Couples Counseling Therapists in Shelby County, AL
Daniel Maddox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Helena, AL 35080
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, stress & anxiety, survivors of trauma and abuse, as well as couples with relationship distress.
Through therapy, we can explore how to achieve a healthy and balanced life through weekly or biweekly sessions. During our time together, we can create individualized approaches to help you cope with your life's challenges and meet your personal goals. You do not have to go on this journey alone.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, stress & anxiety, survivors of trauma and abuse, as well as couples with relationship distress.
Through therapy, we can explore how to achieve a healthy and balanced life through weekly or biweekly sessions. During our time together, we can create individualized approaches to help you cope with your life's challenges and meet your personal goals. You do not have to go on this journey alone.
Integrative Health Services, LLC Michelle Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP, CREP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Pelham, AL 35124
Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way?
My integrative approach means I can work with your primary physician, psychiatrist, or other health professionals upon request. Modalities I often use are DBT, CBT, and mindfulness therapy. My approach is nurturing but also direct. I believe accountability is one of the greatest tools therapy can offer a person!
Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way?
My integrative approach means I can work with your primary physician, psychiatrist, or other health professionals upon request. Modalities I often use are DBT, CBT, and mindfulness therapy. My approach is nurturing but also direct. I believe accountability is one of the greatest tools therapy can offer a person!
Working with individuals, couples and families, I coach clients to resolve their problems within the context of their family or work relationships.
If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, then this is a great place to start. As a marriage & family therapist, my goal is to help you reach your goals and to celebrate life in a more fulfilling way. I can help provide you with the tools and resources you need to win at life.
Working with individuals, couples and families, I coach clients to resolve their problems within the context of their family or work relationships.
If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, then this is a great place to start. As a marriage & family therapist, my goal is to help you reach your goals and to celebrate life in a more fulfilling way. I can help provide you with the tools and resources you need to win at life.
In addition to individual counseling, I also help couples repair broken marriages, navigate divorce and infidelity, and coparent effectively.
I'm here to help you overcome any obstacle and live your best life. I'll listen, guide, and learn alongside you, and provide the support you need to heal past trauma, resolve current problems, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. I see all clients as individuals, and my methods are built on compassion and a genuine desire to help.
In addition to individual counseling, I also help couples repair broken marriages, navigate divorce and infidelity, and coparent effectively.
I'm here to help you overcome any obstacle and live your best life. I'll listen, guide, and learn alongside you, and provide the support you need to heal past trauma, resolve current problems, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. I see all clients as individuals, and my methods are built on compassion and a genuine desire to help.
You may be dealing with day-to-day stressors, having a hard time in a relationship, unsure of your purpose, or experiencing difficulty overcoming something from your past.
I use a comprehensive and integrative approach to counseling, drawing from various theoretical frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Clients come with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and challenges, so I tailor my approach to best meet the unique needs of each individual client.
You may be dealing with day-to-day stressors, having a hard time in a relationship, unsure of your purpose, or experiencing difficulty overcoming something from your past.
I use a comprehensive and integrative approach to counseling, drawing from various theoretical frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Clients come with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and challenges, so I tailor my approach to best meet the unique needs of each individual client.
Kathryn Strickland Abs Sex Therapist
Counselor, MEd, LPC, ABS
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
Are you and your relationship struggling due to sexual issues.
I work with clients to help them improve their lives and relationships. I specialize in sexual health issues including but not limited to: Pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, conflict between sexual health and spirituality, sexual shame, sexual identity, and anxiety. I am also alternative lifestyle aware.
Are you and your relationship struggling due to sexual issues.
I work with clients to help them improve their lives and relationships. I specialize in sexual health issues including but not limited to: Pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, conflict between sexual health and spirituality, sexual shame, sexual identity, and anxiety. I am also alternative lifestyle aware.
I am a Deaf counselor, fluent in ASL, who serves Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, and neurodivergent individuals and couples.
My career as a Deaf therapist began with a strong desire to bridge the gap in services for the Deaf community and other under-served groups. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, regardless of their background or circumstances. This belief has driven me to pursue extensive training and education, ensuring that I am well-equipped to meet the needs of my clients. I am licensed in Alabama, Oregon, North Carolina, and Maryland, which allows me to extend my services to a broader range of individuals in need.
I am a Deaf counselor, fluent in ASL, who serves Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, and neurodivergent individuals and couples.
