Anxiety Therapists in 35243
Benjamin Stillwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Struggling to cope? It is my goal to help individuals and couples find stability and consistency. I specialize in Men's Issues, Anxiety, LGBT+, and Couples looking for a nonjudgemental perspective.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Struggling to cope? It is my goal to help individuals and couples find stability and consistency. I specialize in Men's Issues, Anxiety, LGBT+, and Couples looking for a nonjudgemental perspective.
Terri Williams-Glass
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Healing from your past can lead you to your best today. I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use . Additionally, I have experience in helping people work through debting, divorce and women's issues. Therapy can be an integral part of change and support when life gets bumpy. Guilt and shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that often create suffering and affect self-worth, sleep, social interactions, work and romantic relationships.
Healing from your past can lead you to your best today. I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use . Additionally, I have experience in helping people work through debting, divorce and women's issues. Therapy can be an integral part of change and support when life gets bumpy. Guilt and shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that often create suffering and affect self-worth, sleep, social interactions, work and romantic relationships.
Angela Hayes Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Are you feeling tired, low energy or dealing with overwhelming anxiety and emotions? I can help you manage these feelings with coping strategies so that your quality of life will improve. I offer a sliding scale based on income so need to worry about insurance.
Are you feeling tired, low energy or dealing with overwhelming anxiety and emotions? I can help you manage these feelings with coping strategies so that your quality of life will improve. I offer a sliding scale based on income so need to worry about insurance.
Michelle McClintock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to check out Welcome Home Wellness - where my primary focus is on you. I believe it is a privilege to help people who are feeling confused, frustrated, anxious, depressed, or lost in life. I do not take the level of trust and vulnerability it takes to allow someone into your personal life for granted. Creating a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and nurturing space where you can heal and grow is what I hope to achieve together. It takes strength and courage to ask for help and I find it an honor to be able to offer support or offer a referral to help you navigate your way.
Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to check out Welcome Home Wellness - where my primary focus is on you. I believe it is a privilege to help people who are feeling confused, frustrated, anxious, depressed, or lost in life. I do not take the level of trust and vulnerability it takes to allow someone into your personal life for granted. Creating a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and nurturing space where you can heal and grow is what I hope to achieve together. It takes strength and courage to ask for help and I find it an honor to be able to offer support or offer a referral to help you navigate your way.
Leigh Miller Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
I treat most mental health disorders, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, and PTSD.
Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover what that is for themselves. I lead AND follow - I may prompt, encourage, and confront, but I follow a client's pace (willingness and readiness) to delve into the issues.
I treat most mental health disorders, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, and PTSD.
Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover what that is for themselves. I lead AND follow - I may prompt, encourage, and confront, but I follow a client's pace (willingness and readiness) to delve into the issues.
Lindsay Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
NOW accepting new patients. Currently many people report feeling lonely and isolated with crippling anxiety and depression. For some, they feel emotionally paralyzed and stuck. It is my belief that we can all live balanced lives with quality and purpose, regardless of our past or current circumstances. Together, we can work to implement positive coping mechanisms that can assist in making great change in your daily life.
NOW accepting new patients. Currently many people report feeling lonely and isolated with crippling anxiety and depression. For some, they feel emotionally paralyzed and stuck. It is my belief that we can all live balanced lives with quality and purpose, regardless of our past or current circumstances. Together, we can work to implement positive coping mechanisms that can assist in making great change in your daily life.
Kimberly Williams Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vestavia, AL 35243
I have experience treating those suffering with depression, maladaptive coping, anxiety, anger management and problems within the family system.
Are you having difficulty coping with day to day life issues? Are you isolating, withdrawing and finding it hard to get through the day? Is your teenager out of control or do you feel like parenting is overwhelming? Are you having marital problems or currently going through a divorce? If you answered yes to any of these questions I can help. Let me assist you in getting to a better place in your life and improving your family system.
I have experience treating those suffering with depression, maladaptive coping, anxiety, anger management and problems within the family system.
Are you having difficulty coping with day to day life issues? Are you isolating, withdrawing and finding it hard to get through the day? Is your teenager out of control or do you feel like parenting is overwhelming? Are you having marital problems or currently going through a divorce? If you answered yes to any of these questions I can help. Let me assist you in getting to a better place in your life and improving your family system.
Caroline Veazey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vestavia, AL 35243 (Online Only)
I am currently virtual only -- I am in Birmingham sporadically. Alongside our struggles are our strengths--strengths that could be hidden in the midst of anxiety, depression, relationships, perfectionism, and more. What we need most when we’re struggling is empathy, affirmation, and collaboration--to feel heard, understood, and not alone. Through therapy together, I will establish the nonjudgmental, supportive space you need to explore your challenges, introducing and reminding you of the strength you have to move forward.
I am currently virtual only -- I am in Birmingham sporadically. Alongside our struggles are our strengths--strengths that could be hidden in the midst of anxiety, depression, relationships, perfectionism, and more. What we need most when we’re struggling is empathy, affirmation, and collaboration--to feel heard, understood, and not alone. Through therapy together, I will establish the nonjudgmental, supportive space you need to explore your challenges, introducing and reminding you of the strength you have to move forward.
