Female Therapists in Leeds, AL
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—emotionally, mentally, or spiritually—and is seeking clarity and healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or a loss of sense of self. Their needs center around feeling seen, safe, and supported as they make sense of their experiences. Their goals are to build emotional resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and live with more peace and authenticity. Ultimately, they want to reconnect with who they truly are and learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and compassion.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—emotionally, mentally, or spiritually—and is seeking clarity and healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or a loss of sense of self. Their needs center around feeling seen, safe, and supported as they make sense of their experiences. Their goals are to build emotional resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and live with more peace and authenticity. Ultimately, they want to reconnect with who they truly are and learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and compassion.
Julie Kizer
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, RPT
Leeds, AL 35094
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard to endure at times. I believe there is power in feeling seen and heard and I seek to give all of my clients that opportunity. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma - you are not alone. You do not have to suffer in silence. Whether you are struggling with stress in your job or relationships, life changes/transitions, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, school issues, anger, or other issues, I welcome an opportunity to walk alongside you to find hope and healing.
Life can be hard to endure at times. I believe there is power in feeling seen and heard and I seek to give all of my clients that opportunity. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma - you are not alone. You do not have to suffer in silence. Whether you are struggling with stress in your job or relationships, life changes/transitions, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, school issues, anger, or other issues, I welcome an opportunity to walk alongside you to find hope and healing.
Taking NEW clients now! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? Is your marriage, family or child struggling and you don’t know what else to do? Are you going through a new life transition or maybe your frustrated over unresolved conflict? You are not alone! Together, we figure out what is going on, what is causing issues to repeat or get worse, or maybe some things you haven't tried in a long time. At Embers of Hope Counseling, you’ll learn positive coping and communication skills for life and relationships, strategies for an improved sense of self including self care and breathing techniques to help decrease anxiety.
Taking NEW clients now! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? Is your marriage, family or child struggling and you don’t know what else to do? Are you going through a new life transition or maybe your frustrated over unresolved conflict? You are not alone! Together, we figure out what is going on, what is causing issues to repeat or get worse, or maybe some things you haven't tried in a long time. At Embers of Hope Counseling, you’ll learn positive coping and communication skills for life and relationships, strategies for an improved sense of self including self care and breathing techniques to help decrease anxiety.
Life can be tough to navigate alone. It’s a courageous choice to say yes to support. While scary and a bit unsettling, the best gift awaits…deeper access to yourself. It's okay to receive that. If you are experiencing a deep sense of being alone, internal conflict, fear of confronting unsettling thoughts and emotions, or a low sense of self…please know you are not alone. A space to be seen and heard exists that allows you the freedom to honestly explore experiences, wounds, emotions, and thoughts that you might have been convinced needed to stay hidden. The human condition is one we often try to escape.
Life can be tough to navigate alone. It’s a courageous choice to say yes to support. While scary and a bit unsettling, the best gift awaits…deeper access to yourself. It's okay to receive that. If you are experiencing a deep sense of being alone, internal conflict, fear of confronting unsettling thoughts and emotions, or a low sense of self…please know you are not alone. A space to be seen and heard exists that allows you the freedom to honestly explore experiences, wounds, emotions, and thoughts that you might have been convinced needed to stay hidden. The human condition is one we often try to escape.
I love working with children, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed and need support finding their way forward. Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, big emotions, OCD, eating concerns, or tough transitions, I help clients and families find clarity and direction. Clients who work best with me want practical tools, gentle guidance, and a supportive space where they can feel understood, build confidence, and start creating positive, lasting change.
I love working with children, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed and need support finding their way forward. Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, big emotions, OCD, eating concerns, or tough transitions, I help clients and families find clarity and direction. Clients who work best with me want practical tools, gentle guidance, and a supportive space where they can feel understood, build confidence, and start creating positive, lasting change.
Asking for help is one of the hardest things a person can do. So awesome job! You have already taken the first big step. I am here to support you through any hardships you may be going through in your life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, and lgbtqia+ struggles. Together, we will work to make your symptoms and struggles easier to navigate and manage to give you a more fulfilled life. I take a client-centered approach to help you feel comfortable opening up at your pace. You drive the session, and you are in control of your therapeutic journey. I look forward to working with you!
