Depression Therapists in Pickens County, AL
Carol Adams, LCSW, has trained both nationally and internationally in the fields of Trauma, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Women's Issues, and Depression/Anxiety.
Ms. Adams received her Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and is licensed by the State of Alabama # (0852C). She has 25 years experience working with individuals/ families. She is certified in EMDR, treats trauma, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Carol Adams, LCSW, has trained both nationally and internationally in the fields of Trauma, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Women's Issues, and Depression/Anxiety.
Ms. Adams received her Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and is licensed by the State of Alabama # (0852C). She has 25 years experience working with individuals/ families. She is certified in EMDR, treats trauma, eating disorders, and PTSD.
My areas of specialty are: Mental Health assessments, Stress Management, Depression/Anxiety, Anger Management, Grief Therapy, Marital, Individual/Couples Counseling, College students, Adolescents/Teens, Parent Training, Divorce Adjustment, Court Ordered Counseling, Spiritual Counseling and Child Therapy.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 38 years of Clinical experience and am currently in Private Practice. I have a passion for helping others through life's challenges to become the best they can be. I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise with numerous issues and have provided counseling and supportive services to clients with mental health and non-mental health needs. I have seen people come in broken and in despair and after therapy, terminate with success and triumph equipped with the necessary tools and techniques to navigate life's challenges as they arise successfully.
My areas of specialty are: Mental Health assessments, Stress Management, Depression/Anxiety, Anger Management, Grief Therapy, Marital, Individual/Couples Counseling, College students, Adolescents/Teens, Parent Training, Divorce Adjustment, Court Ordered Counseling, Spiritual Counseling and Child Therapy.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 38 years of Clinical experience and am currently in Private Practice. I have a passion for helping others through life's challenges to become the best they can be. I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise with numerous issues and have provided counseling and supportive services to clients with mental health and non-mental health needs. I have seen people come in broken and in despair and after therapy, terminate with success and triumph equipped with the necessary tools and techniques to navigate life's challenges as they arise successfully.
I am interested in you. I believe that every individual has the strength and endurance to make it through whatever unfolds in their life. Stages and seasons of life bring all kinds of difficulties and struggles. Whether you need to work through past trauma or present circumstances, I want to help you find the peace and quality of life you desire. I offer a safe space to explore and identify thoughts, learn to regulate emotions, and assist an individual or group in coping with the stress of everyday life.
I am interested in you. I believe that every individual has the strength and endurance to make it through whatever unfolds in their life. Stages and seasons of life bring all kinds of difficulties and struggles. Whether you need to work through past trauma or present circumstances, I want to help you find the peace and quality of life you desire. I offer a safe space to explore and identify thoughts, learn to regulate emotions, and assist an individual or group in coping with the stress of everyday life.
Online Therapists
I have also worked with individuals experiencing marital related issues, and depression.
*NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS* There you are! You've made the decision that, at one time or another, we've all had to make in life. Whether there has been loss, traumatic experiences, relational problems, parenting woes, the fear of the unknown, or anything else that brought you to the realization that help is needed you've made that step. I can assist with helping to sort through the "unwanted pile-ups" as we work together to find that place of tranquility. I have a Masters in Professional Counseling and I have worked with teens, adolescents, as well as parents, where unwanted behaviors have taken a toll on the warmth in the relationship.
I have also worked with individuals experiencing marital related issues, and depression.
*NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS* There you are! You've made the decision that, at one time or another, we've all had to make in life. Whether there has been loss, traumatic experiences, relational problems, parenting woes, the fear of the unknown, or anything else that brought you to the realization that help is needed you've made that step. I can assist with helping to sort through the "unwanted pile-ups" as we work together to find that place of tranquility. I have a Masters in Professional Counseling and I have worked with teens, adolescents, as well as parents, where unwanted behaviors have taken a toll on the warmth in the relationship.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Alabama) with over 30 years experience as a counselor, and 28 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice includes individual therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, daily coping. I also offer family/couples counseling. My background and perspective are informed primarily by person-centered and cognitive behavioral practice. I believe in valuing each person for who they are, and helping each person identify and challenge the unhealthy and irrational thought and belief patterns that lead to emotional distress.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Alabama) with over 30 years experience as a counselor, and 28 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice includes individual therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, daily coping. I also offer family/couples counseling. My background and perspective are informed primarily by person-centered and cognitive behavioral practice. I believe in valuing each person for who they are, and helping each person identify and challenge the unhealthy and irrational thought and belief patterns that lead to emotional distress.
These patterns can also keep us from being fully present to our lives, leaving us feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, ashamed, depressed, and lonely.
I am a certified NARM therapist, which is used to specifically help those who are experiencing the effects of attachment, relational, and developmental trauma. I am also trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR, a model that considers how trauma affects an individual’s ability to regulate the nervous system and to connect with others.
These patterns can also keep us from being fully present to our lives, leaving us feeling stuck, exhausted, anxious, ashamed, depressed, and lonely.
I am a certified NARM therapist, which is used to specifically help those who are experiencing the effects of attachment, relational, and developmental trauma. I am also trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR, a model that considers how trauma affects an individual’s ability to regulate the nervous system and to connect with others.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a background in domestic abuse, sexual assault, trauma therapy, anxiety and depression, grief counseling, child sexual abuse, and substance abuse.
Are you looking to put the past in the past and move on to a better future? That can be easy to say but tough to do. Taking steps to prioritize your emotional wellbeing and heal from anxiety, trauma and post-trauma symptoms is where I would love to partner with you. Working together, I can help you achieve that better future. Are you concerned about the impact that relationships are having on your happiness? Through therapy, we can work together to recognize unhealthy dynamics in relationships that are having a negative impact and build a plan that will help you to truly enjoy fulfilling relationships with those you care about.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a background in domestic abuse, sexual assault, trauma therapy, anxiety and depression, grief counseling, child sexual abuse, and substance abuse.
Are you looking to put the past in the past and move on to a better future? That can be easy to say but tough to do. Taking steps to prioritize your emotional wellbeing and heal from anxiety, trauma and post-trauma symptoms is where I would love to partner with you. Working together, I can help you achieve that better future. Are you concerned about the impact that relationships are having on your happiness? Through therapy, we can work together to recognize unhealthy dynamics in relationships that are having a negative impact and build a plan that will help you to truly enjoy fulfilling relationships with those you care about.
Whether you are facing difficulties with stress, anxiety, or depression, or simply seeking clarity in your personal growth, counseling can be a transformative journey.
I have 20 years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health. My work as a Certified Grief Specialist and a NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist equips me with the tools and expertise to provide meaningful and effective guidance. Flexibility is the key as I provide these services both in person and through Zoom.
Whether you are facing difficulties with stress, anxiety, or depression, or simply seeking clarity in your personal growth, counseling can be a transformative journey.
I have 20 years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health. My work as a Certified Grief Specialist and a NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist equips me with the tools and expertise to provide meaningful and effective guidance. Flexibility is the key as I provide these services both in person and through Zoom.
Currently, many people report feeling lonely and isolated with crippling anxiety and depression.
My goal is for you to gain skills that extend beyond your time in my office, and equip you to appropriately tackle life’s hurdles. I believe in building strong, trusting, therapeutic relationships to foster a safe, non-judgmental environment for change to occur.
Currently, many people report feeling lonely and isolated with crippling anxiety and depression.
My goal is for you to gain skills that extend beyond your time in my office, and equip you to appropriately tackle life’s hurdles. I believe in building strong, trusting, therapeutic relationships to foster a safe, non-judgmental environment for change to occur.
Terri Williams-Glass
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use .
I provide a safe and caring environment for people to find and share their truth. Blending compassion with connections and skill building, together we will explore the root of your suffering and empower healing within you. I have 20+ years of experience working with people in recovery and with people who have mental health concerns.
