Couples Counseling Therapists in Opelika, AL

For more than 25 years Dr, Rubio has counseled adults, adolescents, couples , and families. Helping college students adjust to living away from home has been a particularly rewarding part of his practice. Dr. Rubio also collaborates with local attorneys to provide psychological services for alcohol and drug related offenses, and anger management issues.Since 1993, he has served as psychological consultant to Lyman Ward Military Academy, a military boarding school.

As a military Chaplain and relationship coach for more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals & couples from every demographic. Some have sought me out years after moving to different locations and I have a proven record of helping people who are going through difficult situations. This includes leaders making organizational decisions, couples working through issues, and people who lack the confidence or courage to deal with challenges. I sit with people in grief or in really challenging moments, and I've led hundreds of workshops and retreats designed to empower couples and individuals to succeed.

I believe healthy people make healthy partners make healthy parents, and in that order! Life is hard and stresses are very real at each stage of life. I am here to assist you in becoming a healthy, balanced individual so that you are able to relate to others in healthy, balanced ways. Through individual therapy, couples ' therapy, family therapy, and parenting skills training, I will walk along side the individual, the couple, the blended and traditional family in becoming healthy people, partners, and parents.

Thank you for the opportunity for considering me to work with you. My background is unique and varied which provides a broad range of knowledge, and experiences from having served in the U.S. Army, worked in Law Enforcement for over twenty-five years, worked on a church staff and as Therapist. I find it rewarding to help individuals realize their potential, see hope in a better future and becoming their best selves in life. We should not be defined by the negative beliefs we hold about ourselves but in the positive changes we can make. I have worked with individuals, couples , families, groups, adults, and adolescents.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a concentration in clinical social work, social casework, and social work administration. I have been working in the Social Work field since 2008 addressing partner violence and chronic conditions such as HIV, HCV, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, etc. As a practitioner, my goal is to create a brave environment for all people, to respect their human dignity, and self-determination. After all, you are the expert in your life and I will work alongside with you to remind you again that you do matter and you do have the ability to change your life.

I provide support for clients in making progress on their life goals, whether it's stopping negative thinking, or improving relationships, or dealing with other obstacles to well-being. My passion in counseling is to see clients grow by moving towards healthier ways of coping with stress and other life challenges. I have over 15 years of experience working with school-aged children and adults, dealing with a wide range of issues such as motivational difficulties, social adjustment, negative self-image, assertiveness, positive parenting, grief and loss, obsessive thinking, and self-hurtful behavior.

Dr. Vollenweider was born and raised in the New Orleans area. He is a licensed psychologist who earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 2000. He is a member of the American Psychological Association. He offers individual psychotherapy for school-aged children, adolescents, college students, and other adults. Dr. Vollenweider also provides family and couples therapy. The most common issues addressed in psychotherapy include anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, adjustment difficulties, and ADHD.

During this time of social distancing, I am offering teletherapy appointments for those interested in beginning therapy or continuing with services in order to preserve both physical health and mental well-being. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 2008. I have worked in the psychological field for the past 20 years. I offer individual psychological therapy for adolescents, college students, and adults. I also provide family and couples therapy.

You or your partner may notice your relationship seems off track. You realize that you feel disconnected and you seem to have the same conflict. Perhaps there has been infidelity or some other trust violation that is overwhelming. Perhaps one person is dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma that isolates you from each other. You may notice that you don’t feel like yourself anymore. You realize that you are easily overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, feel bad about yourself. Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic or stressful event that you haven't been able to "let go”. Perhaps you are grieving the lost of a love one.

Relationships can be hard. Whether you’re dating someone or have been married for 50 years, every relationship has its ups and downs. You may have just discovered your partner cheated on you, or you’re merely trying to figure out how to make this relationship thing work. Maybe it feels like you barely recognize the person lying next to you in bed anymore and you feel guilty because the word “divorce” has crept into your mind.

Auburn Therapy Associates, LLC is a group of independent practitioners, gathered together to provide a wide range of services to the community of Auburn-Opelika and the larger Lee County area. Our core values include (1) Diversity, Inclusivity, and Sociocultural Attunement​​, (2) Evidenced-based and research-informed practice, (3) A Holistic approach, and (4) Tailored and Collaborative treatment. Our therapists use a variety of techniques, modalities and skills, but most of all we try to be relatable humans and work hard to make sure you feel comfortable, hopeful, and excited about where therapy is going.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a PhD student in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at Auburn University where I specialize in the study of anxiety and depression.

Sometimes we seek change because we feel like we are drifting apart from ourselves and those closest to us, and we’ve been stuck in this rut without being able to break the patterns that dig us in deeper. This affects us personally, but it also pulls us further from our partners and the ability to connect in ways that feel loving, supportive, and aligned with our sense of values and who we are. Through our work together, we can explore these patterns and rework them so they work for you. I primarily work with couple structures or individuals navigating struggles with intimacy such as sexual trauma, mismatched desire, unhelpful commu

My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in finding their own path to improve overall health and quality of life through a greater understanding of self, relationships and happiness. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and that's okay. It is brave to take this first step, and I am thankful for your courage to act. As a former teacher and school counselor, I have a wide range of experience working with adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression and school related issues, etc. I have seen how demanding this period of life can be and how having the right support system in place can make all the difference.

Dr. Smith is the Clinical Director at Psychological Assessment Center in the Auburn/Opelika community. She is a Licensed Psychologist with 36 years of experience in the treatment and evaluation of children, adolescents and adults. Assessments provided include: Cognitive and Academic Issues (Intellectual Functioning, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders), Developmental Delays, Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD), Memory Concerns, and Surgery Assessments.

Hello, My name is Leslie Gaultney. I am a Licensed Profession Counselor with over 31 years of experience working with individual adults. I have recently started my private practice, Perception Therapy. I accept BCBS and American Behavioral Insurance. I offer sessions at a reduced rate for people without insurance and who are unable to pay the full fee. My specialties are Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Phobia, Trauma, PTSD and Dementia. I offer an eclectic client focused approach.

Prior to creating Addiction Specialists LLC, I was the Director of a men’s treatment facility, provided addictions and trauma counseling services for adults and families in a private practice setting, the Program Director for an outpatient facility, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialists at Auburn University Athletics Sports Medicine. I bring over 25 years of experience in the field of addiction treatment

I am available and open to working with clients from various backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and culture etc.

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.