Substance Use Therapists in Gardendale, AL
Mary Dawson (Integrative Health Services, LLC)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
Welcome! It is my personal and professional passion to facilitate hope and healing for those who feel hopeless, unheard, unseen, and wounded. I value the importance of meeting each client where they are in their life’s journey and approaching treatment according to those unique needs and experiences. I seek to provide an honest, compassionate, and open-minded therapeutic relationship with each person.
Welcome! It is my personal and professional passion to facilitate hope and healing for those who feel hopeless, unheard, unseen, and wounded. I value the importance of meeting each client where they are in their life’s journey and approaching treatment according to those unique needs and experiences. I seek to provide an honest, compassionate, and open-minded therapeutic relationship with each person.
Integrative Health Services, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
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.
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.
Integrative Health Services, LLC Lelia Ruffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Life can be hard but you do not have to go through it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to explore difficult emotions in challenging times. Depressed? Feeling alone? Anxious? Grief? Adjusting to a big change? Together we can work towards acceptance and the life you envision.
WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Life can be hard but you do not have to go through it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to explore difficult emotions in challenging times. Depressed? Feeling alone? Anxious? Grief? Adjusting to a big change? Together we can work towards acceptance and the life you envision.
Integrative Health Services, LLC Michelle Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP, CREP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? 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 plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? 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 plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
Jordan Vann (Integrative Health Services, LLC)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
*WE ARE TAKING NEW CLIENTS!* I address a range of mental health issues, including addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. Whether you are going through a life transition or have a history of mental health issues, I am glad that you have taken this positive step towards change. I welcome you to walk with me on your journey to wellness, as together, we work to address any barriers that prevent you from accessing your ideal self or life. If you are feeling lost and are ready to find your voice, this can be a safe place to develop and utilize the strengths that already exist within you.
*WE ARE TAKING NEW CLIENTS!* I address a range of mental health issues, including addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. Whether you are going through a life transition or have a history of mental health issues, I am glad that you have taken this positive step towards change. I welcome you to walk with me on your journey to wellness, as together, we work to address any barriers that prevent you from accessing your ideal self or life. If you are feeling lost and are ready to find your voice, this can be a safe place to develop and utilize the strengths that already exist within you.
Dr. Caitlin Wolford Clevenger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
Are you distracted, scattered, or disorganized? Is lack of motivation keeping you from your goals? If you are struggling to make a plan and act on it, now is the time to reach out to my team. Perhaps you have experienced a recent trauma or loss that is distracting you, or you have struggled with focusing your whole life. You might want to know the cause and have a plan to overcome it—-or you know the origin and are tired of living with it. You feel life is more difficult than it could be, if you just had the right tools. You want to feel capable, and you want the people in your life to feel you are dependable.
Are you distracted, scattered, or disorganized? Is lack of motivation keeping you from your goals? If you are struggling to make a plan and act on it, now is the time to reach out to my team. Perhaps you have experienced a recent trauma or loss that is distracting you, or you have struggled with focusing your whole life. You might want to know the cause and have a plan to overcome it—-or you know the origin and are tired of living with it. You feel life is more difficult than it could be, if you just had the right tools. You want to feel capable, and you want the people in your life to feel you are dependable.
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Amber Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pinson, AL 35126 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients of all ages who are dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger, chronic and terminal illness, legal concerns, substance use, and family issues.
Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? Are you wanting to feel like the best version of yourself? Do you just need someone to talk to? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to help you process life's difficulties and experience your best self. I strive to provide a comfortable, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment where we can discuss your specific needs and goals and work together to improve your quality of life. I offer evening telehealth appointments so you will not have to miss work and can meet with me from the comfort and safety of your own home.
I have worked with clients of all ages who are dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger, chronic and terminal illness, legal concerns, substance use, and family issues.
Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? Are you wanting to feel like the best version of yourself? Do you just need someone to talk to? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to help you process life's difficulties and experience your best self. I strive to provide a comfortable, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment where we can discuss your specific needs and goals and work together to improve your quality of life. I offer evening telehealth appointments so you will not have to miss work and can meet with me from the comfort and safety of your own home.
Veronica Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35215
Hi, I am Veronica Harper, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alabama. My approach to counseling includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and at some point, I may use the eclectic approach. My areas of focus include anger management, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and self-esteem. I have experience in working with all populations from ages 2-65 to include males, females, male inmates, gender dysphoria, adolescents, couples, and individuals. I have treated clients with suicidal ideations but I'm most comfortable with depression and anxiety.
