Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Indian Springs, AL
Do parts of you feel overwhelmed, agitated, frozen, numb, or out of control with self-destructive thoughts and behaviors? I have 10 years of specialized experience in helping people recover from the shattering effects of trauma. Holding space for your pain and burdens, I am a compassionate listener who will tailor the use of evidence-based interventions and techniques to your specific needs. As a Christian, I often integrate the hope and healing of a gospel-centered approach with therapy, but wherever you may find yourself in your own spiritual journey - I am ready to meet you there.
Do parts of you feel overwhelmed, agitated, frozen, numb, or out of control with self-destructive thoughts and behaviors? I have 10 years of specialized experience in helping people recover from the shattering effects of trauma. Holding space for your pain and burdens, I am a compassionate listener who will tailor the use of evidence-based interventions and techniques to your specific needs. As a Christian, I often integrate the hope and healing of a gospel-centered approach with therapy, but wherever you may find yourself in your own spiritual journey - I am ready to meet you there.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted—doing everything you know to do, yet nothing is really changing. You may understand your patterns but still repeat them or feel stuck in ways that don’t make sense. Often, the issue is deeper than symptoms—it’s how past experiences have shaped your responses.
My work is brain-informed, focused, and aimed at meaningful, lasting change.
If that fits, the work is not about more insight—it’s about changing what’s actually driving those patterns so something finally feels different.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted—doing everything you know to do, yet nothing is really changing. You may understand your patterns but still repeat them or feel stuck in ways that don’t make sense. Often, the issue is deeper than symptoms—it’s how past experiences have shaped your responses.
My work is brain-informed, focused, and aimed at meaningful, lasting change.
If that fits, the work is not about more insight—it’s about changing what’s actually driving those patterns so something finally feels different.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
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It has been wisely said that we are wounded in relationship AND we heal in relationship. This therapeutic relationship is an invitation for you to safely engage your internal experience and connect with what you most need or want for yourself. Out of our wounding, we develop patterns that emerge to help us navigate our environments. These patterns can also keep us from being fully present to our lives, leaving us feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, ashamed, depressed, and lonely. My approach to therapy is led by kindness and curious exploration, supporting you as the client to identify the genuine longings under these patterns.
It has been wisely said that we are wounded in relationship AND we heal in relationship. This therapeutic relationship is an invitation for you to safely engage your internal experience and connect with what you most need or want for yourself. Out of our wounding, we develop patterns that emerge to help us navigate our environments. These patterns can also keep us from being fully present to our lives, leaving us feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, ashamed, depressed, and lonely. My approach to therapy is led by kindness and curious exploration, supporting you as the client to identify the genuine longings under these patterns.
Life is hard! We all need support at times for various reasons. Good for you for seeking that support. We can work together to learn more about making space for the emotions, behaviors and challenges that life brings. My hope is to meet you where you are and facilitate open communication, improved coping skills and grounding techniques through practical and effective evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Let’s work together to achieve your goals of becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
Life is hard! We all need support at times for various reasons. Good for you for seeking that support. We can work together to learn more about making space for the emotions, behaviors and challenges that life brings. My hope is to meet you where you are and facilitate open communication, improved coping skills and grounding techniques through practical and effective evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Let’s work together to achieve your goals of becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
Al has a passion for working with children, teens, young adults, and families.
She tailors her support to your needs through a variety of approaches, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Systems Approach helping you navigate through anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, life changes, and grief and loss. For children, she tailors her approach through techniques of Play Therapy and the Attachment Theory.
Al has a passion for working with children, teens, young adults, and families.
She tailors her support to your needs through a variety of approaches, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Systems Approach helping you navigate through anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, life changes, and grief and loss. For children, she tailors her approach through techniques of Play Therapy and the Attachment Theory.
Sometimes, life is hard. Relationships can be even harder. Sometimes the very family and friends we look to for support leave us more frustrated. Feeling misunderstood can be the worst. Whether you are a couple trying to get on the same page, or an individual struggling to juggle everything, I am here for you. The relationship maybe with a partner or even your parents. But you don't have to keep fighting the same battles alone. Let me help you win.
Sometimes, life is hard. Relationships can be even harder. Sometimes the very family and friends we look to for support leave us more frustrated. Feeling misunderstood can be the worst. Whether you are a couple trying to get on the same page, or an individual struggling to juggle everything, I am here for you. The relationship maybe with a partner or even your parents. But you don't have to keep fighting the same battles alone. Let me help you win.
I can be helpful to children & adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. I understand the complex nature of these experiences and help individuals to improve their experiences in multiple areas of life. I have worked with persons who come from a wide expanse of socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
I can be helpful to children & adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. I understand the complex nature of these experiences and help individuals to improve their experiences in multiple areas of life. I have worked with persons who come from a wide expanse of socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with particular interests in trauma, sexual health, relationship concerns, anxiety, crisis recovery, and major life challenges.
