Therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL
Erin Guffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (Online Only)
Change is sometimes overwhelming, but continuing in familiar unhealthy patterns are likely preventing you from living the best version of yourself. My hope is to walk along beside you as you identify some of your unhealthy patterns; help you establish realistic goals; and implement healthy change in a way that doesn’t feel daunting. I have seven years experience working with individuals from all backgrounds with varying concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, strained family dynamics, and unhealthy boundaries.
Change is sometimes overwhelming, but continuing in familiar unhealthy patterns are likely preventing you from living the best version of yourself. My hope is to walk along beside you as you identify some of your unhealthy patterns; help you establish realistic goals; and implement healthy change in a way that doesn’t feel daunting. I have seven years experience working with individuals from all backgrounds with varying concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, strained family dynamics, and unhealthy boundaries.
Doris Chambers Vaughans
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Every person is more than their story to date; there are more chapters waiting to be lived! I am humbled and honored to be a part of more than 2000 clients' stories of restoration & healing for issues of depression, anxiety, bereavement etc. Life, and everything in it, ebbs and flows. Change, though certain, is not always welcomed. I love empowering and equipping clients, within a nurturing and caring counseling relationship, to live their best lives. Life happens, counseling helps! I will love to use my experience, knowledge, and skills for you. I look forward to meeting you!
Every person is more than their story to date; there are more chapters waiting to be lived! I am humbled and honored to be a part of more than 2000 clients' stories of restoration & healing for issues of depression, anxiety, bereavement etc. Life, and everything in it, ebbs and flows. Change, though certain, is not always welcomed. I love empowering and equipping clients, within a nurturing and caring counseling relationship, to live their best lives. Life happens, counseling helps! I will love to use my experience, knowledge, and skills for you. I look forward to meeting you!
Informed Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Not accepting new clients
My therapeutic style is laid back. It is my goal to help clients feel comfortable and relaxed while they address their personal concerns . This is a place where you can be yourself, free of judgement. You get the benefit of evidence-based practice in a low-pressure environment. I have worked with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, substance use related concerns, relationship concerns, body image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, parenting concerns, serious mental illness, and adjustment. My hope is for my clients to feel empowered by learning practical and useful coping skills.
My therapeutic style is laid back. It is my goal to help clients feel comfortable and relaxed while they address their personal concerns . This is a place where you can be yourself, free of judgement. You get the benefit of evidence-based practice in a low-pressure environment. I have worked with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, substance use related concerns, relationship concerns, body image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, parenting concerns, serious mental illness, and adjustment. My hope is for my clients to feel empowered by learning practical and useful coping skills.
Martha Howard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Life brings a variety of experiences that make us human. Over time, we may believe that what happens to us is a direct reflection of our worth. It is my goal as a therapist to meet my clients with compassion and acceptance to learn that while our most difficult experiences make us human, they do not define us. You are capable and deserving of change and I would love to walk with you through this journey toward a healthier life!
Life brings a variety of experiences that make us human. Over time, we may believe that what happens to us is a direct reflection of our worth. It is my goal as a therapist to meet my clients with compassion and acceptance to learn that while our most difficult experiences make us human, they do not define us. You are capable and deserving of change and I would love to walk with you through this journey toward a healthier life!
Charice Calloway
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
I work with clients on unlocking strengths that allow them to discover the best version of themselves. My goal as a therapist is to work with you to create desired change. I have experience working with young children, adults, couples, and families. If you are struggling with anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship conflict, or overall life stressors, Thrive Therapy can help! Reaching out can be the hardest step but also the most rewarding.
I work with clients on unlocking strengths that allow them to discover the best version of themselves. My goal as a therapist is to work with you to create desired change. I have experience working with young children, adults, couples, and families. If you are struggling with anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship conflict, or overall life stressors, Thrive Therapy can help! Reaching out can be the hardest step but also the most rewarding.
Carol G. Adams, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Carol Adams, LCSW, has trained both nationally and internationally in the fields of Trauma, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Women's Issues, and Depression/Anxiety. Emphasis is placed on the connection between mind and body, as physical illness may sometimes be a manifestation of our psychological state.