My career as a Deaf therapist began with a strong desire to bridge the gap in services for the Deaf community and other under-served groups. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, regardless of their background or circumstances. This belief has driven me to pursue extensive training and education, ensuring that I am well-equipped to meet the needs of my clients. I am licensed in Alabama, Oregon, North Carolina, and Maryland, which allows me to extend my services to a broader range of individuals in need.
I offer counseling services to children, teens, couples, and families.
I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Specific Phobias, OCD, parenting issues, teen/parent communication, & couples communication. Healthy childhoods & families are my passion! I employ Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy where a positive therapist/client relationship serves as the foundation.
I offer counseling services to children, teens, couples, and families.
I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Specific Phobias, OCD, parenting issues, teen/parent communication, & couples communication. Healthy childhoods & families are my passion! I employ Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy where a positive therapist/client relationship serves as the foundation.
We are a highly trained team of talented and compassionate therapists working together to bring the latest treatment and technology to individuals, couples and families dealing with the impact and wreckage of betrayal, sex and pornography addiction, and unresolved emotional trauma.
All of our therapists have specialty training and certifications. We have therapists specializing in sex addiction therapy, betrayal trauma therapy, couples therapy, children/teens, group therapy, and intensives. Your Insights therapist will be trained in either EMDR or Brainspotting or both so that you can do any trauma work with your primary therapist.
We are a highly trained team of talented and compassionate therapists working together to bring the latest treatment and technology to individuals, couples and families dealing with the impact and wreckage of betrayal, sex and pornography addiction, and unresolved emotional trauma.
All of our therapists have specialty training and certifications. We have therapists specializing in sex addiction therapy, betrayal trauma therapy, couples therapy, children/teens, group therapy, and intensives. Your Insights therapist will be trained in either EMDR or Brainspotting or both so that you can do any trauma work with your primary therapist.
Shannon White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Pelham, AL 35124
Waitlist for new clients
I am a military spouse & mom of 2.
In today's society, people feel pressure to choose a side or struggle with what to say. It's hard to determine where you fit in or who to trust. This is not a way to go through life. I help clients decipher what is important and refocus on those things that matter most. While we can't change the world overnight, we can help influence and change our environment and be a positive light to those we encounter. Life is a journey with ups and downs but it's up to us to embrace each day and use it to accomplish something new and choose to see the joy in each moment.
I am a military spouse & mom of 2.
In today's society, people feel pressure to choose a side or struggle with what to say. It's hard to determine where you fit in or who to trust. This is not a way to go through life. I help clients decipher what is important and refocus on those things that matter most. While we can't change the world overnight, we can help influence and change our environment and be a positive light to those we encounter. Life is a journey with ups and downs but it's up to us to embrace each day and use it to accomplish something new and choose to see the joy in each moment.
Kelley Massengale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a psychotherapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I treat a wide range of sexual, relationship and intimacy issues.
Sexual concerns can involve many areas. I provide treatment for relationships, infidelity, low libido, mismatched desire, issues of gender or sexual orientation, and work with sexual abuse or assault survivors to name a few.
As a psychotherapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I treat a wide range of sexual, relationship and intimacy issues.
Sexual concerns can involve many areas. I provide treatment for relationships, infidelity, low libido, mismatched desire, issues of gender or sexual orientation, and work with sexual abuse or assault survivors to name a few.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists
Shawne M Sisk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
If you are struggling with challenges such as: marriage or relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, divorce, job loss, or low self-esteem maybe it is time to do something different.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to helping couples work through the difficulties of married life to achieve better communication, greater emotional connection, and a more satisfying marriage. I have training and extensive experience treating trauma, infidelity, and betrayal trauma.
If you are struggling with challenges such as: marriage or relationship issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, divorce, job loss, or low self-esteem maybe it is time to do something different.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to helping couples work through the difficulties of married life to achieve better communication, greater emotional connection, and a more satisfying marriage. I have training and extensive experience treating trauma, infidelity, and betrayal trauma.
Daniel Birdsong
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, MFT-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montevallo, AL 35115
My name is Daniel Birdsong, and I am honored to support individuals, couples, and families through counseling at Mountain Valley Counseling, LLC.
In addition to working part-time at Mountain Valley Counseling, LLC, I am a full-time counselor educator at the University of Montevallo, where I serve as the Graduate Counseling Program Coordinator. I also provide counseling licensure supervision in Alabama. I currently have no supervision openings.
My name is Daniel Birdsong, and I am honored to support individuals, couples, and families through counseling at Mountain Valley Counseling, LLC.