My background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, including at-risk children in behavioral treatment settings and teenagers involved with the juvenile justice system. Additionally, I have experience in sex therapy and conducting substance abuse assessments for the courts. These experiences taught how important a safe place is.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with particular interests in trauma, sexual health, relationship concerns, anxiety, crisis recovery, and major life challenges.
My background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, including at-risk children in behavioral treatment settings and teenagers involved with the juvenile justice system. Additionally, I have experience in sex therapy and conducting substance abuse assessments for the courts. These experiences taught how important a safe place is.
Garrett Brent Irby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35213
Are you returning to the same behavior over and over despite the consequences? Obsessing over certain behaviors and compulsively acting on them? Maybe a loved one in your life struggling with an addiction? Reaching out for help can feel like the end of the rope. For many, it feels like a free fall. You can overcome all of these struggles. You need a guide. Congratulations for courageously taking this first step. Fearful, confused, think it will never get any better? Want some guidance? Since 2012 Garrett has provided counseling services to people who have deep desires for connection with others and peace with the world.
Are you returning to the same behavior over and over despite the consequences? Obsessing over certain behaviors and compulsively acting on them? Maybe a loved one in your life struggling with an addiction? Reaching out for help can feel like the end of the rope. For many, it feels like a free fall. You can overcome all of these struggles. You need a guide. Congratulations for courageously taking this first step. Fearful, confused, think it will never get any better? Want some guidance? Since 2012 Garrett has provided counseling services to people who have deep desires for connection with others and peace with the world.
Are you ready to begin working towards your most fulfilling and satisfying life? You may feel stressed and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of everyday life. You may struggle with really connecting with others in relationships or you may be feeling you are inadequate in some way. I practice client-centered therapy and believe you are the expert in your own life. I would like to partner with you on your journey towards healing and self-actualization. You may have experienced hurts in your life that you would like to work through or understand better. You may benefit from assistance with stress management and healthy coping.
Are you ready to begin working towards your most fulfilling and satisfying life? You may feel stressed and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of everyday life. You may struggle with really connecting with others in relationships or you may be feeling you are inadequate in some way. I practice client-centered therapy and believe you are the expert in your own life. I would like to partner with you on your journey towards healing and self-actualization. You may have experienced hurts in your life that you would like to work through or understand better. You may benefit from assistance with stress management and healthy coping.
I work with adolescents (14+), adults, caregivers, and those preparing for bariatric surgery, providing a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can be yourself and feel heard. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and focused on real-life change. Together, we'll better understand what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting progress.
I work with adolescents (14+), adults, caregivers, and those preparing for bariatric surgery, providing a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can be yourself and feel heard. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and focused on real-life change. Together, we'll better understand what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting progress.
If your emotions feel intense, unpredictable, or exhausting, you’re not broken—you may just need the right support. I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Alabama specializing in personality and mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and traits related to borderline and other personality patterns. I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand your emotions, strengthen relationships, and build skills for balance and stability. Using DBT, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, we’ll work toward lasting change—at your pace.
If your emotions feel intense, unpredictable, or exhausting, you’re not broken—you may just need the right support. I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Alabama specializing in personality and mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and traits related to borderline and other personality patterns. I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand your emotions, strengthen relationships, and build skills for balance and stability. Using DBT, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, we’ll work toward lasting change—at your pace.
Hey, you! Maybe you’ve gotten really good at holding everything together… but lately, it feels harder to keep up. You show up for work, relationships, family, and responsibilities, but internally you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, distracted, or stuck. Your mind won’t slow down, and you’re tired of feeling like you should be handling things better.
Hey, you! Maybe you’ve gotten really good at holding everything together… but lately, it feels harder to keep up. You show up for work, relationships, family, and responsibilities, but internally you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, distracted, or stuck. Your mind won’t slow down, and you’re tired of feeling like you should be handling things better.
I work with all ages who are dealing with fears, anxiety and stress. The pressures of life whether it’s your job, school, relationships, infertility or a traumatic event can leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, unloved, lonely, and broken. These feelings can be debilitating and often lead to depression and other unwanted mental tortures.
I work with all ages who are dealing with fears, anxiety and stress. The pressures of life whether it’s your job, school, relationships, infertility or a traumatic event can leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, unloved, lonely, and broken. These feelings can be debilitating and often lead to depression and other unwanted mental tortures.
Supporting children, teens, adults and grandparents who are raising grandchildren, is a privilege.
As a trauma-informed counselor with 28 years of experience in education, (which includes my serving the past 15 years as a school counselor), I understand the impact adverse childhood experiences have on students' academic achievement and relationships with others. Using compassion and understanding, I love helping clients to navigate the challenges they encounter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Trust Based Relationship Interventions can help us develop goals and strategies for better managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, or family changes that may impact their self regulation, academic achievement, and relationships with others.
Supporting children, teens, adults and grandparents who are raising grandchildren, is a privilege.
