Therapists in Mountain Brook, AL

Beginning the journey to finding healing and wholeness can be scary. That’s why I believe in partnering with clients to guide them through the process of growing, learning, and becoming themselves. I use trauma-informed individual talk therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients reach their goals in a confidential and welcoming atmosphere. I strongly believe that all people have the right and potential to heal and grow and I look to empower all clients through the use of evidence-based practice.
Beginning the journey to finding healing and wholeness can be scary. That’s why I believe in partnering with clients to guide them through the process of growing, learning, and becoming themselves. I use trauma-informed individual talk therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients reach their goals in a confidential and welcoming atmosphere. I strongly believe that all people have the right and potential to heal and grow and I look to empower all clients through the use of evidence-based practice.

If you are currently looking at my profile, there is a specific reason that you are here. I will start by saying that I am encouraged by you because taking the first steps to seeking therapy is oftentimes the hardest part.
If you are currently looking at my profile, there is a specific reason that you are here. I will start by saying that I am encouraged by you because taking the first steps to seeking therapy is oftentimes the hardest part.

Everyone has a story to tell and everyone needs to learn how to know and tell their story more fully. Do you want to know how to tell your story more fully? Does your story cause you to feel anxious? Are you struggling to make sense of life? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? As Maya Angelou says “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. I would love to work with you.
Everyone has a story to tell and everyone needs to learn how to know and tell their story more fully. Do you want to know how to tell your story more fully? Does your story cause you to feel anxious? Are you struggling to make sense of life? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? As Maya Angelou says “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. I would love to work with you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and overlooked? I am committed to helping you feel seen and heard in the midst of all life stages. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and everyday stress. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, and I’m here to meet you where you are. There is hope on this journey towards healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and overlooked? I am committed to helping you feel seen and heard in the midst of all life stages. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and everyday stress. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, and I’m here to meet you where you are. There is hope on this journey towards healing.

I work with clients who feel disconnected from others, themselves or life. I specialize in helping people with anxiety, including anxiety caused by trauma, whether it happened recently, in your far past, or both. Psychotherapy starts with the personal connection, so the first step is finding the therapist that is right for you. Once that is achieved, therapy can become a collaborative effort of determining goals, obstacles to reaching those goals, and the best paths forward. Ultimately, finding a therapist that you connect with is the biggest predictor of growth in therapy.
I work with clients who feel disconnected from others, themselves or life. I specialize in helping people with anxiety, including anxiety caused by trauma, whether it happened recently, in your far past, or both. Psychotherapy starts with the personal connection, so the first step is finding the therapist that is right for you. Once that is achieved, therapy can become a collaborative effort of determining goals, obstacles to reaching those goals, and the best paths forward. Ultimately, finding a therapist that you connect with is the biggest predictor of growth in therapy.

United Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMFTA, MD
6 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.

Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or stiff—and it shouldn’t. My clients often say our sessions feel more like real, meaningful conversations than formal therapy. I'm here to listen, talk things through, and help you think in new ways—without pressure or pretense. You won’t get quick-fix answers or one-size-fits-all advice. What you will get is honest insight, steady support, and space to be fully yourself. If desired, I’m also happy to integrate a Christian worldview into our conversations—I hold a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and believe faith can be a powerful part of the healing journey.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or stiff—and it shouldn’t. My clients often say our sessions feel more like real, meaningful conversations than formal therapy. I'm here to listen, talk things through, and help you think in new ways—without pressure or pretense. You won’t get quick-fix answers or one-size-fits-all advice. What you will get is honest insight, steady support, and space to be fully yourself. If desired, I’m also happy to integrate a Christian worldview into our conversations—I hold a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and believe faith can be a powerful part of the healing journey.

I started In Between Counseling because I know firsthand how overwhelming life’s transitions can be—whether it’s navigating the teenage years, stepping into adulthood, or figuring out who you are in the chaos of work, relationships, and parenthood. I specialize in helping teens and adults manage stress, anxiety, and depression, guiding them through the messy "in-between" moments of life with humor, empathy, and straight-to-the-point honesty.
I started In Between Counseling because I know firsthand how overwhelming life’s transitions can be—whether it’s navigating the teenage years, stepping into adulthood, or figuring out who you are in the chaos of work, relationships, and parenthood. I specialize in helping teens and adults manage stress, anxiety, and depression, guiding them through the messy "in-between" moments of life with humor, empathy, and straight-to-the-point honesty.

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!

Life can be challenging. Everyone needs someone who will listen to them and help manage their day to day issues or long term problems. The negative stigma of "mental health" has dissipated in recent years and more and more people are taking advantage of getting their mental and emotional needs met through therapy. Take the first step and reach out for help. I want to help you.
Life can be challenging. Everyone needs someone who will listen to them and help manage their day to day issues or long term problems. The negative stigma of "mental health" has dissipated in recent years and more and more people are taking advantage of getting their mental and emotional needs met through therapy. Take the first step and reach out for help. I want to help you.

Do you find it difficult to be kind and compassionate toward yourself? Are you mired in self-criticism or paralyzed by self doubt? Have you felt overwhelmed by life? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? The Persian poet Rumi very wisely stated that the wound is the very place where the light enters. Often it is only through the vulnerability produced by our struggles that we increase our awareness, move toward growth, and are open to making changes. We all experience times that we find ourselves struggling to heal from wounds inflicted by what we encounter as we journey down the difficult road of life.
Do you find it difficult to be kind and compassionate toward yourself? Are you mired in self-criticism or paralyzed by self doubt? Have you felt overwhelmed by life? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? The Persian poet Rumi very wisely stated that the wound is the very place where the light enters. Often it is only through the vulnerability produced by our struggles that we increase our awareness, move toward growth, and are open to making changes. We all experience times that we find ourselves struggling to heal from wounds inflicted by what we encounter as we journey down the difficult road of life.