Asking for help is one of the hardest things a person can do. So awesome job! You have already taken the first big step. I am here to support you through any hardships you may be going through in your life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, and lgbtqia+ struggles. Together, we will work to make your symptoms and struggles easier to navigate and manage to give you a more fulfilled life. I take a client-centered approach to help you feel comfortable opening up at your pace. You drive the session, and you are in control of your therapeutic journey. I look forward to working with you!
My practice focuses on providing support and healing to those who grapple with a range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and other issues that can effect well-being. I seek to empower clients with effective tools for their unique challenges. In addition to individual therapy, I offer couples therapy to support relationships and communication, and equine-assisted therapy at the Red Barn.
My practice focuses on providing support and healing to those who grapple with a range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and other issues that can effect well-being. I seek to empower clients with effective tools for their unique challenges. In addition to individual therapy, I offer couples therapy to support relationships and communication, and equine-assisted therapy at the Red Barn.
Hi! Grab a snack and let’s chat! Do you feel like you’ve been going through life walking on eggshells? Have you been stressed to the point where your relationship with yourself or loved ones have slowly started dwindling? It gets difficult when life throws things your way and you’re not fully prepared for it. Having the right people and tools in our life makes all the difference and that’s where therapy can help you navigate your way through stress and anxieties of all magnitudes.
Hi! Grab a snack and let’s chat! Do you feel like you’ve been going through life walking on eggshells? Have you been stressed to the point where your relationship with yourself or loved ones have slowly started dwindling? It gets difficult when life throws things your way and you’re not fully prepared for it. Having the right people and tools in our life makes all the difference and that’s where therapy can help you navigate your way through stress and anxieties of all magnitudes.
I’m a therapist who helps adults navigate anxiety, burnout, and the emotional weight of doing it all. I provide a safe, grace-filled space for them to process, heal, and learn how to truly thrive. If you know anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, I’d love to be a resource for them. As a therapist, my approach is rooted in compassion, grace, and real-life understanding. I work with women who are juggling multiple roles—professional, mom, wife, caregiver—and feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or stuck.
I’m a therapist who helps adults navigate anxiety, burnout, and the emotional weight of doing it all. I provide a safe, grace-filled space for them to process, heal, and learn how to truly thrive. If you know anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, I’d love to be a resource for them. As a therapist, my approach is rooted in compassion, grace, and real-life understanding. I work with women who are juggling multiple roles—professional, mom, wife, caregiver—and feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or stuck.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and I am deeply committed to helping my clients thrive both in their personal lives and relationships. With a client-centered approach, I meet you where you are on your therapeutic journey and work alongside you to help you reach your goals. My focus is on providing practical, meaningful tools to help you cope, improve, and sustain success in your life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and I am deeply committed to helping my clients thrive both in their personal lives and relationships. With a client-centered approach, I meet you where you are on your therapeutic journey and work alongside you to help you reach your goals. My focus is on providing practical, meaningful tools to help you cope, improve, and sustain success in your life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience working with a variety of populations. My specialties include working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and childhood trauma. I also specialize in assisting women navigating the various challenges of motherhood, along with people of color.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience working with a variety of populations. My specialties include working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and childhood trauma. I also specialize in assisting women navigating the various challenges of motherhood, along with people of color.
Life is hard! We all need support at times for various reasons. Good for you for seeking out 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 out 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.
I believe it is brave to seek counseling, and I know positive change can be achieved. Through participation in therapy, people can develop more self-awareness and gain peace of mind. I want to meet people where they are in their journey and move at the pace they decide. My goal is to help people make changes to their thoughts and behaviors in order to improve their relationships and lives.
I believe it is brave to seek counseling, and I know positive change can be achieved. Through participation in therapy, people can develop more self-awareness and gain peace of mind. I want to meet people where they are in their journey and move at the pace they decide. My goal is to help people make changes to their thoughts and behaviors in order to improve their relationships and lives.
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No matter your age, occupation, or lifestyle every lived experience thus far in your life has contributed to who you are today. These experiences have shaped your way of seeing the world ultimately effecting your thoughts and actions. Therapy provides you a safe space to deeply explore these experiences, thoughts, and actions or even just vent about them. I believe that you’re the author to your own life, and therapy can be a great place to turn a new page, start a new chapter, and write your book in the way you want.