She integrates mind, body and emotion, so that clients come to experience more harmony and wholeness. In her experience, "we all have within us an enormous potential to heal. We learn to utilize our own inner resources to achieve and maintain a sense of balance, clarity and well-being."
Carol Adams, LCSW, has trained both nationally and internationally in the fields of Trauma, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Women's Issues, and Depression/Anxiety. Emphasis is placed on the connection between mind and body, as physical illness may sometimes be a manifestation of our psychological state.
She integrates mind, body and emotion, so that clients come to experience more harmony and wholeness. In her experience, "we all have within us an enormous potential to heal. We learn to utilize our own inner resources to achieve and maintain a sense of balance, clarity and well-being."
Janvier Muir
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Whew, life can feel tough sometimes. Have you hurt your own feelings by overthinking and making up "what-if" scenarios because your anxiety has made you spiral with your thoughts? You can't see to figure out why your romantic relationships don't last . Other people have made you feel like you're not worthy of love because of who you are, and as a result your self-esteem is at an all time low. Maybe you just need to process this whirlwind we call life with someone who isn't your best friend. I'm here to support you in reaching your goals!
Accepting New Clients! Whew, life can feel tough sometimes. Have you hurt your own feelings by overthinking and making up "what-if" scenarios because your anxiety has made you spiral with your thoughts? You can't see to figure out why your romantic relationships don't last . Other people have made you feel like you're not worthy of love because of who you are, and as a result your self-esteem is at an all time low. Maybe you just need to process this whirlwind we call life with someone who isn't your best friend. I'm here to support you in reaching your goals!
Krystle White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, JSOCC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
At Revive Counseling and Wellness Services, we work to empower those around us to become better together by providing professional mental health and wellness services to the community. We offer individual, family and group counseling. I personally work with children, family sets such as sibling sets and parent and child, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns and emotional abuse. As a single mother, I am passionate about mothers and the intersections we experience as we balance the growing needs of our families, careers and self-care.
At Revive Counseling and Wellness Services, we work to empower those around us to become better together by providing professional mental health and wellness services to the community. We offer individual, family and group counseling. I personally work with children, family sets such as sibling sets and parent and child, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns and emotional abuse. As a single mother, I am passionate about mothers and the intersections we experience as we balance the growing needs of our families, careers and self-care.
Brian Monroe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
The goals of therapy with me are straightforward. If you want to change the way you think about things in your life, I’ll do my best to help you do that. If you want to learn skills to help cope with difficult circumstances and suffocating feelings, I’ll help you do that. If you want to figure out how your life needs to change to be happier, I’ll try to help. If you want relationship help, I'm an expert in that. If you’re not sure what you need, I’ll listen and figure out how I can help.
The goals of therapy with me are straightforward. If you want to change the way you think about things in your life, I’ll do my best to help you do that. If you want to learn skills to help cope with difficult circumstances and suffocating feelings, I’ll help you do that. If you want to figure out how your life needs to change to be happier, I’ll try to help. If you want relationship help, I'm an expert in that. If you’re not sure what you need, I’ll listen and figure out how I can help.
Kimberly Tubbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Kimberly Tubbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of counseling experience. Kim graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010 with a focus on marriage and family therapy and counselor education. Kimberly has worked in substance abuse settings, which provides her the opportunity to assist clients with a range of issues. Kimberly also has a background in juvenile justice, domestic violence, family therapy, anger management, and mood disorders. Kimberly prefers to approach therapy with the idea that the client is an expert in their own life and has the ultimate capacity for change.
Kimberly Tubbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of counseling experience. Kim graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010 with a focus on marriage and family therapy and counselor education. Kimberly has worked in substance abuse settings, which provides her the opportunity to assist clients with a range of issues. Kimberly also has a background in juvenile justice, domestic violence, family therapy, anger management, and mood disorders. Kimberly prefers to approach therapy with the idea that the client is an expert in their own life and has the ultimate capacity for change.
