Therapists in Opelika, AL

Henegar Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, NCC, ACGCIII, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
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.

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.

My ideal clients are women and couples. I specialize in working with women who feel they must constantly have it all together. As an expert on the Superwoman schema, I provide a supportive & empowering space to navigate the pressures of strength, self-sacrifice, & high expectations. We will unlearn patterns of over-functioning, manage anxiety/depression, learn appropriate boundaries, and cultivate healthier relationships with yourself and others. My goal is to support you in embracing vulnerability, prioritizing your mental health, and redefining strength on your own terms.
My ideal clients are women and couples. I specialize in working with women who feel they must constantly have it all together. As an expert on the Superwoman schema, I provide a supportive & empowering space to navigate the pressures of strength, self-sacrifice, & high expectations. We will unlearn patterns of over-functioning, manage anxiety/depression, learn appropriate boundaries, and cultivate healthier relationships with yourself and others. My goal is to support you in embracing vulnerability, prioritizing your mental health, and redefining strength on your own terms.

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.

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.

Leslie Carol Gaultney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
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, United Healthcare 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.
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, United Healthcare 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.

Aimee Whisler, MA - Pura Vida Family Therapy, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Opelika, AL 36801
You landed here for a reason—maybe seeking support but unsure where to turn. Perhaps "therapy" hasn’t always sounded appealing, so let’s redefine it.
Life can be overwhelming, relationships strained, and the past heavy—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Pura Vida Family Therapy, I blend faith and evidence-based therapy to help you find healing, clarity, and strength. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, or uncertainty, I offer a space of compassion, wisdom, and hope.
You were made to thrive—let’s take the next step together.
You landed here for a reason—maybe seeking support but unsure where to turn. Perhaps "therapy" hasn’t always sounded appealing, so let’s redefine it.
Life can be overwhelming, relationships strained, and the past heavy—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Pura Vida Family Therapy, I blend faith and evidence-based therapy to help you find healing, clarity, and strength. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, or uncertainty, I offer a space of compassion, wisdom, and hope.
You were made to thrive—let’s take the next step together.

Michael Azar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
Are you having a difficult time adjusting to a new life change? Do you experience anxiety and/or depression? Do grief and trauma seem to take over your life at times? If you answered "yes" to any of these situations, I might be able to help you. Together, we can work to build a solid foundation from which you can begin to adjust to whatever life brings you. I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques into my practice to help my clients ground themselves in the present moment and be able to take the techniques they develop in session into their daily life.
Are you having a difficult time adjusting to a new life change? Do you experience anxiety and/or depression? Do grief and trauma seem to take over your life at times? If you answered "yes" to any of these situations, I might be able to help you. Together, we can work to build a solid foundation from which you can begin to adjust to whatever life brings you. I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques into my practice to help my clients ground themselves in the present moment and be able to take the techniques they develop in session into their daily life.

As a counselor, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to share their stories, confront challenges, and discover their inner strength. I am proud to bring my unique blend of compassion, expertise, and cultural sensitivity to my work, and I am excited to continue making a difference in the lives of those I serve.
As a counselor, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to share their stories, confront challenges, and discover their inner strength. I am proud to bring my unique blend of compassion, expertise, and cultural sensitivity to my work, and I am excited to continue making a difference in the lives of those I serve.

Cassie Allen Emdr Specialist And Consultant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 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 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 seeking relief from these distressing emotions, and from sleepless nights, endless worry, isolation, and mood swings.

Lauren McClain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
Waitlist for new clients
My vision for counseling is to see people and families walk through life’s struggles with the help of others and hope for the future. We are all shaped by the relationships we form and our unique life experiences. The way we respond to those encounters tells us something about who we are. If you desire to restore connection with others, bring meaning to your experiences or explore your unique identity, I would like to help you take the next steps.
My vision for counseling is to see people and families walk through life’s struggles with the help of others and hope for the future. We are all shaped by the relationships we form and our unique life experiences. The way we respond to those encounters tells us something about who we are. If you desire to restore connection with others, bring meaning to your experiences or explore your unique identity, I would like to help you take the next steps.
Meet Our Therapists

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.
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.

Shelia Holmes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
“Fall down seven times and stand up eight". Life can be difficult, but its important to learn, keep moving forward, and conquer obstacles you may face. Life's journey will contain the unexpected and therapy provides the navigation system to maneuver.
“Fall down seven times and stand up eight". Life can be difficult, but its important to learn, keep moving forward, and conquer obstacles you may face. Life's journey will contain the unexpected and therapy provides the navigation system to maneuver.

Auburn University Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
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.