Hi, I am Veronica Harper, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alabama. My approach to counseling includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and at some point, I may use the eclectic approach. My areas of focus include anger management, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and self-esteem. I have experience in working with all populations from ages 2-65 to include males, females, male inmates, gender dysphoria, adolescents, couples, and individuals. I have treated clients with suicidal ideations but I'm most comfortable with depression and anxiety.
Broken To Art Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35215 (Online Only)
As a counselor, I believe meeting an individual where they are is a vital part of providing best practice. With over seven years of experience assisting individuals, families, child/adolescents, and teens with a wide range of socials/personal relationships, emotional/trauma, behavioral/crisis, substance abuse, mental health issues, and many other concerns. I think that every person has the skills, abilities, and strengths to overcome and or learn to cope with any problem they may be experiencing, with a little help.
As a counselor, I believe meeting an individual where they are is a vital part of providing best practice. With over seven years of experience assisting individuals, families, child/adolescents, and teens with a wide range of socials/personal relationships, emotional/trauma, behavioral/crisis, substance abuse, mental health issues, and many other concerns. I think that every person has the skills, abilities, and strengths to overcome and or learn to cope with any problem they may be experiencing, with a little help.
Shenetra Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35215
Shenetra Alexander has 13 years of experience as a therapist and has been licensed in Alabama since 2017 as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Shenetra provides individual therapy to adults. Over her career as a therapist, she has worked with substance abuse issues, anger management, domestic violence, mental health issues, grief and loss, couples counseling, and parenting issues. She has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including residential facilities, mental health facilities, substance abuse facilities, and the prison population.
Shenetra Alexander has 13 years of experience as a therapist and has been licensed in Alabama since 2017 as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Shenetra provides individual therapy to adults. Over her career as a therapist, she has worked with substance abuse issues, anger management, domestic violence, mental health issues, grief and loss, couples counseling, and parenting issues. She has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including residential facilities, mental health facilities, substance abuse facilities, and the prison population.
Katasha J Bozeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35215
As a licensed and national board certified counselor, I have over 15 plus years of counseling experience with helping children, teens, adults and couples re-shape their lives into a healthier life. I welcome working with you to discuss concerns that you feel at this time are too heavy to bear.
As a licensed and national board certified counselor, I have over 15 plus years of counseling experience with helping children, teens, adults and couples re-shape their lives into a healthier life. I welcome working with you to discuss concerns that you feel at this time are too heavy to bear.
Jerusalem Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35215
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, or good night! I will give you 25 cool points if you tell me where I borrowed that phrase from. I'm Jerusalem Brown, a fully licensed psychotherapist (who also has a therapist), nationally certified counselor, and adjunct psychology instructor. My expertise centers on the lasting effects of early family dysfunction, emotional neglect, and childhood trauma. Even if you excel academically or professionally—embodying resilience and high functionality—you might still face challenges in cultivating healthy interpersonal dynamics.
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, or good night! I will give you 25 cool points if you tell me where I borrowed that phrase from. I'm Jerusalem Brown, a fully licensed psychotherapist (who also has a therapist), nationally certified counselor, and adjunct psychology instructor. My expertise centers on the lasting effects of early family dysfunction, emotional neglect, and childhood trauma. Even if you excel academically or professionally—embodying resilience and high functionality—you might still face challenges in cultivating healthy interpersonal dynamics.
Tamara Oliver-Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC , NCC, CAMS-II, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35215
I work to create a safe, confidential, genuine, and non-judgmental setting, which is essential for establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship. When clients can experience a sense of unconditional positive regard from their therapist, they will be more apt to be vested in the therapeutic process. Part of my job as a therapist is to actively listen to what you are saying and not saying, during each session. Through active listening, I can help you explore the underlying issues of your experience as well as identify your personal strengths. I utilize a myriad of therapeutic approaches in meeting clients' individual therapeutic goals, needs, and styles. Such as, 'talk' therapy, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy, etc. I promote increased self-awareness and actualization, which develops emotional, physical, and spiritual balance. This works towards reducing many sources of conflict in one's life.
I work to create a safe, confidential, genuine, and non-judgmental setting, which is essential for establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship. When clients can experience a sense of unconditional positive regard from their therapist, they will be more apt to be vested in the therapeutic process. Part of my job as a therapist is to actively listen to what you are saying and not saying, during each session. Through active listening, I can help you explore the underlying issues of your experience as well as identify your personal strengths. I utilize a myriad of therapeutic approaches in meeting clients' individual therapeutic goals, needs, and styles. Such as, 'talk' therapy, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy, etc. I promote increased self-awareness and actualization, which develops emotional, physical, and spiritual balance. This works towards reducing many sources of conflict in one's life.
