New Directions | Lucet Therapists in Shelby County, AL
Now accepting new clients. I believe we all have a story of how we think our lives are going to play out in our heads. When that story does not come true it leaves us feeling lost, sad, and sometimes angry. I provide a safe place to help people be able to make sense of life and start rebuilding themselves and their relationships.
Now accepting new clients. I believe we all have a story of how we think our lives are going to play out in our heads. When that story does not come true it leaves us feeling lost, sad, and sometimes angry. I provide a safe place to help people be able to make sense of life and start rebuilding themselves and their relationships.
Aisha Holmes Thorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alabaster, AL 35007
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that each person is the expert of their life. I also believe that at times we all need an objective person to listen and to help us find our center. I strive to meet each person where they are, no judgements, no preconceived ideas. I believe that counseling is not about labeling problems, it is about developing coping skills, gaining self awareness and self understanding. Together we find ways to uncover your strengths and live a more meaningful life.
I believe that each person is the expert of their life. I also believe that at times we all need an objective person to listen and to help us find our center. I strive to meet each person where they are, no judgements, no preconceived ideas. I believe that counseling is not about labeling problems, it is about developing coping skills, gaining self awareness and self understanding. Together we find ways to uncover your strengths and live a more meaningful life.
I see adults, adolescents, pre-teens, couples and families who come to counseling with a variety of issues they want to explore. Some of these areas of concern include depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, relationships, and grief. Some clients may want to reduce or eliminate negative effects of the issues they face. Others may want to change unhealthy habits or create healthier ones. And other clients may want to recover from trauma or abuse and find more positive ways of coping.
I see adults, adolescents, pre-teens, couples and families who come to counseling with a variety of issues they want to explore. Some of these areas of concern include depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, relationships, and grief. Some clients may want to reduce or eliminate negative effects of the issues they face. Others may want to change unhealthy habits or create healthier ones. And other clients may want to recover from trauma or abuse and find more positive ways of coping.
Do you find yourself getting lost in the spiral of negative thoughts that you can't seem to control? Are you someone who feels stressed and overwhelmed with life's never-ending responsibilities, which is starting to cause conflict in your relationships or a total lack of motivation? Maybe you are carrying around emotional wounds you have been unable to heal, holding you back from the inner peace you have longed for. Do you have a teen or young adult child who has seemed to lose that spark, struggling to cope with the emotions and stressors of this pertinent life transition? If these words resonate, you've come to the right place!
Do you find yourself getting lost in the spiral of negative thoughts that you can't seem to control? Are you someone who feels stressed and overwhelmed with life's never-ending responsibilities, which is starting to cause conflict in your relationships or a total lack of motivation? Maybe you are carrying around emotional wounds you have been unable to heal, holding you back from the inner peace you have longed for. Do you have a teen or young adult child who has seemed to lose that spark, struggling to cope with the emotions and stressors of this pertinent life transition? If these words resonate, you've come to the right place!
Marissa (Gould) Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
Hello & welcome! Getting the help you deserve is a brave step & I’m grateful you’re making the choice to work on yourself. I work at your pace & tailor interventions to meet your short-term or long-term needs. I do this by reminding you of the coping skills you already have while also finding new ways to navigate your life well. The more information you have the better, therefore education & self-reflecting homework will be a part of this process. It's my delight to guide you inward, toward your own knowing, to find your best path forward. In-home help may be offered if serious organizational issues are present and disruptive.
Hello & welcome! Getting the help you deserve is a brave step & I’m grateful you’re making the choice to work on yourself. I work at your pace & tailor interventions to meet your short-term or long-term needs. I do this by reminding you of the coping skills you already have while also finding new ways to navigate your life well. The more information you have the better, therefore education & self-reflecting homework will be a part of this process. It's my delight to guide you inward, toward your own knowing, to find your best path forward. In-home help may be offered if serious organizational issues are present and disruptive.
Joseph Anthony May
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, AL 35080
I provide individual counseling services to all over the age of 7. When I have a child under age 14, I work with parents also in separate sessions. As a former teacher, I have insights about navigating the world of school. I also welcome adults dealing with codependency, grief and issues stemming from growing up in a dysfunctional home. Furthermore, I have experience with recovery from substance abuse, and would welcome anyone in IOP or sober living situations.