Morgan Sutton-Cavender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My goal is to walk beside you along your journey to healing and living your life to the fullest. I am passionate about helping you achieve authenticity, rewire maladaptive thought patterns and heal from trauma in a supportive and compassionate environment.
My goal is to walk beside you along your journey to healing and living your life to the fullest. I am passionate about helping you achieve authenticity, rewire maladaptive thought patterns and heal from trauma in a supportive and compassionate environment.

I grew up in the Opelika/Auburn area before earning my Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in 2009. I completed a predoctoral internship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Following my internship I completed fellowships with the TEACCH Autism Program at the University of North Carolina and the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic.
I grew up in the Opelika/Auburn area before earning my Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in 2009. I completed a predoctoral internship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Following my internship I completed fellowships with the TEACCH Autism Program at the University of North Carolina and the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic.

Jermel Pulliam, LPC and Dr. Clinton Smith are offering a Free Consultation for hypnosis. Clinton Smith, Psy.D has effectively used clinical hypnosis for Weight Loss, Anxiety, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Smoking online since 2007. Register for a Free Screening in the comfort of your home. We will PROVE you can be hypnotized before accepting you as a client. Dr. Smith has combined psychological tools & hypnotherapy since 1992. See M.D. endorsements and a video of Dr. Oz relating facts about Medical hypnosis. Register At: HypnosisByDoctors.com/Register.
Jermel Pulliam, LPC and Dr. Clinton Smith are offering a Free Consultation for hypnosis. Clinton Smith, Psy.D has effectively used clinical hypnosis for Weight Loss, Anxiety, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Smoking online since 2007. Register for a Free Screening in the comfort of your home. We will PROVE you can be hypnotized before accepting you as a client. Dr. Smith has combined psychological tools & hypnotherapy since 1992. See M.D. endorsements and a video of Dr. Oz relating facts about Medical hypnosis. Register At: HypnosisByDoctors.com/Register.

Thank you for considering me to serve as your counselor! I would like to share a little about myself, as well as what you can expect during counseling. To start, I have good news for you. Regardless of where you are now, I firmly believe you already have tools necessary to grow! As a counselor, I will provide a safe place to discuss your lived experiences, learn more about your mental health, and identify goals for the counseling process. We will work together to reinforce existing strengths while also exploring and identifying new strategies to help overcome challenges that are unique to you, but also common to human existence.
Thank you for considering me to serve as your counselor! I would like to share a little about myself, as well as what you can expect during counseling. To start, I have good news for you. Regardless of where you are now, I firmly believe you already have tools necessary to grow! As a counselor, I will provide a safe place to discuss your lived experiences, learn more about your mental health, and identify goals for the counseling process. We will work together to reinforce existing strengths while also exploring and identifying new strategies to help overcome challenges that are unique to you, but also common to human existence.

Perspective Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Please visit my website: www.perspectivecounselingauburn.com I relate to women. As a working mother, I am passionate about supporting women through the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking experiences life has to offer. Depression and anxiety can be lonely. Many women feel alone in their struggling with the most basic parts of daily life. I want you to know that you are not alone. You may not be the person you once knew yourself to be, but I assure you, you can find the best version of yourself!
Please visit my website: www.perspectivecounselingauburn.com I relate to women. As a working mother, I am passionate about supporting women through the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking experiences life has to offer. Depression and anxiety can be lonely. Many women feel alone in their struggling with the most basic parts of daily life. I want you to know that you are not alone. You may not be the person you once knew yourself to be, but I assure you, you can find the best version of yourself!

Davina Gjennestad-Achieve Wellness Counseling
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with issues related to anxiety, depression, religious trauma, medical trauma, PTSD, CPSTD, ADHD, life transitions/adjustments, LGBTQ+, Aspergers/Autism, Attachment, Personality Disorders, emotional dysregulation, Chronic Illnesses, Immunodeficiency Disorders, and cancer. I can assist you to tap into your strengths and to make the lasting changes you want to see in your life.
I work with issues related to anxiety, depression, religious trauma, medical trauma, PTSD, CPSTD, ADHD, life transitions/adjustments, LGBTQ+, Aspergers/Autism, Attachment, Personality Disorders, emotional dysregulation, Chronic Illnesses, Immunodeficiency Disorders, and cancer. I can assist you to tap into your strengths and to make the lasting changes you want to see in your life.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Opelika, AL
70+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Opelika, AL who prioritize treating:
92% | Depression |
89% | Anxiety |
77% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
65% | Stress |
63% | Trauma and PTSD |
60% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
91% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
50% | Uprise Health |
50% | New Directions | Lucet |
How Therapists in Opelika, AL see their clients
88% | In Person and Online | |
12% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
72% | Female | |
28% | Male |