Brittany Harp
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Hi! I am Brittany. I help adolescents and adults explore ways to work through life’s challenges, set healthy boundaries, create kindness within themselves, and improve their connection with themselves and others. While I work with several issues, my jam is working with clients that are dealing with high levels of anxiety, working through life transitions, and struggling with self-esteem.
Hi! I am Brittany. I help adolescents and adults explore ways to work through life’s challenges, set healthy boundaries, create kindness within themselves, and improve their connection with themselves and others. While I work with several issues, my jam is working with clients that are dealing with high levels of anxiety, working through life transitions, and struggling with self-esteem.
Laura Doyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
I have also counseled many children and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression.
As a counselor, it is my greatest joy to see healing and positive change happen in the lives of my clients. My goal is to provide a safe space that encourages vulnerability, hope, and real growth. My clients include all diversities and ages from children, adolescents, and adults, to couples, families, and those who have special needs, such as autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
I have also counseled many children and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression.
As a counselor, it is my greatest joy to see healing and positive change happen in the lives of my clients. My goal is to provide a safe space that encourages vulnerability, hope, and real growth. My clients include all diversities and ages from children, adolescents, and adults, to couples, families, and those who have special needs, such as autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Hannah Alexander
Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
My specialties include eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
Are you struggling with poor body image or disordered eating? Do you want to feel more confident about who you are on the inside and outside? Do you find yourself feeling mentally or emotionally overwhelmed? Have you experienced suffering that has left you feeling lost? Are you going through a rough time and need help but are unsure where to turn? Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of worry or people-pleasing? If this resonates with you, therapy could help. Schedule a free intake session and find out if therapy is a good match for your needs.
My specialties include eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
Are you struggling with poor body image or disordered eating? Do you want to feel more confident about who you are on the inside and outside? Do you find yourself feeling mentally or emotionally overwhelmed? Have you experienced suffering that has left you feeling lost? Are you going through a rough time and need help but are unsure where to turn? Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of worry or people-pleasing? If this resonates with you, therapy could help. Schedule a free intake session and find out if therapy is a good match for your needs.
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
I enjoy supporting couples seeking to clarify shared goals, address conflicts and increase their sense of appreciation for one another. Couples seeking guidance around navigating non-traditional partnerships, long distance, the management of finances, family planning, building and maintaining intimacy and improving communication among a myriad of other topics, generally find my approach helpful. I also support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and various life transitions.
I enjoy supporting couples seeking to clarify shared goals, address conflicts and increase their sense of appreciation for one another. Couples seeking guidance around navigating non-traditional partnerships, long distance, the management of finances, family planning, building and maintaining intimacy and improving communication among a myriad of other topics, generally find my approach helpful. I also support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and various life transitions.
Kimberly Marable Winters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, CEAP, SAP, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35243
Areas of focus: Depression, anxiety, stress management, work-related concerns/ stress, marital/ premarital and relationship issues, as well as, substance use disorders and addictive behaviors.
Therapist passionate about helping you make changes in your life that ultimately improve the quality of your life. Seeking to guide, educate, motivate and support you along the journey of finding the healthiest YOU possible! I seek to help people modify their responses to life experiences, change, pain and trauma. Group support is extremely beneficial so don't overlook the options presented by Coach K's Korner to address relationship issues, stress/ anxiety and spiritual growth. Text 205-960-9150 for more information.
Areas of focus: Depression, anxiety, stress management, work-related concerns/ stress, marital/ premarital and relationship issues, as well as, substance use disorders and addictive behaviors.
Therapist passionate about helping you make changes in your life that ultimately improve the quality of your life. Seeking to guide, educate, motivate and support you along the journey of finding the healthiest YOU possible! I seek to help people modify their responses to life experiences, change, pain and trauma. Group support is extremely beneficial so don't overlook the options presented by Coach K's Korner to address relationship issues, stress/ anxiety and spiritual growth. Text 205-960-9150 for more information.
April Morris
Counselor, ALC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, foster care/ adoption, adjustment issues, cross-cultural issues, and TCKs.
Life's journey can be full of ups and downs that occasionally leave us feeling exhausted, confused, and deeply hurt. In these moments, we need help to overcome these challenges as we begin to make sense of these painful pieces of our story. Having someone to support you while offering compassion and empathy can help you restore and make sense of these parts of your journey. As your therapist, I seek to be an understanding presence by your side, helping you mend those fractured pieces and fueling your personal growth. I would be honored to come alongside you and support your healing journey.
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, foster care/ adoption, adjustment issues, cross-cultural issues, and TCKs.
Life's journey can be full of ups and downs that occasionally leave us feeling exhausted, confused, and deeply hurt. In these moments, we need help to overcome these challenges as we begin to make sense of these painful pieces of our story. Having someone to support you while offering compassion and empathy can help you restore and make sense of these parts of your journey. As your therapist, I seek to be an understanding presence by your side, helping you mend those fractured pieces and fueling your personal growth. I would be honored to come alongside you and support your healing journey.