I provide individual counseling services to all over the age of 7. When I have a child under age 14, I work with parents also in separate sessions. As a former teacher, I have insights about navigating the world of school. I also welcome adults dealing with codependency, grief and issues stemming from growing up in a dysfunctional home. Furthermore, I have experience with recovery from substance abuse, and would welcome anyone in IOP or sober living situations.
Abby Schmucker-Christian Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alabaster, AL 35007
It is my personal belief that everyone can benefit from counseling at some point in their life. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or a life changing event, such as a loss or an empty nest, please know you are not alone. I have experience working with children, adolescents, men and women, of all ages.
It is my personal belief that everyone can benefit from counseling at some point in their life. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or a life changing event, such as a loss or an empty nest, please know you are not alone. I have experience working with children, adolescents, men and women, of all ages.
Daniel Birdsong
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, MFT-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 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. I am a part-time counselor, and I see clients on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I approach counseling from a person-centered and strength-based perspective focused on clients’ individual goals for personal change and growth. My goal is to partner with and support you in your own journey of development and self-improvement.
My name is Daniel Birdsong, and I am honored to support individuals, couples, and families through counseling at Mountain Valley Counseling, LLC. I am a part-time counselor, and I see clients on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I approach counseling from a person-centered and strength-based perspective focused on clients’ individual goals for personal change and growth. My goal is to partner with and support you in your own journey of development and self-improvement.
Krista Chick Integrative Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pelham, AL 35124
Learning how events from your past have impacted your life is part of the therapy process. Some things hold you back from where you want to be. Some things push you forward. We can easily be controlled by unprocessed events or trauma. However, healing is possible and allows us to move forward without letting past experiences negatively impact our lives. Together, we can work on removing these barriers that prevent you from becoming your best self.
Learning how events from your past have impacted your life is part of the therapy process. Some things hold you back from where you want to be. Some things push you forward. We can easily be controlled by unprocessed events or trauma. However, healing is possible and allows us to move forward without letting past experiences negatively impact our lives. Together, we can work on removing these barriers that prevent you from becoming your best self.
Drake Denton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CGAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
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.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have learned that life is a beautiful, but sometimes difficult journey with many hills and valleys to navigate. We all have the ability to be amazing, but sometimes find ourselves in a position to have to relearn how to tap into our own inner strength and resiliency.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have learned that life is a beautiful, but sometimes difficult journey with many hills and valleys to navigate. We all have the ability to be amazing, but sometimes find ourselves in a position to have to relearn how to tap into our own inner strength and resiliency.
Meet Our New Directions | Lucet Therapists
Vernesia Womack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
*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.
*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.
My passion for counseling comes from the enjoyment of being able to engage the client into sharing their life stories and seeing the positive outcomes of overcoming those issues that are keeping the client from living a fully engaging life. As an experienced counselor, the most rewarding feeling comes from seeing clients transition from emotional and mental anguish into a more peaceful mind and soul. Clients can be assured that they will have a warm, caring, and non-judgmental therapist who will listen and be present with them on their journey to well-being.
My passion for counseling comes from the enjoyment of being able to engage the client into sharing their life stories and seeing the positive outcomes of overcoming those issues that are keeping the client from living a fully engaging life. As an experienced counselor, the most rewarding feeling comes from seeing clients transition from emotional and mental anguish into a more peaceful mind and soul. Clients can be assured that they will have a warm, caring, and non-judgmental therapist who will listen and be present with them on their journey to well-being.
Hanna Whitney Stiltner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Helena, AL 35080
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist, I believe in treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. My passion is helping individuals develop a better understanding of their life through exploring difficult patterns and issues that keep them from connecting to their true selves. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years and have a diverse background working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples. I am passionate about providing you with a safe place of healing to help you rediscover peace from within.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist, I believe in treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. My passion is helping individuals develop a better understanding of their life through exploring difficult patterns and issues that keep them from connecting to their true selves. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years and have a diverse background working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples. I am passionate about providing you with a safe place of healing to help you rediscover peace from within.