I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use .
I provide a safe and caring environment for people to find and share their truth. Blending compassion with connections and skill building, together we will explore the root of your suffering and empower healing within you. I have 20+ years of experience working with people in recovery and with people who have mental health concerns.
I encourage you to take the brave step of reaching out if you are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem issues, existential questions, trauma, problems in your relationships, or if you desire to increase your coping skills to meet the many difficulties that come our way in life.
Life brings about many issues that we often want help working through. Irvin Yalom wrote “it’s the relationship that heals," and I aim to build a strong therapeutic alliance with each of my clients in a safe, warm, and empathic environment where we will work together to determine your specific goals for therapy, identify strategies to make your desired changes, heal wounds, increase your coping skills, and improve your overall health.
I encourage you to take the brave step of reaching out if you are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem issues, existential questions, trauma, problems in your relationships, or if you desire to increase your coping skills to meet the many difficulties that come our way in life.
Life brings about many issues that we often want help working through. Irvin Yalom wrote “it’s the relationship that heals," and I aim to build a strong therapeutic alliance with each of my clients in a safe, warm, and empathic environment where we will work together to determine your specific goals for therapy, identify strategies to make your desired changes, heal wounds, increase your coping skills, and improve your overall health.
I support teens and adults facing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and more.
Through therapy, I will help you determine your own goals and find meaning in your life. I trust you as the expert on your own experience and your values. I provide a professional perspective and support in guiding you to achieve a life that aligns with your values in an environment that you can trust as affirming and supportive.
I support teens and adults facing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and more.
Through therapy, I will help you determine your own goals and find meaning in your life. I trust you as the expert on your own experience and your values. I provide a professional perspective and support in guiding you to achieve a life that aligns with your values in an environment that you can trust as affirming and supportive.
These therapies can help treat emotional disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, pain, and substance abuse concerns.
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
These therapies can help treat emotional disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, pain, and substance abuse concerns.
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and recovery from emotional or relational abuse.
Healing begins when we stop letting our past or fears define our future. My approach centers on one truth: you already have the strength to heal—we're just removing what's covering it up. I specialize in helping people move from survival mode to truly thriving. Many of my clients are working to reclaim their voice, rebuild a stronger sense of self, and regain their sense of power after experiencing emotional pain, difficult relationships, or major life transitions. In therapy, we uncover your inner strength and start the process of true healing and lasting change.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and recovery from emotional or relational abuse.
Healing begins when we stop letting our past or fears define our future. My approach centers on one truth: you already have the strength to heal—we're just removing what's covering it up. I specialize in helping people move from survival mode to truly thriving. Many of my clients are working to reclaim their voice, rebuild a stronger sense of self, and regain their sense of power after experiencing emotional pain, difficult relationships, or major life transitions. In therapy, we uncover your inner strength and start the process of true healing and lasting change.
I have experience working with children and adults facing life transitions, trauma, depression, autism, grief, and behavioral issues.
Life can be challenging and chaotic as we navigate through our personal journeys. I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing, acceptance, and self-growth. I believe in authenticity, empathy, positive self-regard, and, above all, genuineness when working with clients.
I have experience working with children and adults facing life transitions, trauma, depression, autism, grief, and behavioral issues.
Life can be challenging and chaotic as we navigate through our personal journeys. I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing, acceptance, and self-growth. I believe in authenticity, empathy, positive self-regard, and, above all, genuineness when working with clients.
I am a generalist counselor and work with a lot of issues such as anxiety, anger, codependency, communication, depression, OCD, ADHD, crisis of faith issues and trauma I also work with clients processing trauma through Safe EMDR.
It has been said: "God uses our deepest pain as a launchpad for our highest calling". However, a lot of the times we become immobilized aka "stuck" by the pains we have endured. My goal in counseling is to remind believers and non-believers that there is hope past the pain, shame, and doubt they are experiencing; through modalities of individual, couples, family and pre-marital counseling. Do not let shame and doubt rule over you any longer but instead gain insight and authenticity as you understand your Creator, your process and yourself more fully.