In addition to working part-time at Mountain Valley Counseling, LLC, I am a full-time counselor educator at the University of Montevallo, where I serve as the Graduate Counseling Program Coordinator. I also provide counseling licensure supervision in Alabama. I currently have no supervision openings.
Drake Denton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CGAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
My current specialties are helping people with relationship issues, men's issues, young adults, stress and anxiety management, anger management, work and legal issues, self-esteem, depression, and I am state certified in gambling and gaming disorders.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
My current specialties are helping people with relationship issues, men's issues, young adults, stress and anxiety management, anger management, work and legal issues, self-esteem, depression, and I am state certified in gambling and gaming disorders.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
Joanna Milkay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pelham, AL 35124
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults since 2003 and currently see adults and couples both in-person and via telehealth.
EMDR has offered the most improvement for my clients. I provide EMDR in-person and with telehealth. Couples assessments for marital and pre-marital have a small fee but can be valuable in couples work.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults since 2003 and currently see adults and couples both in-person and via telehealth.
EMDR has offered the most improvement for my clients. I provide EMDR in-person and with telehealth. Couples assessments for marital and pre-marital have a small fee but can be valuable in couples work.
I see adults, adolescents, pre-teens, couples and families who come to counseling with a variety of issues they want to explore.
I treat each client as the unique individual they are and create the counseling style that best meets each client's needs. I work with each client to establish their goals and walk with them on the journey to reach those goals and to reach their highest potential. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy among other modalities.
I see adults, adolescents, pre-teens, couples and families who come to counseling with a variety of issues they want to explore.
I treat each client as the unique individual they are and create the counseling style that best meets each client's needs. I work with each client to establish their goals and walk with them on the journey to reach those goals and to reach their highest potential. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy among other modalities.
Dunn-Kirkland Counseling & Consulting Services,LLC
Counselor, M Ed, ALC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Our services are designed to meet the various mental health needs of adolescents, young adults/adults and couples as you navigate the trials of life.
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients concerning: ADHD/ADD Assessments, PTSD & Trauma, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Conflict Resolution, Couples and Family Conflict, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Parenting Skills Development, Prenatal and Postpartum Depression and Physical and Sexual Abuse.
Our services are designed to meet the various mental health needs of adolescents, young adults/adults and couples as you navigate the trials of life.
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients concerning: ADHD/ADD Assessments, PTSD & Trauma, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Conflict Resolution, Couples and Family Conflict, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Parenting Skills Development, Prenatal and Postpartum Depression and Physical and Sexual Abuse.
Samantha Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
I aim to serve individuals, couples, and families who desire understanding, healing, and healthier, deeper relationships.
As a trauma specialist trained in Brainspotting, I offer healing from trauma through neurobiologically processing and releasing traumatic experiences that are usually outside of the reach of our conscious mind. I am also Gottman Level 2 trained, and can provide a safe, empathetic space to build a strong, relational foundation for couples in distress.
I aim to serve individuals, couples, and families who desire understanding, healing, and healthier, deeper relationships.
As a trauma specialist trained in Brainspotting, I offer healing from trauma through neurobiologically processing and releasing traumatic experiences that are usually outside of the reach of our conscious mind. I am also Gottman Level 2 trained, and can provide a safe, empathetic space to build a strong, relational foundation for couples in distress.
Leslie H Cude
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, CCTP II
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
Do you yearn for a deeper connection with your partner, but find yourselves caught in a frustrating cycle of negative interactions?
Together, we can explore effective strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, addressing negative thought patterns, and empowering you to live a healthier life. For couples, I specialize in helping you break free from negative patterns of interacting, fostering improved communication, conflict resolution, and cultivating a secure, loving bond.
Do you yearn for a deeper connection with your partner, but find yourselves caught in a frustrating cycle of negative interactions?
Together, we can explore effective strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, addressing negative thought patterns, and empowering you to live a healthier life. For couples, I specialize in helping you break free from negative patterns of interacting, fostering improved communication, conflict resolution, and cultivating a secure, loving bond.
I invite you to join me in a therapeutic relationship that facilitates understanding your thoughts and feelings.
I work with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, teens and young adults. I offer in office, teletherapy, phone, and in-home counseling. I have a direct and honest approach that is softened with genuineness and compassion. I welcome the opportunity to work with you towards your optimal health and happiness.
I invite you to join me in a therapeutic relationship that facilitates understanding your thoughts and feelings.
I work with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, teens and young adults. I offer in office, teletherapy, phone, and in-home counseling. I have a direct and honest approach that is softened with genuineness and compassion. I welcome the opportunity to work with you towards your optimal health and happiness.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.