Grief Therapists in Opelika, AL
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and multiple grief therapy models.
I have a passion for supporting individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and faith-based challenges. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel free to express your thoughts and emotions openly. I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you—helping you identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and restore balance so you can live more fully and intentionally.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and multiple grief therapy models.
I have a passion for supporting individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and faith-based challenges. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel free to express your thoughts and emotions openly. I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you—helping you identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and restore balance so you can live more fully and intentionally.
I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions and begin the healing process.
In our first session, you can expect a relaxed, supportive conversation where we focus on getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, personal history, and what you hope to gain from our work together.
I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions and begin the healing process.
In our first session, you can expect a relaxed, supportive conversation where we focus on getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, personal history, and what you hope to gain from our work together.
From there, meaningful change can occur—whether that involves healing from loss or trauma, managing a difficult situation, improving relationships, or reducing anxiety to feel more like yourself.
I have completed training in maternal mental health from Postpartum Support International and specialize in concerns including infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, perinatal mood disorders, and identity changes in motherhood. Through my experience in college counseling, I also specialize in helping students navigate these challenging and formative years.
From there, meaningful change can occur—whether that involves healing from loss or trauma, managing a difficult situation, improving relationships, or reducing anxiety to feel more like yourself.
I have completed training in maternal mental health from Postpartum Support International and specialize in concerns including infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, perinatal mood disorders, and identity changes in motherhood. Through my experience in college counseling, I also specialize in helping students navigate these challenging and formative years.
I’m a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist dedicated to helping people feel heard, understood, and supported. I work with clients from all walks of life and strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. My approach is both empathetic and practical. I take time to truly listen while also helping you build tools and strategies you can use in your everyday life. With experience working in diverse environments, including Schools, Correctional settings, and Military-connected communities, I understand that each person’s story is unique.
I’m a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist dedicated to helping people feel heard, understood, and supported. I work with clients from all walks of life and strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. My approach is both empathetic and practical. I take time to truly listen while also helping you build tools and strategies you can use in your everyday life. With experience working in diverse environments, including Schools, Correctional settings, and Military-connected communities, I understand that each person’s story is unique.
I specialize in Grief and all things related to death and dying (this could be a long or short-term illness, sudden death, job loss, pet loss, caregiver stress, etc.).
"My purpose today is clearer today than it has been in years: Love, Courage, Truth...The best way we can serve people is to listen." - Glennon Doyle Melton I chose this quote to emphasize that by "listening" to one another, by being present, we provide a safe place for those who are willing to sacrifice and own their pain by sharing it with others. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to walk alongside you as you process life's challenges and show you that by speaking your truth, by digging deep, together, we are able to demonstrate that taking care of our Mental Health is the ultimate sign of strength.
I specialize in Grief and all things related to death and dying (this could be a long or short-term illness, sudden death, job loss, pet loss, caregiver stress, etc.).
"My purpose today is clearer today than it has been in years: Love, Courage, Truth...The best way we can serve people is to listen." - Glennon Doyle Melton I chose this quote to emphasize that by "listening" to one another, by being present, we provide a safe place for those who are willing to sacrifice and own their pain by sharing it with others. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to walk alongside you as you process life's challenges and show you that by speaking your truth, by digging deep, together, we are able to demonstrate that taking care of our Mental Health is the ultimate sign of strength.
Everyone has a unique story, and I believe that my job is to hold your story with care as we work to make sense of it together. I strive to provide a safe and judgment-free space for exploration and growth with each client. I hope to help you understand and explore the good, bad, and confusing parts of your story to move into your next chapter. I approach all my clients from a holistic perspective, considering all parts of your life and your story, and respecting you as the expert of your story. My job is to help you explore your goals, strengths, and areas of concern to move you forward towards your better version of you.
Everyone has a unique story, and I believe that my job is to hold your story with care as we work to make sense of it together. I strive to provide a safe and judgment-free space for exploration and growth with each client. I hope to help you understand and explore the good, bad, and confusing parts of your story to move into your next chapter. I approach all my clients from a holistic perspective, considering all parts of your life and your story, and respecting you as the expert of your story. My job is to help you explore your goals, strengths, and areas of concern to move you forward towards your better version of you.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming — you may be carrying stress, grief, or old patterns that no longer serve you.
I offer a welcoming, collaborative space where you can show up fully as yourself. I support LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodiverse individuals, and people in polyamorous, open, or other diverse relationship structures. My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, and tailored to your needs — we’ll work together to uncover what feels right and sustainable for you.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming — you may be carrying stress, grief, or old patterns that no longer serve you.
I offer a welcoming, collaborative space where you can show up fully as yourself. I support LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodiverse individuals, and people in polyamorous, open, or other diverse relationship structures. My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, and tailored to your needs — we’ll work together to uncover what feels right and sustainable for you.
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 Southern Prep Academy, a private boarding School and day school.
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 Southern Prep Academy, a private boarding School and day school.
Cassie Allen, EMDR & Trauma Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
Are you worn out? Are you losing hope? Do you need someone in your corner? If so, you are probably feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, maybe even despairing. I work with adults who are seeking relief from these distressing emotions, and from sleepless nights, endless worry, isolation, and mood swings.
Are you worn out? Are you losing hope? Do you need someone in your corner? If so, you are probably feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, maybe even despairing. I work with adults who are seeking relief from these distressing emotions, and from sleepless nights, endless worry, isolation, and mood swings.
Laurie Mattson Shoemaker, M.S., LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, RPT-S, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
I have worked with children and their families who are going through the divorce process for over thirty years. I have worked with families who are in extreme conflict and counsel the children, provided co-parenting to the parents and parental coordination post-divorce to the families.