No matter your age, occupation, or lifestyle every lived experience thus far in your life has contributed to who you are today. These experiences have shaped your way of seeing the world ultimately effecting your thoughts and actions. Therapy provides you a safe space to deeply explore these experiences, thoughts, and actions or even just vent about them. I believe that you’re the author to your own life, and therapy can be a great place to turn a new page, start a new chapter, and write your book in the way you want.
As humans, we navigate what can feel like an unsteady and confusing world. Life can be overwhelming. We may find ourselves in places where we need to make hard choices and manage difficult situations. As a counselor, my passion is for walking with clients through challenging times by using an integrated, person-centered therapeutic approach. Our process will be based on what works best for you, using techniques that include narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy. I pride myself on building strong relationships based on trust as we progress through the growth and recovery process.
As humans, we navigate what can feel like an unsteady and confusing world. Life can be overwhelming. We may find ourselves in places where we need to make hard choices and manage difficult situations. As a counselor, my passion is for walking with clients through challenging times by using an integrated, person-centered therapeutic approach. Our process will be based on what works best for you, using techniques that include narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy. I pride myself on building strong relationships based on trust as we progress through the growth and recovery process.
As a mental health counselor, my primary commitment is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for individuals of all ages who are navigating various challenges, including trauma, transitions, and the complexities of daily life. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, acceptance and respect for each client's unique experiences and needs.
As a mental health counselor, my primary commitment is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for individuals of all ages who are navigating various challenges, including trauma, transitions, and the complexities of daily life. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, acceptance and respect for each client's unique experiences and needs.
If you are experiencing a challenging time in your life personally or professionally, need assistance working through a conflict or you are simply seeking personal growth, I am here to journey with you along the path; providing Support, Acceptance, and Guidance towards your Enlightenment (SAGE).
If you are experiencing a challenging time in your life personally or professionally, need assistance working through a conflict or you are simply seeking personal growth, I am here to journey with you along the path; providing Support, Acceptance, and Guidance towards your Enlightenment (SAGE).
Many women live with a quiet but persistent feeling of being misunderstood, constantly trying to meet the expectations of others while feeling disconnected from their true selves. Whether it is the weight of unprocessed grief, unresolved trauma, or self-doubt that lingers despite accomplishments, this internal struggle creates exhaustion and frustration. You may feel like you are always playing a role, never fully embracing your own identity, and wondering how to break free from the patterns that hold you back.
Many women live with a quiet but persistent feeling of being misunderstood, constantly trying to meet the expectations of others while feeling disconnected from their true selves. Whether it is the weight of unprocessed grief, unresolved trauma, or self-doubt that lingers despite accomplishments, this internal struggle creates exhaustion and frustration. You may feel like you are always playing a role, never fully embracing your own identity, and wondering how to break free from the patterns that hold you back.
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for positive change in their life. It can be difficult at times to see the path to positive change especially when everyday life is difficult or triggering and I am here to help make that path easier. Sometimes, you may just be having a difficult time and that is a good time to seek therapy to find the answers to the questions of "Why?" and "How to get better?" I am here to help you unlock those answers and facilitate change that you want in your life. Issues I have experience working with include trauma, life changes, anxiety, depression, professional issues, and addiction.
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for positive change in their life. It can be difficult at times to see the path to positive change especially when everyday life is difficult or triggering and I am here to help make that path easier. Sometimes, you may just be having a difficult time and that is a good time to seek therapy to find the answers to the questions of "Why?" and "How to get better?" I am here to help you unlock those answers and facilitate change that you want in your life. Issues I have experience working with include trauma, life changes, anxiety, depression, professional issues, and addiction.
I founded In Between Counseling because I understand firsthand how overwhelming life’s transitions can be, whether you are navigating college, stepping into adulthood, or searching for a sense of self amid the chaos of work, relationships, and parenthood.
I founded In Between Counseling because I understand firsthand how overwhelming life’s transitions can be, whether you are navigating college, stepping into adulthood, or searching for a sense of self amid the chaos of work, relationships, and parenthood.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.