Lauren Amacker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel overwhelmed? Does your mind spin with "what if" and worry thoughts? You notice yourself seeking validation from Google, friends or family. Your brain is exhausted and this is affecting your ability to focus and be present. You are ready for something to change. But you feel stuck, and you're not sure what change would look like. You're looking for a safe space to talk, and to find peace. You are not alone and it would be my honor help. My goal is to create an authentic, comfortable, and compassionate therapeutic environment where you can take steps towards practical change and experience emotional healing.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Does your mind spin with "what if" and worry thoughts? You notice yourself seeking validation from Google, friends or family. Your brain is exhausted and this is affecting your ability to focus and be present. You are ready for something to change. But you feel stuck, and you're not sure what change would look like. You're looking for a safe space to talk, and to find peace. You are not alone and it would be my honor help. My goal is to create an authentic, comfortable, and compassionate therapeutic environment where you can take steps towards practical change and experience emotional healing.
No matter a person’s position in life, your mental health will always take precedence and determine your quality of life and how well you perform. It's an honor to be a provider and an advocate for mental health. I am a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience providing services to various populations including, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Above all of the accolades, I’m human and I know that at some point or at several points in your lifetime you will need guidance and support.
No matter a person’s position in life, your mental health will always take precedence and determine your quality of life and how well you perform. It's an honor to be a provider and an advocate for mental health. I am a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience providing services to various populations including, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Above all of the accolades, I’m human and I know that at some point or at several points in your lifetime you will need guidance and support.
I see clients with needs involving emotional and mental pain that come from a variety of different pathways, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I look to provide the client with evidenced based practices and interventions to allow the client, caregiver, and I to collaborate and determine the best pathway to growth. I see clients ranging in ages, from 3 to adulthood, and I work with relational problems, including families, divorce, blending families, and couples. I start with a Client Centered approach and integrate modalities as necessary to best serve my clients.
I see clients with needs involving emotional and mental pain that come from a variety of different pathways, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I look to provide the client with evidenced based practices and interventions to allow the client, caregiver, and I to collaborate and determine the best pathway to growth. I see clients ranging in ages, from 3 to adulthood, and I work with relational problems, including families, divorce, blending families, and couples. I start with a Client Centered approach and integrate modalities as necessary to best serve my clients.
My goal is to facilitate individuals and families as they seek to achieve a holistic and balanced personal and professional quality of life. I operate from the core belief that people are whole, thus providing treatment from a comprehensive approach to physical, emotional, spiritual, and familial health and wellness. My treatment approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused treatment, and mindfulness-based practices.
My goal is to facilitate individuals and families as they seek to achieve a holistic and balanced personal and professional quality of life. I operate from the core belief that people are whole, thus providing treatment from a comprehensive approach to physical, emotional, spiritual, and familial health and wellness. My treatment approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused treatment, and mindfulness-based practices.
I'm passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life, but also proudly serves those of all religions, LGBTQIA+ community at large. I am also a KAP (Kink Aware Professional). Questions are always welcome and I am willing to learn more in order to help a client. As a counselor, I strive for quality and compassion when it comes to serving my clients. I take a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy and believe that the client is the expert of themselves.
I'm passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life, but also proudly serves those of all religions, LGBTQIA+ community at large. I am also a KAP (Kink Aware Professional). Questions are always welcome and I am willing to learn more in order to help a client. As a counselor, I strive for quality and compassion when it comes to serving my clients. I take a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy and believe that the client is the expert of themselves.
Are you a perfectionist who continues to be disappointed because you never seem to measure up to everyone else? Or maybe it seems you give more in relationships than you receive. You could be a teen trying to meet the demands of school, friends and family that leave you feeling anxious and discouraged. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Let's work together to get to the root of the issue and develop a plan that incorporates self love to get your life back. Soon you will find balance and inner peace. It’s possible to feel confident, empowered, and hopeful again.
Are you a perfectionist who continues to be disappointed because you never seem to measure up to everyone else? Or maybe it seems you give more in relationships than you receive. You could be a teen trying to meet the demands of school, friends and family that leave you feeling anxious and discouraged. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Let's work together to get to the root of the issue and develop a plan that incorporates self love to get your life back. Soon you will find balance and inner peace. It’s possible to feel confident, empowered, and hopeful again.