I am a generalist counselor and work with a lot of issues such as anxiety, anger, codependency, communication, depression, OCD, ADHD, crisis of faith issues and trauma I also work with clients processing trauma through Safe EMDR.
It has been said: "God uses our deepest pain as a launchpad for our highest calling". However, a lot of the times we become immobilized aka "stuck" by the pains we have endured. My goal in counseling is to remind believers and non-believers that there is hope past the pain, shame, and doubt they are experiencing; through modalities of individual, couples, family and pre-marital counseling. Do not let shame and doubt rule over you any longer but instead gain insight and authenticity as you understand your Creator, your process and yourself more fully.
Generations Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
Often, as we are navigating our way through life, we find that we need help to find balance and clarity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families throughout my thirty year career as they face various challenges. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist using a number of therapeutic modalities to ensure individualized care . Areas in which I am experienced include but are not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, family relations, self esteem, domestic violence and anger management. I believe in therapy that is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients. Together we develop a plan to attain your emotional wellness.
Often, as we are navigating our way through life, we find that we need help to find balance and clarity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families throughout my thirty year career as they face various challenges. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist using a number of therapeutic modalities to ensure individualized care . Areas in which I am experienced include but are not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, family relations, self esteem, domestic violence and anger management. I believe in therapy that is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients. Together we develop a plan to attain your emotional wellness.
I work with adults facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, and depression.
I believe you're the expert of your own story—and within you is the strength to heal. Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. I use a personalized approach drawing from ACT, CBT, and Strength-Based practices to help you gain insight, shift patterns, and build practical tools for lasting change.
I work with adults facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, and depression.
I believe you're the expert of your own story—and within you is the strength to heal. Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. I use a personalized approach drawing from ACT, CBT, and Strength-Based practices to help you gain insight, shift patterns, and build practical tools for lasting change.
I offer space for those are are in need of healthy coping skills due to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Life is full of many challenges. You may be experiencing sudden life changes, need a safe place to process and heal from a traumatic event, coping with loss and need a place to grieve, and/or struggling with addiction or have a family member who is struggling with addiction and need direction. It is my privilege to provide a safe place to grieve, grow, heal, and learn for all of those who are in need.
I offer space for those are are in need of healthy coping skills due to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Life is full of many challenges. You may be experiencing sudden life changes, need a safe place to process and heal from a traumatic event, coping with loss and need a place to grieve, and/or struggling with addiction or have a family member who is struggling with addiction and need direction. It is my privilege to provide a safe place to grieve, grow, heal, and learn for all of those who are in need.
I have over 18 years of experience providing and supervising counseling and advocacy services and specialize in working with children and teens struggling with anxiety and depression.
Does your child or teen seem anxious or worried? They may be struggling with perfectionism, with what others think about them, or may be worried about their future. They may be having a hard time sleeping because they just can't seem to turn their brain off at night. Have they lost their spark, seem more moody or irritable, stay in their room too much, and think they can’t do anything right? Your child or teen may be struggling to see the positives in themselves and struggling to manage the emotions that they are feeling. As a parent, you may be at a loss of what to do for your child, having tried everything you can think of.
I have over 18 years of experience providing and supervising counseling and advocacy services and specialize in working with children and teens struggling with anxiety and depression.
Does your child or teen seem anxious or worried? They may be struggling with perfectionism, with what others think about them, or may be worried about their future. They may be having a hard time sleeping because they just can't seem to turn their brain off at night. Have they lost their spark, seem more moody or irritable, stay in their room too much, and think they can’t do anything right? Your child or teen may be struggling to see the positives in themselves and struggling to manage the emotions that they are feeling. As a parent, you may be at a loss of what to do for your child, having tried everything you can think of.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.