Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Opelika, AL
I want to commend you for being brave and taking an important step towards living a healthier life. There's some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that suffering is not always avoidable, as you probably already know. The good news is that we can find healing and learn to suffer well. People walk through life with unhealthy behaviors, emotional injuries, unproductive beliefs, and other burdens that they shouldn’t have to carry and don’t really need to carry. Using evidence based practices, like EMDR and DBT, I help people heal trauma, find relief from past wounds, have a more fulfilling present, and a more hopeful future.
I want to commend you for being brave and taking an important step towards living a healthier life. There's some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that suffering is not always avoidable, as you probably already know. The good news is that we can find healing and learn to suffer well. People walk through life with unhealthy behaviors, emotional injuries, unproductive beliefs, and other burdens that they shouldn’t have to carry and don’t really need to carry. Using evidence based practices, like EMDR and DBT, I help people heal trauma, find relief from past wounds, have a more fulfilling present, and a more hopeful future.
I believe it is my purpose to serve others and facilitate them finding their own purpose in order that they become a change agent of positive solutions for themselves and others.
I believe it is my purpose to serve others and facilitate them finding their own purpose in order that they become a change agent of positive solutions for themselves and others.
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Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a psychologist who is passionate about helping others overcome their past traumas and anxieties. Whether you are struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, depression, sleep disturbances, or feeling controlled by a past trauma, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment that promotes growth and self-reflection. My goal as a psychologist is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore the impact of past experiences on their current lives, develop coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals.
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a psychologist who is passionate about helping others overcome their past traumas and anxieties. Whether you are struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, depression, sleep disturbances, or feeling controlled by a past trauma, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment that promotes growth and self-reflection. My goal as a psychologist is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore the impact of past experiences on their current lives, develop coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals.
Hannah Ciampini-Emdr Intensive
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830
Do you feel like traditional talk therapy isn’t getting to the core of what’s holding you back? After months of sessions, you may still feel stuck—especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma from sexual abuse, medical experiences, or religious harm. These deep emotional wounds often go beyond what words alone can heal. EMDR therapy offers a powerful, targeted approach to help you process trauma, release its hold, and find lasting relief. With EMDR intensives, you can make meaningful breakthroughs in less time—accelerating your healing journey and helping you reclaim a life of clarity, peace, and purpose.
Do you feel like traditional talk therapy isn’t getting to the core of what’s holding you back? After months of sessions, you may still feel stuck—especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma from sexual abuse, medical experiences, or religious harm. These deep emotional wounds often go beyond what words alone can heal. EMDR therapy offers a powerful, targeted approach to help you process trauma, release its hold, and find lasting relief. With EMDR intensives, you can make meaningful breakthroughs in less time—accelerating your healing journey and helping you reclaim a life of clarity, peace, and purpose.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Are you or someone you care about feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or anxious? Are your concerns leading you to seek help? Your search here is the first step in the healing process.
Are you or someone you care about feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or anxious? Are your concerns leading you to seek help? Your search here is the first step in the healing process.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Online Therapists
I have a strong background in working with Veterans, Veteran partners, traumatic brain injury ( TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, addiction, and couples therapy.
My name is Amanda Phillips, and I am an LICSW in the states of Alabama and Iowa with over 20 years of practice in the social work field. I strive to meet clients where they are, providing support and empowerment as they navigate ways to cope with both current and past traumas. My approach emphasizes walking alongside clients on their journey, helping them discover paths to healing while acknowledging that, although the past cannot be changed, growth and resilience are possible.
I have a strong background in working with Veterans, Veteran partners, traumatic brain injury ( TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, addiction, and couples therapy.
My name is Amanda Phillips, and I am an LICSW in the states of Alabama and Iowa with over 20 years of practice in the social work field. I strive to meet clients where they are, providing support and empowerment as they navigate ways to cope with both current and past traumas. My approach emphasizes walking alongside clients on their journey, helping them discover paths to healing while acknowledging that, although the past cannot be changed, growth and resilience are possible.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Helping Hands Professional Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Honoraville, AL 36042
We provide a safe space to grow and heal. Navigating through lifes challenges and adversities can sometimes be overwhelming. We purpose for you to leave us with a higher level of self awareness. We provide a variety of services for high stress professions. Your story matters! You dont have to suffer in silence. Our consulting services are available to include mental health trainings on specialty topics, violence/workplace prevention programming, and first responder care. We are contracted to provide crisis response for critical incident statewide and are vetted with ALLEAPS & Alabama Fire College Peer Support programs.
We provide a safe space to grow and heal. Navigating through lifes challenges and adversities can sometimes be overwhelming. We purpose for you to leave us with a higher level of self awareness. We provide a variety of services for high stress professions. Your story matters! You dont have to suffer in silence. Our consulting services are available to include mental health trainings on specialty topics, violence/workplace prevention programming, and first responder care. We are contracted to provide crisis response for critical incident statewide and are vetted with ALLEAPS & Alabama Fire College Peer Support programs.
Life can be unpredictable at times. We may be going through a storm at the moment, overcoming one, or about to enter one. These storms in life can come at us in many different forms, such as anxiety, depression, loss, grief, divorce, unexpected life changes etc. Whatever storm you may be experiencing, you don't have to experience it alone. Together, we will create a path to move forward in life regardless of the storms trying to prevent our emotional healing and restoration.