As a trauma-informed counselor with 28 years of experience in education, (which includes my serving the past 15 years as a school counselor), I understand the impact adverse childhood experiences have on students' academic achievement and relationships with others. Using compassion and understanding, I love helping clients to navigate the challenges they encounter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Trust Based Relationship Interventions can help us develop goals and strategies for better managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, or family changes that may impact their self regulation, academic achievement, and relationships with others.
Are you feeling profoundly disconnected from yourself, or caught in an exhausting cycle of high conflict within your relationship? For individuals, this often feels like lingering anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the frustrating sense that nothing you've tried reaches the root of your pain. For couples, it might mean feeling unequip to handle intense challenges like infidelity, substance issues, financial pressure, or a widening desire gap without intensifying the negativity. I am not intimidated by high level of conflict or intense relational dynamics. I warmly welcome clients navigating diverse structures.
Are you feeling profoundly disconnected from yourself, or caught in an exhausting cycle of high conflict within your relationship? For individuals, this often feels like lingering anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the frustrating sense that nothing you've tried reaches the root of your pain. For couples, it might mean feeling unequip to handle intense challenges like infidelity, substance issues, financial pressure, or a widening desire gap without intensifying the negativity. I am not intimidated by high level of conflict or intense relational dynamics. I warmly welcome clients navigating diverse structures.
I have been in the field for 10 years helping adults, teens, families and couples through some of the hardest and the most rewarding times in their lives.
Therapists are often asked, "who is your ideal client?" Honestly if I could take away mental health issues I would. The more appropriate question would be "who would you like to work with?" I want progress not only in my own life and career, but progress for my clients so the person that I truly want to work with is someone who desires the same. Do we all feel like making progress every day? No. Ultimately I want someone who is ready to do the work regardless of what is hindering you. We can work on those hinderances together. I got you.
I have been in the field for 10 years helping adults, teens, families and couples through some of the hardest and the most rewarding times in their lives.
Therapists are often asked, "who is your ideal client?" Honestly if I could take away mental health issues I would. The more appropriate question would be "who would you like to work with?" I want progress not only in my own life and career, but progress for my clients so the person that I truly want to work with is someone who desires the same. Do we all feel like making progress every day? No. Ultimately I want someone who is ready to do the work regardless of what is hindering you. We can work on those hinderances together. I got you.
Whether you’re seeking guidance through personal struggles, emotional difficulties, or life transitions, I am here to help you navigate the process with empathy and respect. If you’re looking for a faith-based approach, I am happy to integrate spiritual support into our work together, ensuring that your values and beliefs are respected in the therapeutic process. I am excited and honored to walk alongside my clients on their counseling journey, helping them gain insight, develop resilience, and move forward with confidence. Together, we will work toward achieving the personal growth and healing you deserve.
Whether you’re seeking guidance through personal struggles, emotional difficulties, or life transitions, I am here to help you navigate the process with empathy and respect. If you’re looking for a faith-based approach, I am happy to integrate spiritual support into our work together, ensuring that your values and beliefs are respected in the therapeutic process. I am excited and honored to walk alongside my clients on their counseling journey, helping them gain insight, develop resilience, and move forward with confidence. Together, we will work toward achieving the personal growth and healing you deserve.
I have 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and life transitions, and supporting family members of individuals with special needs and mental health challenges.
Hi, I’m Mary Beth. There are many reasons people seek counseling, whether they’re navigating a life transition, coping with mental health challenges, or simply looking for a safe space to talk things through. I enjoy helping clients feel supported and understood as they work toward their personal goals. I believe therapy works best when it’s tailored to each individual, so I focus on meeting clients where they are and using approaches that fit their unique needs. I’ve worked with individuals of all ages and from a wide range of backgrounds.
I have 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and life transitions, and supporting family members of individuals with special needs and mental health challenges.
Hi, I’m Mary Beth. There are many reasons people seek counseling, whether they’re navigating a life transition, coping with mental health challenges, or simply looking for a safe space to talk things through. I enjoy helping clients feel supported and understood as they work toward their personal goals. I believe therapy works best when it’s tailored to each individual, so I focus on meeting clients where they are and using approaches that fit their unique needs. I’ve worked with individuals of all ages and from a wide range of backgrounds.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
When does a teenager need to see a therapist?
Exploration and existential struggle is a normal part of adolescence, but if your teenager’s emotions or behaviors change so as to disrupt their ability to function academically or socially, you may want to consult a therapist. For example, if a teen’s grades in school drop suddenly or if they begin isolating from their friends and only spending time online, a parent may want to consider therapy.
What can an adolescent therapist help with?
Adolescence is a tumultuous time, and a therapist can help with the challenges that arise, whether they relate to emotions, academics, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, friendships, family dynamics, sexual or gender identity, or alcohol and drug use. A therapist can help teenagers unpack their emotions, understand their experiences, and develop coping skills.
What therapy types are suitable for teenagers?
Teenagers may especially benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (which identifies unhealthy thought patterns to change emotions and behaviors), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility, and interpersonal therapy, which targets interpersonal difficulties. Additionally, adolescent problems may involve family members; family therapy to improve family dynamics and communication is helpful in those cases.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.