manage or maintain your issues, challenges, or "symptoms" and you would rather find joy in spite of your circumstances, then shoot me an email or give me a call. Let's have a brief chat to see if I am the right fit for you to do just that.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering impact of past trauma? Do you yearn for a deeper connection with your partner, but find yourselves caught in a frustrating cycle of negative interactions? Are conflicts, infidelity, or poor communication plaguing your relationships? If any of these statements resonate with you, I would be honored to join you on a collaborative journey towards healing and growth. I offer support to individuals and couples seeking freedom from emotional, mental, or relational distress. You don’t have to remain stuck in an endless negative cycle. I will walk with you; you are not alone.

Taking the first step towards therapy can be challenging, but it is a courageous and fulfilling decision! As someone who has experienced therapy first-hand, I can vouch for its benefits! Life can be tough, whether it’s navigating a loss, breaking free from negative family patterns, or just needing a safe space to process your thoughts. Therapy provides that space. The weight of these experiences can leave us feeling isolated, lost, and overwhelmed, but you don't have to face them alone. Whether you're an individual, couple, or family, know that I'm here to support you through these tough times.

Hi, my name is Mary and I am a therapist in the Hoover, AL area. Are you finding it difficult to navigate life due to stress, anxiety, or depression? Are you feeling stuck or struggling to feel connected with who you are, your values, identity, or sense of self? If so, I’d love to connect with you and help you begin your journey towards healing and wellness.

Many people believe therapy is a quick fix, or more accurately that a therapist can “fix” us or our problems. In reality, therapy is a process that can take time, but most importantly, hard work. Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, or maintaining social connections? Do you need to repair or restore your marriage? Take first steps in preparing for marriage? Learn how to connect as a family? Find a new normal after divorce? Heal from a loss? Navigate the waters of being a teenager and managing your parents and teacher's expectations? As a therapist with over 18 years of experience, I am excited to help you begin.

At a certain point, life gives us clues that it's time to shed inherited beliefs. These beliefs had helped us survive but no longer help us live the life we desire. If you are an adult residing in California or Alabama in this stage of life, you have landed in the right place.

We are a highly trained team of talented and compassionate therapists working together to bring the latest treatment and technology to individuals, couples and families dealing with the impact and wreckage of betrayal, sex and pornography addiction, and unresolved emotional trauma.

I advocate for new and seasoned parents’ mental and emotional well-being. This includes caregiver guilt, intrusive thoughts, angry outbursts, post-partum related issues, and individual stressors. My aim to help clients cope with growing families, life transitions, feel supported in their mental health needs, and know it’s ok to not be ok all of the time. I want you to feel confident in engaging with your children and partner but also be effective in showing up for yourself. As your therapist, I am a source of support as you expand your sense of self, feel empowered to ask questions, and make room for new possibilities.

Sometimes we get stuck. We may find ourselves repeating familiar patterns that, while fiercely self-protective, no longer serve us in the present moment. We may not be able to find our sense of safety and connection which can leave us feeling hopeless for a brighter future. I want to reassure you that despite what might feel like relentless suffering, there is always hope for healing. Together, we can explore ways to reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom, fostering a sense of safety regardless of past experiences. I specialize in C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and chronic pain.

Our world is a broken one filled with broken people, and oftentimes those broken people hurt one another. We are designed for connection with one another, and sometimes those connections go awry and create emotional dysfunction or trauma. That dysfunction and trauma often results in maladaptive means of protecting ourselves and coping with our feelings. This can manifest itself through substance abuse/addiction, dysfunctional relationships, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Are you feeling weighed down by any of these issues? Does any of this ring true to you? I hope to provide the compassionate support needed to recover.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Perhaps you are a parent, struggling to find help for your child or teen who is dealing with behavioral or emotional concerns? Maybe you are an individual who is struggling with sadness, hopelessness, stress or anxiety. At Birmingham Family Counseling, we strive to provide inclusive, individualized care to support those who may be dealing with difficulty in life. We are here to support you through this time.

Trauma comes in many ways and brings with it many difficult symptoms. Fear, worry, sadness, and a feeling that you can't cope are just a few. Others don't always understand you or know how to help. This is especially true for parents who want to help their children navigate traumatic experiences but feel helpless to know where to start. There is nothing more frightening than having a child or teen who is struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts. Teenagers often feel unheard and parents can feel helpless.

Emotional pain can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed but I have great news! There is a path, a way out, for you to heal and experience peace and joy. You do not have to suffer anymore, white-knuckling it through most days, feeling hopeless and too broken to heal while wondering if your life will ever be fulfilling. I understand the dark nights of despair and how hard it is to reach out. So, I find you to be courageous, right here and now – taking a step to figure out if I can help. And the answer is ‘absolutely!’

I am an Associate Licensed Counselor. I truly believe everyone has the potential to live their best lives. As a Therapist, my role is to guide clients in discovering their true selves. I do this by using a person-centered approach during therapy. Therapy sessions are done in a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment. Clients feel free to express themselves during sessions. If you are feeling like no one understands, please call me to schedule an appointment.

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.

I believe that as individuals make sense of their story they begin creating the life they were designed for. I work with adults and couples who want to heal from issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic/ interpersonal violence, relational issues, grief, childhood neglect/ abuse, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right."

I approach people without judgement in an effort to help them reach their goals. With over a decade of experience working with diverse populations, I specialize in LGBTQ+, blended and non-traditional family structures. I enjoy working with adolescents, as well as adults using individualized treatments to support, affirm, and empower each individual, couple, and family I get the privilege of working with.

Hey, I'm Larkin and I'm genuinely glad you're here! The idea that we or our loved ones are struggling and need help can stir up a number of uncomfortable emotions that we often try to ignore. If there is one thing I believe holds true, it is that having feelings makes us human. Feelings help us understand the world, they guide our thoughts and behaviors, they impact our relationships, and when we learn to listen to what they are trying to tell us, they can help us grow. When our lives have been impacted by trauma or adverse experiences, tuning back in to our mind and body can feel daunting and that is where I come in!

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.