Life can be unpredictable at times. We may be going through a storm at the moment, overcoming one, or about to enter one. These storms in life can come at us in many different forms, such as anxiety, depression, loss, grief, divorce, unexpected life changes etc. Whatever storm you may be experiencing, you don't have to experience it alone. Together, we will create a path to move forward in life regardless of the storms trying to prevent our emotional healing and restoration.
Therapy means change. I believe in working through issues to bring about understanding and action. It is through action that one sees success!
Therapy means change. I believe in working through issues to bring about understanding and action. It is through action that one sees success!
Our doctors and counselors are empathetic to your needs and allow you the space to have honest conversations about matters that impact your mental health. Ever felt like you were a hamster on a never-ending wheel? Have you ever felt stuck? Are you always blaming everyone else for the problems in your life? Have you ever felt like everyone is always criticizing you? These are just examples of common issues that people attribute to their struggle. Here at Honest Counseling & Psychological Medicine you gain the inspiration to discover unknown or repressed answers while learning healthy coping skills that work just for you.
Our doctors and counselors are empathetic to your needs and allow you the space to have honest conversations about matters that impact your mental health. Ever felt like you were a hamster on a never-ending wheel? Have you ever felt stuck? Are you always blaming everyone else for the problems in your life? Have you ever felt like everyone is always criticizing you? These are just examples of common issues that people attribute to their struggle. Here at Honest Counseling & Psychological Medicine you gain the inspiration to discover unknown or repressed answers while learning healthy coping skills that work just for you.
Kiyana Zachery
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, MAFP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36116
Kiyana supports children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns that include trauma, behavioral issues, and family conflicts. Kiyana believes she has been purposed to help “Heal the Hearts” of all people who have been hurting and struggle in knowing what to do.
Kiyana supports children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns that include trauma, behavioral issues, and family conflicts. Kiyana believes she has been purposed to help “Heal the Hearts” of all people who have been hurting and struggle in knowing what to do.
Joanna Milkay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pelham, AL 35124
Taking the steps for change can be scary and uncomfortable. It is so rewarding to help and see my clients get unstuck and gain new perspective. The support of counseling can build on motivation for change, provide some clarity, and promote better health and wellness. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults since 2003 and currently see adults and couples both in-person and via telehealth. Call today and make the first step to work on you.
Taking the steps for change can be scary and uncomfortable. It is so rewarding to help and see my clients get unstuck and gain new perspective. The support of counseling can build on motivation for change, provide some clarity, and promote better health and wellness. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults since 2003 and currently see adults and couples both in-person and via telehealth. Call today and make the first step to work on you.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another
Do you have anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, grief, women's issues, or AuDHD/ADHD? Or do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent? Do you often struggle in interpersonal relations? Let an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor meet you where you are and begin to explore those areas of concern causing difficulty. We will work to develop healthy, and obtainable changes. I offer a safe space where you can be yourself, with no judgement and no bias. I provide all-inclusive services to individuals beginning at 14 years old, and couples. Counseling can lead you to develop a healing path. Call or email today!
Do you have anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, grief, women's issues, or AuDHD/ADHD? Or do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent? Do you often struggle in interpersonal relations? Let an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor meet you where you are and begin to explore those areas of concern causing difficulty. We will work to develop healthy, and obtainable changes. I offer a safe space where you can be yourself, with no judgement and no bias. I provide all-inclusive services to individuals beginning at 14 years old, and couples. Counseling can lead you to develop a healing path. Call or email today!
I am Kimberly Tubbs, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of counseling experience. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010, focusing on marriage and family therapy and counselor education. I have worked in substance abuse settings, allowing me to assist clients with a range of issues. I also have a background in juvenile justice, domestic violence, family therapy, anger management, and mood disorders. I prefer to approach therapy with the idea that the client is the expert in their own life and has the ultimate capacity for change.
I am Kimberly Tubbs, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of counseling experience. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010, focusing on marriage and family therapy and counselor education. I have worked in substance abuse settings, allowing me to assist clients with a range of issues. I also have a background in juvenile justice, domestic violence, family therapy, anger management, and mood disorders. I prefer to approach therapy with the idea that the client is the expert in their own life and has the ultimate capacity for change.
Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step in treatment. I see patients who may be experiencing problems with attention, memory, or executive functioning (time management, organization/productivity concerns). Some individuals want to know if they have undiagnosed ADHD, Autism (adults), or early signs of Alzheimer's disease/dementia versus normal age-related changes. By interviewing and administering cognitive tests, I can provide individuals with a diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and a detailed written report. This information is essential for getting the right treatment and accommodations.
Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step in treatment. I see patients who may be experiencing problems with attention, memory, or executive functioning (time management, organization/productivity concerns). Some individuals want to know if they have undiagnosed ADHD, Autism (adults), or early signs of Alzheimer's disease/dementia versus normal age-related changes. By interviewing and administering cognitive tests, I can provide individuals with a diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and a detailed written report. This information is essential for getting the right treatment and accommodations.
Noonday Therapeutic Center is a leading Christian counseling clinic with a strong emphasis on neuroscience and trauma-informed care across all age groups.
Noonday Therapeutic Center is a leading Christian counseling clinic with a strong emphasis on neuroscience and trauma-informed care across all age groups.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilization, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counseling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.