Spirituality Therapists in Birmingham, AL
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Rev. Dr. Tommie Watkins Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, MDiv
Verified
Verified
I understand you are questioning and even struggling with sexuality,
spirituality
, anger, fear, grief and loss, and codependency in romantic, platonic, professional, and familial relationships.
My ideal client is one that perhaps is dealing with feelings of fear, anger, envy, uncertainty, depression, perhaps amplified by strong religious convictions and spiritual uncertainty. They are particularly uncomfortable with being vulnerable often negligent in discussing feelings and issues of religion and
spirituality
, but will allow a few conversations to explore what their particular and specific issues and beliefs may be, including past traumas and sexual abuse issues. This client would be open to exploring their
spirituality
(not religion) as a means of developing and improving coping skills and spiritual strategies.
Alan Swindall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Your
spirituality
might be an untapped reservoir as you seek to make these changes in your life.
If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, then this is a great place to start. As a marriage & family therapist, my goal is to help you reach your goals and to celebrate life in a more fulfilling way. I can help provide you with the tools and resources you need to win at life.
Kelsey S. Wilson
Counselor, PhD, CPC, ALC
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients! Events, whether negative or positive, can be critical in the lives of many. Existential problems can be seen in loneliness, end-of-life, grief and loss, systemic oppressions or many responsibilities effecting your value system. The religious and spiritual perspective is an important role in the healing process. Many individuals rely on their religion and
spirituality
during difficult life transitions. Counseling can create a foundation to conceptualize struggles and clarifying values. I’m aware of how prayer can assist with reducing psychological distress.
Shirley A. Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, LPC, NCC, ACPE-P
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While my own
spirituality
and faith are important to me, I do not impose them on others.
Sometimes we come to places in our lives when we don't know where to turn. At these times, we need someone to walk alongside us as we search. When I am invited to be that person, my role as your counselor is to provide a caring relationship of trust in which you can find healing and hope. I've heard it said, "It is in relationships that we become broken, and it is in relationships that we can find healing." Whether you are an individual, couple or family, I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you - wherever you are in your journey.
Natalia Koulichova
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of interest include relational psychotherapy,
spirituality
, dream work, creative use of art, poetry, metaphors, and healing stories.
Have you been struggling with relationship problems, loneliness, depression, anxiety, unresolved childhood trauma, personal insecurity, low self esteem, or spiritual concerns? May be you have difficulties dealing with aging, adjusting to mid-life transitions, and grieving your life losses. I have a lot of experience in providing counseling to people in distress when they need support, guidance, and encouragement. I help people to uncover their strengths, clarify their values, and start doing what matters.
David E. Myers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Traumatic events or issues with family, relationship and work can lead to depression, chronic anxiety, grief and PTSD. Resultantly, the quality of life deteriorates. Psychotherapy (counseling) enables you to explore your cognitive and emotional sides. It involves connecting your past wounds and present emotions. Psychodynamic therapy enables you to go beyond managing your present emotions and go to the source. I have explored and had many diversified experiences in
Spirituality
which is important in terms of your present and past experiences. My holistic orientation includes heed to nutrition in all matters related to the MIND-BODY-SPIRIT connection.
Benjamin Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, C-DBT, PMH-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you where you would like to be in relation to your career, family, health, education, or
spirituality
? Has your life become slightly, or significantly out of balance? I welcome the opportunity to use the skills that I have attained in counseling to help others “take back their pen” for years to come.
Welcome! I’m Courtney Benjamin, and I am a licensed professional counselor, and owner of Benjamin Counseling and Consulting, LLC. I believe that people are born with enormous potential! That being said, sometimes situations occur in our lives which directly or indirectly impact the pace at which one may reach that potential. When people are able to identify at what point they stopped being an author in their lives, they can go back, pick up the pen, and begin re-writing their story. It is for this reason that I offer individual, family, and couples' therapy sessions, to aid individuals in this endeavor.
Kenneth J Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified
Verified
I discuss faith and
spirituality
with clients as they seem relevant to the client's development and the issues the client brings to counseling.