I have worked with children and their families who are going through the divorce process for over thirty years. I have worked with families who are in extreme conflict and counsel the children, provided co-parenting to the parents and parental coordination post-divorce to the families.
Archie Schnuelle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPA, MAC, EMDR, CSAT
3 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
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.
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.
Some of the difficulties I have helped people with include depression, anxiety, parenting, trauma, grief and loss and relationship issues.
Sometimes we all need support when life's challenges become overwhelming or difficult to manage alone. Working with a therapist can help you address difficult feelings, relationships or whatever else you may be facing. We will walk together through your concerns with compassion, intentionality and often even a little laughter. My goal is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible.
Some of the difficulties I have helped people with include depression, anxiety, parenting, trauma, grief and loss and relationship issues.
Sometimes we all need support when life's challenges become overwhelming or difficult to manage alone. Working with a therapist can help you address difficult feelings, relationships or whatever else you may be facing. We will walk together through your concerns with compassion, intentionality and often even a little laughter. My goal is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible.
Hi! I am Tiama Rucker, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I approach each therapy session with sensitivity, compassion, and empathy while creating a safe space for change and growth. My approach to therapy is client centered because I focus on the unique and specific needs of the individual. Because, every situation is different, I work with the individual to set goals and find which tools and approaches will best help them.
Hi! I am Tiama Rucker, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I approach each therapy session with sensitivity, compassion, and empathy while creating a safe space for change and growth. My approach to therapy is client centered because I focus on the unique and specific needs of the individual. Because, every situation is different, I work with the individual to set goals and find which tools and approaches will best help them.
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Adjustment problems, Grief, and couples therapy are common presentations.
I am grateful for your consideration of my services. For 23 years I have been working with Adults, Adolescents and Couples. I provide Christian/Faith-Based Therapy when a client requests. Rapport is crucial to the therapy process. I strive to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, and comfortable setting for each person I am fortunate to visit with. I am ever thankful for the remarkable, brave and determined individuals from whom I have learned so much. Walking difficult paths with others' is both an honor and deeply humbling.
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Adjustment problems, Grief, and couples therapy are common presentations.
I am grateful for your consideration of my services. For 23 years I have been working with Adults, Adolescents and Couples. I provide Christian/Faith-Based Therapy when a client requests. Rapport is crucial to the therapy process. I strive to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, and comfortable setting for each person I am fortunate to visit with. I am ever thankful for the remarkable, brave and determined individuals from whom I have learned so much. Walking difficult paths with others' is both an honor and deeply humbling.
As an LPC-S with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals overcome a variety of challenges in their lives. I bring both clinical expertise and compassion to my practice. In addition to counseling, I am now accepting Associate License Counselors (ALC) for supervision. I provide a supportive educational space for emerging therapist to grow their clinical skills and develop their unique therapeutic voice.
As an LPC-S with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals overcome a variety of challenges in their lives. I bring both clinical expertise and compassion to my practice. In addition to counseling, I am now accepting Associate License Counselors (ALC) for supervision. I provide a supportive educational space for emerging therapist to grow their clinical skills and develop their unique therapeutic voice.
Do grief and trauma seem to take over your life at times?
I specialize in depression, anxiety, substance abuse and addictions counseling, and grief counseling. My philosophy of counseling is based around the simple idea that every individual deserves to live a happy, healthy and whole life. A little help in counseling has the potential to go a long way to living happy, healthy, and whole.
Do grief and trauma seem to take over your life at times?
I specialize in depression, anxiety, substance abuse and addictions counseling, and grief counseling. My philosophy of counseling is based around the simple idea that every individual deserves to live a happy, healthy and whole life. A little help in counseling has the potential to go a long way to living happy, healthy, and whole.
I am a licensed therapist in the states of Alabama, Massachusetts, and Hawaii with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, family conflicts, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am a licensed therapist in the states of Alabama, Massachusetts, and Hawaii with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, family conflicts, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Henegar Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, NCC, ACGCIII, BC-TMH
1 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
Life provides us with many challenges that can lead to feeling overwhelmed or unsure of our ability to successfully cope. When we are faced with these challenges, either from depression, adjusting to life transitions or changes in our moods or behaviors, it takes courage for us to make the decision to ask for help through counseling.
Life provides us with many challenges that can lead to feeling overwhelmed or unsure of our ability to successfully cope. When we are faced with these challenges, either from depression, adjusting to life transitions or changes in our moods or behaviors, it takes courage for us to make the decision to ask for help through counseling.
Cassie Allen EMDR Therapy Expert and Consultant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LICSW, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
You’re insightful, self-aware, and probably the one others rely on. But internally, something still feels stuck. You may notice patterns in your relationships, difficulty making decisions, or a sense that your emotional responses don’t quite match what you logically understand. You’ve likely done some therapy before, read the books, and can “think your way through” most things—but the deeper shift you’re looking for hasn’t quite happened yet.
That’s where I work - changing attachment patterns and operationalizing your desires an intentions.
You’re insightful, self-aware, and probably the one others rely on. But internally, something still feels stuck. You may notice patterns in your relationships, difficulty making decisions, or a sense that your emotional responses don’t quite match what you logically understand. You’ve likely done some therapy before, read the books, and can “think your way through” most things—but the deeper shift you’re looking for hasn’t quite happened yet.
That’s where I work - changing attachment patterns and operationalizing your desires an intentions.
Life can be difficult and hard to handle on your own. If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship problems, take a step by reaching out for help. I am interested in helping you through the journey of change. I can help you learn new ways of handling your concerns that can make a difference in how you think and feel. I offer a supportive environment in which you can grow and have a better future.
Life can be difficult and hard to handle on your own. If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship problems, take a step by reaching out for help. I am interested in helping you through the journey of change. I can help you learn new ways of handling your concerns that can make a difference in how you think and feel. I offer a supportive environment in which you can grow and have a better future.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.