Hello, I'm Terrance Battles, a licensed professional counselor specializing in CBT and Person-Centered Therapy. With a strong foundation in these evidence-based practices, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate through their challenges and achieve personal growth. Through a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I provide individual and couples therapy to help clients navigate through their challenges and develop healthier coping strategies.
Hello, I'm Terrance Battles, a licensed professional counselor specializing in CBT and Person-Centered Therapy. With a strong foundation in these evidence-based practices, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate through their challenges and achieve personal growth. Through a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I provide individual and couples therapy to help clients navigate through their challenges and develop healthier coping strategies.

My name is Cecelia D. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Alabama and Mississippi. My practice is located in Mobile, Alabama providing in-person and virtual therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults specializing in areas such as stress and anger management, effective communication, behavioral issues, family relationships, grief, life-changing events, and couple and marital relationships. I utilize Solution Therapy to assist my Clients in developing and improving their personal skills in addressing issues impacting their lives.
My name is Cecelia D. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Alabama and Mississippi. My practice is located in Mobile, Alabama providing in-person and virtual therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults specializing in areas such as stress and anger management, effective communication, behavioral issues, family relationships, grief, life-changing events, and couple and marital relationships. I utilize Solution Therapy to assist my Clients in developing and improving their personal skills in addressing issues impacting their lives.

My name is Sherika Thomas-Miller, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Montgomery, AL, and working with clients statewide via telehealth or in-office. I work with adolescents to Geriatric and specialize in stress, depression, and anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress throughout their therapeutic journey.
My name is Sherika Thomas-Miller, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Montgomery, AL, and working with clients statewide via telehealth or in-office. I work with adolescents to Geriatric and specialize in stress, depression, and anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress throughout their therapeutic journey.

I can be helpful to folks with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, parenting difficulties, sexual concerns, 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 folks with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, parenting difficulties, sexual concerns, 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.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Maybe you’re stuck in the same patterns- overthinking, people pleasing, avoiding conflict, doubting yourself- and no matter how much you try to push through, you keep landing back in the same place. Maybe your relationship feels like a cycle of frustration, or your stress levels have hit the point where even small things feel overwhelming. Life doesn’t come with a guidebook for navigating all the big emotions, complicated relationships, or relentless pressure to have it all together. But that doesn’t mean you have to sort through it by yourself.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Maybe you’re stuck in the same patterns- overthinking, people pleasing, avoiding conflict, doubting yourself- and no matter how much you try to push through, you keep landing back in the same place. Maybe your relationship feels like a cycle of frustration, or your stress levels have hit the point where even small things feel overwhelming. Life doesn’t come with a guidebook for navigating all the big emotions, complicated relationships, or relentless pressure to have it all together. But that doesn’t mean you have to sort through it by yourself.

Welcome to my practice! I offer therapy in Mountain Brook, Alabama and virtually to those in Alabama. Along this journey, I have found the connection between therapist and client to be one of great depth and true accomplishment. Whether you are navigating next steps in life or you are walking through a difficult season, I believe therapy can be a safe place to share, learn and grow. It is a dream come true to be able to work with people wanting to pursue a journey of growth and healing.
Welcome to my practice! I offer therapy in Mountain Brook, Alabama and virtually to those in Alabama. Along this journey, I have found the connection between therapist and client to be one of great depth and true accomplishment. Whether you are navigating next steps in life or you are walking through a difficult season, I believe therapy can be a safe place to share, learn and grow. It is a dream come true to be able to work with people wanting to pursue a journey of growth and healing.

I enjoy working with clients to help identify their strengths, overcome obstacles and build their self-esteem. I work with clients to normalize their feelings and increase their self-awareness. I am passionate about removing the stigma from therapy and mental health treatment. I try to promote mindfulness when dealing with strong emotions and work to offer clients a safe and nonjudgmental place to share their feelings.
I enjoy working with clients to help identify their strengths, overcome obstacles and build their self-esteem. I work with clients to normalize their feelings and increase their self-awareness. I am passionate about removing the stigma from therapy and mental health treatment. I try to promote mindfulness when dealing with strong emotions and work to offer clients a safe and nonjudgmental place to share their feelings.

My name is Angel Morgan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I am dual licensed in Oklahoma and Alabama. I currently work with anyone over the age of 10. I seem to do very well with teenagers and have specialized in working with young adults on narcissistic abuse recovery. I currently work with anyone over the age of 10. I seem to do very well with teenagers and have specialized in working with young adults on narcissistic abuse recovery.
My name is Angel Morgan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I am dual licensed in Oklahoma and Alabama. I currently work with anyone over the age of 10. I seem to do very well with teenagers and have specialized in working with young adults on narcissistic abuse recovery. I currently work with anyone over the age of 10. I seem to do very well with teenagers and have specialized in working with young adults on narcissistic abuse recovery.

Hello, my name is Shanton Roberson and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I am very passionate about my line of work because I do the work first and I know how challenging the work can be. It is the most beautiful ugly experience ever. I am a person-centered therapist and you best know your story. I am here to interpret or to just be a sounding board so that we can work through it together. My most common theoretical approaches are psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic.
Hello, my name is Shanton Roberson and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I am very passionate about my line of work because I do the work first and I know how challenging the work can be. It is the most beautiful ugly experience ever. I am a person-centered therapist and you best know your story. I am here to interpret or to just be a sounding board so that we can work through it together. My most common theoretical approaches are psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Mountain Brook, AL
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Mountain Brook, AL who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
68% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
97% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
44% | New Directions | Lucet |
41% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Mountain Brook, AL see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Mountain Brook?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.