Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Email Me
or
Email Me

Bethany Dowling

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Call Me
Let's Connect (205) 615-1133
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Available both in-person and online
7318 Parkway Drive Southeast Leeds, AL 35094
Taking NEW clients now! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? Is your marriage, family or child struggling and you don’t know what else to do? Are you going through a new life transition or maybe your frustrated over unresolved conflict? You are not alone! Together, we figure out what is going on, what is causing issues to repeat or get worse, or maybe some things you haven't tried in a long time. At Embers of Hope Counseling, you’ll learn positive coping and communication skills for life and relationships, strategies for an improved sense of self including self care and breathing techniques to help decrease anxiety.
Embers of Hope provides a safe space where you are not judged for where you are in life but encouraged to be real. We spend time building rapport and trust in effort of gaining knowledge in how I can help you and meet you where you are. We learn strategies and establish goals to help you become the best version of you while I encourage you along the way.
Some situations in life makes us feel broken and hopeless. Whether it's mentally, physically, or emotionally, we fizzle out. Sometimes all we have left are the embers from being burnt out in our situation. Embers of Hope desires to instill hope in those dark places and help you gain a renewed purpose for life again.
Call or Bethany Dowling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (205) 615-1133

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7318 Parkway Drive Southeast

Leeds, AL 35094 map

(205) 615-1133
I offer sessions to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals both in office and via Teletherapy after the initial intake.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Marital and Premarital and Family Conflict 
$100 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (205) 615-1133
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7318 Parkway Drive Southeast

Leeds, AL 35094 map

(205) 615-1133
I offer sessions to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals both in office and via Teletherapy after the initial intake.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Marital and Premarital and Family Conflict 
$100 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
"
Intake sessions are $125 1 1/2 hour. Sessions thereafter are $100. At this time, I am private pay. A superbill will be provided to you at the end of our session. I would encourage you to reach out to your provider prior to scheduling your sessions to see if out of network is covered.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133
"
Intake sessions are $125 1 1/2 hour. Sessions thereafter are $100. At this time, I am private pay. A superbill will be provided to you at the end of our session. I would encourage you to reach out to your provider prior to scheduling your sessions to see if out of network is covered.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Alabama / A216 Supervised by Dr. Jenny Haines, Ph. D, LMFT (Alabama / 205-645-8029) Bethany Dowling
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended The University of Montevallo, Ma. Ed. Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2015
"
I am a licensed MFT Associate. I have over 10 years of counseling experience. I have a heart for families and want to help bring calm to chaos. What affects one member of the family, affects everyone else in the home. I hope to bring restoration and provide hope where there is none. Ask Me more.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133
"
I am a licensed MFT Associate. I have over 10 years of counseling experience. I have a heart for families and want to help bring calm to chaos. What affects one member of the family, affects everyone else in the home. I hope to bring restoration and provide hope where there is none. Ask Me more.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
"
I work with couples who are engaged, married, families facing life transitions, and those dealing with after effects of Infidelity. I help families navigate through infertility as it taxing both personally and as a couple. I also work with children, teens, and college students struggling with anxiety and stress. I teach techniques to help deal with these issues.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133
"
I work with couples who are engaged, married, families facing life transitions, and those dealing with after effects of Infidelity. I help families navigate through infertility as it taxing both personally and as a couple. I also work with children, teens, and college students struggling with anxiety and stress. I teach techniques to help deal with these issues.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
"
I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sexually abused children and teens. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you identify faulty thinking and emotions and replaces those with accuracy. Solution Focused Therapy allows you to focus and reach your specified goals. We will figure out what works best for you.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133
"
I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sexually abused children and teens. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you identify faulty thinking and emotions and replaces those with accuracy. Solution Focused Therapy allows you to focus and reach your specified goals. We will figure out what works best for you.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 615-1133

Location

Primary Location

7318 Parkway Drive Southeast

Leeds, AL 35094

(205) 615-1133
"
I offer sessions to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals both in office and via Teletherapy after the initial intake.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call for a free consultation now - (205) 615-1133
"
I offer sessions to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals both in office and via Teletherapy after the initial intake.
Photo of Bethany Dowling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Bethany Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Ma Ed, LMFTA
Call for a free consultation now - (205) 615-1133