Alcohol Use Therapists in Gardendale, AL

Shenetra Alexander has 13 years of experience as a therapist and has been licensed in Alabama since 2017 as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Shenetra provides individual therapy to adults. Over her career as a therapist, she has worked with substance abuse issues, anger management, domestic violence, mental health issues, grief and loss, couples counseling, and parenting issues. She has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including residential facilities, mental health facilities, substance abuse facilities, and the prison population.

As a first responder, I have over 11 years of experience assisting victims of various crimes. I have received training on trauma-informed care and have developed a passion for working with survivors of human trafficking and child exploitation. I have worked with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, stress, difficulty setting boundaries, and depression. I also look forward to working with first responders and their families.

As a licensed and national board certified counselor, I have over 15 plus years of counseling experience with helping children, teens, adults and couples re-shape their lives into a healthier life. I welcome working with you to discuss concerns that you feel at this time are too heavy to bear.

My name is Jacqueline Pickens. I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend to many. I know all to well the feeling of being overwhelmed with trying to do it all. The struggle to be the one to help everyone around you and still manage to keep yourself afloat is not one you have to bear alone. I have been there. I am a licensed therapist who is here to help you find balance in your life and to provide you with a safe space where you can be yourself and learn skills on how to focus on your needs so that you can continue to meet the needs of others without ignoring your own.

My name is Sherika Thomas-Miller, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Montgomery, AL, and working with clients statewide via telehealth or in-office. I work with adolescents to Geriatric and specialize in stress, depression, and anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress throughout their therapeutic journey.

Hello! I am Felicia Inman, an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Lindsay Burleson, MEd, MTS, LPC-S. Sometimes life can be difficult, and you don’t know how to move forward. You may feel stuck in one spot and not sure how to get through the moments you are in. I am here to tell you there is hope! My specialties include grief, meaning making, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use with a focus on treating alcohol use disorder(s), and a variety of other mental health concerns that may be impacting your day-to-day functioning. I also offer ADHD screening and testing.

Weeknights and weekend telehealth appointments available! I believe any of our challenges can be utilized as a strength. I strive to create that safe, welcoming space, where you can feel completely comfortable in opening up, to begin the process of healing and feeling whole, again. Maybe you are dealing with marital or relationship struggles, issues with self-esteem, experiencing difficulty coping with symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or maybe even struggling with the regular day-to-day issues. Allow me the privilege of being that nonjudgmental and genuine listening ear.

I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.

It's been a weird last couple of years, hasn't it? In addition to the chaos and uncertainty in our world, you may also be feeling chaos and uncertainty in your personal life. Many people are feeling uneasy and out of sorts; you may benefit from short term therapy in order to cope with all these changes. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, career issues, stress, grief and transitions are among the issues I address in therapy. You may realize something needs to change, but you're not sure what. An ideal time to consider therapy and that objective input. Therapy is voluntary; let's sort out what you want to change.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a B.A. from Auburn University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. I completed my internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Medical School. I also completed a fellowship at the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine. I am a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and Board Member of the National Register of Health Providers in Psychology. My areas of expertise include assessment and treatment of addiction, trauma, impulsivity, personality disorders, and mood disorders. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy.

Life can be amazing but it also can be difficult. If you are looking to take part in therapy there may be some obstacles keeping you from living life the way you envision it. My goal is to help you to find the solutions that satisfy your needs. Through therapy, hard work, and communication I believe we can get to a better place. I hope that working with me will bring the improvements that you wish to see.

Welcome to the first step in your journey to a healthier you. My name Is Johnetta. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor with a Masters in Community Counseling from the University of South Alabama. I also received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology while studying abroad in Europe. I am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. I work with both individuals and families who may be struggling through difficult periods in their lives or have been setback by problems that are beyond their ability to control.

My name is Katrina Freeman and I am an Alabama state licensed counselor and clinical supervisor for associate-level counselors. She has over 30 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse counseling fields. I have an acceptance-based, client-centered approach to therapy. My passion is helping clients find balance and wellness in their lives.

I am equipped to work with individuals who may have personality disorders, suicidal ideation, depression, and/or self-harm. However, I operate from the perspective that the client is the expert. It is my job to empower their autonomy, meaning, and hope already within them. As you color the room, I hope to make the space safe enough to make observations about your values, not mine. What is important to you? What does therapy look like to you? Let us accomplish the goals you already have set out, and discover new ones together.