Most of us arrive at times when we can benefit from talking with a knowledgeable person who can listen with the objective of helping us to understand ourselves. My goal as a counselor is to help each person know and accept themselves. When I can provide that kind of counseling relationship, clients are much more likely to find their own strengths and wisdom. By listening with compassion and empathy, rather than judgment, I am more likely to help clients find greater harmony and peace in their relationships.
Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
If
spirituality
is something you desire to bring into your therapeutic journey, I am a Psychotherapist with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
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.
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Sara L Hoover
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My specialty areas: individuals, couples/families, coping skills, caring for the caregivers/life transitions, grief/loss, identity/orientation,
spirituality
/religious concerns/abuse, transitions in parenting (ex: adolescents to college).
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
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMFTA, MD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Faith and
spirituality
are a strong foundation in which professionals function and perceive wholeness and healing.
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.
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Fortify Christian Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CMAT, ACBC
Verified
Verified
At Fortify Christian Counseling, LLC, we stand by the principle that every human is fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of the Creator, and for a very distinct purpose, to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. With this in mind, the broad goal of counseling at Fortify Christian Counseling, LLC is to help clients live out their unique purpose on earth, by strengthening the inner being (the spirit of man) and fortifying the soul for the glory of God. This occurs during the course of counseling by reconciling losses, restoring hope, embracing higher levels of self-control and self-discipline, and creating a safe space for growth.
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Robert Boyd Roberts
Counselor, MA, ALC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am Robert Roberts; I specialize in supporting clients who struggle to overcome church hurt, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, clergy, and goal setting. We together and devise a plan to meet those goals, whether they are emotional or spiritual issues. I, as your counselor, will be right there with you to guide and help you overcome your problems. Also, we use the Save Your Marriage Before it Starts (SYMBIS) assessment. Counseling to help with your future marriage or current marriage. This assessment reviews complex issues and opens up a conversation though the unpacking of the report.
Luther Durham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified
Verified
Experienced Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Mindfulness, Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Family Therapy. Strong community and social services professional with a Master's degree focused in Clinical Social Work from University of Alabama.
Charles Jay Whetsell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My orientation is towards helping clients experience at the deepest level possible those beliefs and emotional stances which color every moment of their lives, even if unconsciously, and which give rise to the variety of circumstances and interactions of daily life. "Problems" are viewed in the context of the whole life, and seen as signs that a once-creative solution is now blocking the full expression of vitality, meaning, and one's most fundamental nature. Change is possible only on the foundation of a precise and honest experience of oneself marked by warmth and acceptance.
Barbara Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Taber Carlson
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I provide counseling to the broken and hurting people who desire the strength to endure whatever life throws at them. I employ an integrative approach tailored to your personal strengths in order to help you overcoming challenges and enhance your quality of life mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually.
Dr. Shameka Pointer Allen
BA, MS, PhD, CHT, CAMS-1
I believe in getting to the root of all problems. I am a Christian Counselor in which I use my psychology knowledge as well as my spiritual beliefs to help individuals and families lives better.
Impact Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
IMPACT has several counselors and therapists on staff with training, background, and experience in most areas of counseling. IMPACT provides counseling solutions to people who are seeking to make changes in their life. We specialize in marital conflict, divorce, relationship problems, grief, anger, troubled teens, depression, stress, anxiety, and financial troubles.
Mary Elaine Gamel-Rasco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MEd, LPC, S-LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, extensive experience in mental health, substance abuse & spiritual issues as a Chaplain/Pastoral Counselor. I hold two Masters Degrees: Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care/Counseling & Master of Education in Counseling/Guidance. Worked over 10 years with adults & now am expanding into work with children/adolescents. Enjoy working with people in building their self-esteem, exploring impact of families of origin on their current functioning, & helping persons connect with their identity/purpose, using various modalities. I enjoy using Sandplay Therapy & other creative methods. I invite you to contact me to help you discover your strengths & build coping tools.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.