Vital Life Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35215
When you're going through seasons of difficulty, day to day life stressors or just need somebody to talk to and process with; that search can seem so difficult! You want to unpack with someone who you can trust, someone who won't judge, someone who truly cares about what you're saying and how you feel and someone that's relatable and will talk back when needed and just hear you in other times. We will work together to set goals and get you to what you feel that you need. Welcome to a fresh start! Let's unpack.
When you're going through seasons of difficulty, day to day life stressors or just need somebody to talk to and process with; that search can seem so difficult! You want to unpack with someone who you can trust, someone who won't judge, someone who truly cares about what you're saying and how you feel and someone that's relatable and will talk back when needed and just hear you in other times. We will work together to set goals and get you to what you feel that you need. Welcome to a fresh start! Let's unpack.
Brooke Hill, LICSW, PIP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fultondale, AL 35068
Is it time for you to stop existing and begin living? With over 19 years of experience as a helping professional, I've helped people make positive changes to their lives so that they can live healthier, happier lives. As your therapist, I will empower, educate, and support you in your journey.
Is it time for you to stop existing and begin living? With over 19 years of experience as a helping professional, I've helped people make positive changes to their lives so that they can live healthier, happier lives. As your therapist, I will empower, educate, and support you in your journey.
Online Therapists
Jakeia Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
I work with individuals and groups who have diagnoses such as anxiety, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, grief, substance use, and neurotypical disorders.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker that aims to be a safe space for my clients. My aim is to be there to help you identify areas that YOU want to work on and develop ways to help you meet and reach those goals. I have over 15 years of experience developing collaborative relationships with clients. My style is eclectic, so it caters to each individual client from a place of autonomy as well as respect for each clients ideas, circumstances, and situations. I value you and your decision to work on your mental health and I'd love to be a small part of your journey towards another version of YOU!
I work with individuals and groups who have diagnoses such as anxiety, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, grief, substance use, and neurotypical disorders.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker that aims to be a safe space for my clients. My aim is to be there to help you identify areas that YOU want to work on and develop ways to help you meet and reach those goals. I have over 15 years of experience developing collaborative relationships with clients. My style is eclectic, so it caters to each individual client from a place of autonomy as well as respect for each clients ideas, circumstances, and situations. I value you and your decision to work on your mental health and I'd love to be a small part of your journey towards another version of YOU!
A Mindful Journey - Adrian Owen
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 (Online Only)
I have found that recovery is possible from substance use and/or a mental health challenge.
Reaching out for help can be one of the most important decisions you make in life. I believe that answers lie within each of us and that sometimes we just need a little help in finding a new path. I specialize in addiction recovery, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ and shame. Life can be tough, but so can you!
I have found that recovery is possible from substance use and/or a mental health challenge.
Reaching out for help can be one of the most important decisions you make in life. I believe that answers lie within each of us and that sometimes we just need a little help in finding a new path. I specialize in addiction recovery, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ and shame. Life can be tough, but so can you!
Gina A Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hoover, AL 35216 (Online Only)
I believe individuals are worthy of experiencing their best quality of life. Sometimes to achieve this, it requires a partnership with another person to help bring change. Together we can set goals and work to address your current stressors that get in the way of you experiencing the life you want to have. Whether you or your loved one have a substance use disorder, a history of trauma, or experience high levels of anger or anxiety, there is relief, and I am here to help you. I also enjoy working with couples to navigate the many stressors relationships encounter and work toward a healthier and more fulfilling connection.
I believe individuals are worthy of experiencing their best quality of life. Sometimes to achieve this, it requires a partnership with another person to help bring change. Together we can set goals and work to address your current stressors that get in the way of you experiencing the life you want to have. Whether you or your loved one have a substance use disorder, a history of trauma, or experience high levels of anger or anxiety, there is relief, and I am here to help you. I also enjoy working with couples to navigate the many stressors relationships encounter and work toward a healthier and more fulfilling connection.
Rebecca L. Cohen
Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36117
I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I have spent the past few years specializing in working with women. I have experience working with clients who deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, chronic stress, substance use/recovery, and grief. I have primarily worked with individuals, but do have some experience working with couples dealing with issues such as communication and relationship stress. I offer both in person therapy sessions and telehealth with options for homework/client success portal for worksheet and information to help between sessions to keep you making progress toward your goals.
I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I have spent the past few years specializing in working with women. I have experience working with clients who deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, chronic stress, substance use/recovery, and grief. I have primarily worked with individuals, but do have some experience working with couples dealing with issues such as communication and relationship stress. I offer both in person therapy sessions and telehealth with options for homework/client success portal for worksheet and information to help between sessions to keep you making progress toward your goals.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.