Elizabeth Hentz, New Growth Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA, CFLE-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (Online Only)
Coming into therapy, especially for the first time, can be daunting. Diving into unknown waters and discussing your innermost feelings in front of a stranger can feel terrifying. It is understandable why there can be a lot of hesitance before taking that plunge. At New Growth Therapy, when a client I've been seeing for some time has what I call "the aha moment" in session and they start creating change, it can often prove to be one of the most rewarding experiences.
Coming into therapy, especially for the first time, can be daunting. Diving into unknown waters and discussing your innermost feelings in front of a stranger can feel terrifying. It is understandable why there can be a lot of hesitance before taking that plunge. At New Growth Therapy, when a client I've been seeing for some time has what I call "the aha moment" in session and they start creating change, it can often prove to be one of the most rewarding experiences.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
It is my goal to help you heal and feel whole again. My hope is to meet you and make you feel like you’re talking to a friend in a safe space, where you feel heard, can be honest with yourself, and can start to feel relief. Maybe you’re going through a divorce; Are a newlywed struggling with your new chapter; Away at college and miss your parents; Can’t seem to keep up with life’s expectations; or feel like you just don’t know yourself anymore, I want to be the one person who you can depend on to be genuine, constant, and supportive.
It is my goal to help you heal and feel whole again. My hope is to meet you and make you feel like you’re talking to a friend in a safe space, where you feel heard, can be honest with yourself, and can start to feel relief. Maybe you’re going through a divorce; Are a newlywed struggling with your new chapter; Away at college and miss your parents; Can’t seem to keep up with life’s expectations; or feel like you just don’t know yourself anymore, I want to be the one person who you can depend on to be genuine, constant, and supportive.
Hannah Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (Online Only)
We all struggle with something at some point in our lives and you don’t have to go through it alone. I don’t claim to have all the answers but I will walk alongside you as we figure them out together. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for my clients. I take a collaborative approach- you are the expert of your life and I am here to help you reconnect with your authentic self and restore feelings of worth and hope.
We all struggle with something at some point in our lives and you don’t have to go through it alone. I don’t claim to have all the answers but I will walk alongside you as we figure them out together. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for my clients. I take a collaborative approach- you are the expert of your life and I am here to help you reconnect with your authentic self and restore feelings of worth and hope.
Matt Heatherly
PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Serving individuals, couples, and families in Tuscaloosa and central Alabama. Overcome anxiety and depression as well as other issues ranging from negative self-image to anger to chemical dependence. If you are facing anxiety, depression, or other personal struggles, including addictive behavior, there is help - you don't have to live this way. Contact me via email or phone. I'll respond back within 2 hours, 7 days a week.
Serving individuals, couples, and families in Tuscaloosa and central Alabama. Overcome anxiety and depression as well as other issues ranging from negative self-image to anger to chemical dependence. If you are facing anxiety, depression, or other personal struggles, including addictive behavior, there is help - you don't have to live this way. Contact me via email or phone. I'll respond back within 2 hours, 7 days a week.
Keith Parham, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
I hope you find what you're looking for among these listings. Neither I nor others listed here will have "all the answers". As a Counselor I am trained to help you through difficult circumstances. As a person, I have fallen, been restored, and thank God for His grace, in allowing me to join you in your healing. Online Scheduling for Counseling is available at www.keithparham.com. You can simply click "Website" (on the right <) to schedule an appointment, online.
I hope you find what you're looking for among these listings. Neither I nor others listed here will have "all the answers". As a Counselor I am trained to help you through difficult circumstances. As a person, I have fallen, been restored, and thank God for His grace, in allowing me to join you in your healing. Online Scheduling for Counseling is available at www.keithparham.com. You can simply click "Website" (on the right <) to schedule an appointment, online.
Shelby L. Stephens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Reaching out for help can often seem intimidating to some, so I like to approach therapy by creating an environment where you feel comfortable enough to be your authentic self and share any piece of your life without fear of judgment. Therapy should be an empathetic space where you get to untangle your thoughts within safe walls and gain tools to handle the stressors that come with the journey of life, whether that is learning to cope with daily anxieties or unpacking unresolved trauma. Let's take time to unpack your story and create a healthy path for future chapters.