Ginny Nix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
I believe that the first step in effecting positive change in your life begins with building self-awareness. So often, avoiding issues is the easier and more attractive option, but I firmly believe that ignorance is not bliss. As a therapist, my job is to provide a safe and judgement-free space for you to learn more about yourself in order to attain sustainable change. If you are experiencing things like issues in your relationships, loneliness, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem -- I can help you.
I believe that the first step in effecting positive change in your life begins with building self-awareness. So often, avoiding issues is the easier and more attractive option, but I firmly believe that ignorance is not bliss. As a therapist, my job is to provide a safe and judgement-free space for you to learn more about yourself in order to attain sustainable change. If you are experiencing things like issues in your relationships, loneliness, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem -- I can help you.
AEB Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35243
I am accepting new clients and can be a source of support for them in developing and achieving their goals. I work with clients who are experiencing grief, family conflict, excessive worry, perfectionism, and depression. I also work with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives in order to help them process this in a healthy way and move forward into a happier future. I am trained in EMDR which is a specialized therapy used to treat trauma-related needs. I enjoy working with children to help them learn to manage anger, distractions, hyperactivity, feelings resulting from divorce, and school problems.
I am accepting new clients and can be a source of support for them in developing and achieving their goals. I work with clients who are experiencing grief, family conflict, excessive worry, perfectionism, and depression. I also work with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives in order to help them process this in a healthy way and move forward into a happier future. I am trained in EMDR which is a specialized therapy used to treat trauma-related needs. I enjoy working with children to help them learn to manage anger, distractions, hyperactivity, feelings resulting from divorce, and school problems.
Brion Carlson
Counselor, MA, NCC, ALC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
I enjoy working with people in early recovery and those struggling with existential issues (aging, loss, and death anxiety).
Currently accepting new clients on Tues & Sun. Are you tired of people trying to cheer you up and having your depression misunderstood? Have you lost your sense of gratitude and engagement in life? If so, I'm glad you're here. I focus on deep depression and the issues that commonly surround it (suicidality, grief, anxiety, and substance abuse). While there are many effective "techniques" that improve depression and weaken its allies, therapy is a special kind of healing relationship more than a set of techniques. If the partnership is good, we can learn from each other and find a new way forward for you.
I enjoy working with people in early recovery and those struggling with existential issues (aging, loss, and death anxiety).
Currently accepting new clients on Tues & Sun. Are you tired of people trying to cheer you up and having your depression misunderstood? Have you lost your sense of gratitude and engagement in life? If so, I'm glad you're here. I focus on deep depression and the issues that commonly surround it (suicidality, grief, anxiety, and substance abuse). While there are many effective "techniques" that improve depression and weaken its allies, therapy is a special kind of healing relationship more than a set of techniques. If the partnership is good, we can learn from each other and find a new way forward for you.
Jennifer Reynolds Rodgers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Jennifer Reynolds Rodgers has been practicing in the mental health field in the state of Alabama for the past eight years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient treatment, non-profit agencies, and private practice. Her areas of expertise in working with clients include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ issues, addiction and substance abuse, relationship issues and life transitions. Jennifer is passionate about helping others create and implement a healthy lifestyle.
Jennifer Reynolds Rodgers has been practicing in the mental health field in the state of Alabama for the past eight years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient treatment, non-profit agencies, and private practice. Her areas of expertise in working with clients include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ issues, addiction and substance abuse, relationship issues and life transitions. Jennifer is passionate about helping others create and implement a healthy lifestyle.
Kali M Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
I have a special love for working with single parents, children of divorce, individuals with anxiety, ADHD, and/or on the autism spectrum, and people who have diabetes.
Do you get stuck in your thinking? Do you sometimes push people away when really all you want to do is connect with them better? What about your habits- are they helping? Or are they hurting? Don't you think that there might be other ways?
I have a special love for working with single parents, children of divorce, individuals with anxiety, ADHD, and/or on the autism spectrum, and people who have diabetes.
Do you get stuck in your thinking? Do you sometimes push people away when really all you want to do is connect with them better? What about your habits- are they helping? Or are they hurting? Don't you think that there might be other ways?
Katie O'Donnell Pietri
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Areas of specialty include: low self-esteem, anxiety/panic, depression, relationships, and women's issues.
Reaching out for help is hard. As your therapist, my goal is to help you walk through what comes after asking for help. One of the most important parts of being a therapist is creating a safe space for you to share your story. I honor the courage it takes to share with others and make every effort to create a space where you can feel encouraged to share.
Areas of specialty include: low self-esteem, anxiety/panic, depression, relationships, and women's issues.
Reaching out for help is hard. As your therapist, my goal is to help you walk through what comes after asking for help. One of the most important parts of being a therapist is creating a safe space for you to share your story. I honor the courage it takes to share with others and make every effort to create a space where you can feel encouraged to share.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.