Reaching out for help can often seem intimidating to some, so I like to approach therapy by creating an environment where you feel comfortable enough to be your authentic self and share any piece of your life without fear of judgment. Therapy should be an empathetic space where you get to untangle your thoughts within safe walls and gain tools to handle the stressors that come with the journey of life, whether that is learning to cope with daily anxieties or unpacking unresolved trauma. Let's take time to unpack your story and create a healthy path for future chapters.
Kimberly Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (Online Only)
Embarking on a therapeutic journey is a courageous step, and I'm honored to guide you through life's transitions. Specializing in life transitions, behavior issues, and women's empowerment, I create a safe, compassionate space for you to be seen, heard, and understood. Life brings unique challenges, and I'm here to empower you in navigating them. Providing a supportive environment to explore patterns, develop coping strategies, and foster positive change, individuals facing diverse challenges find solace and empowerment in our sessions, where we address personal growth, relationships, and life transitions.
Embarking on a therapeutic journey is a courageous step, and I'm honored to guide you through life's transitions. Specializing in life transitions, behavior issues, and women's empowerment, I create a safe, compassionate space for you to be seen, heard, and understood. Life brings unique challenges, and I'm here to empower you in navigating them. Providing a supportive environment to explore patterns, develop coping strategies, and foster positive change, individuals facing diverse challenges find solace and empowerment in our sessions, where we address personal growth, relationships, and life transitions.
Ariela H Aaron
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC-S, S
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
I specialize in clients that have issues with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. In addition I specialize in ADHD of adults and children. As I therapist I am laid back yet positive and goal oriented. I would like to teach my potential clients skills to improve their quality of life not to be dependent on the therapist. It is my belief that therapy is not just a session or a conversation it is actual work on you yourself or family members.
I specialize in clients that have issues with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. In addition I specialize in ADHD of adults and children. As I therapist I am laid back yet positive and goal oriented. I would like to teach my potential clients skills to improve their quality of life not to be dependent on the therapist. It is my belief that therapy is not just a session or a conversation it is actual work on you yourself or family members.
Savannah Brasher
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMFTA, CFLE-P
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Hi! My name is Savannah and I am so happy to have you here. I am so proud that you are considering beginning the journey of therapy and working towards growth in your life. Therapy is a wonderful tool as it can create extravagant and meaningful change. Therapy can also be your "safe space,” a place where your most influential events, thoughts, and emotions are shared and processed. It can be scary and uncomfortable, however I believe that true growth occurs when we are challenging ourselves. If you are looking to focus on self-esteem, emotion regulation, relationships or connection, I would love to work with you.
Hi! My name is Savannah and I am so happy to have you here. I am so proud that you are considering beginning the journey of therapy and working towards growth in your life. Therapy is a wonderful tool as it can create extravagant and meaningful change. Therapy can also be your "safe space,” a place where your most influential events, thoughts, and emotions are shared and processed. It can be scary and uncomfortable, however I believe that true growth occurs when we are challenging ourselves. If you are looking to focus on self-esteem, emotion regulation, relationships or connection, I would love to work with you.
Michael King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
I'm deeply committed to the simple things that make therapy rewarding. I want people to leave my office feeling like they're important and worth being understood. Most of my clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being stuck and frustrated in life. Together, we will work on gaining self-knowledge, improving functioning in life, and becoming more connected to what really matters to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary focus is on pain and healing in the context of relationships - with others and yourself.
I'm deeply committed to the simple things that make therapy rewarding. I want people to leave my office feeling like they're important and worth being understood. Most of my clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being stuck and frustrated in life. Together, we will work on gaining self-knowledge, improving functioning in life, and becoming more connected to what really matters to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary focus is on pain and healing in the context of relationships - with others and yourself.
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Number of Therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL
100+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
75% | Coping Skills |
74% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
69% | Grief |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
43% | New Directions | Lucet |
38% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
87% | Female | |
13% | Male |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.