Parenting Therapists in Alabama

I am equipped to work with individuals, children, and families with a variety of backgrounds. My goal is to create a no judgment space in order for clients to feel seen and heard, and to help restore hope back into their lives. I am trained in a variety of models and believe that treatment is unique to each individual client. I have experience working with clients with difficulties including anxiety, depression, child behavioral issues, social skills, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, family transitions, and parenting.

Do you feel like you have to be “the bad guy” in order to get your child to listen or behave? Maybe you find it hard to connect with your child(ren) or even your spouse. Are they distant, always on their phones/laptops/tablets, or just want to be left alone? At this point does it feel like every person in your family - your child, spouse, parent(s), etc. - just might as well be speaking another language or live on another planet because you just are not understanding each other.

Mrs. Sapp is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC), and a Supervising Counselor, SC. Mrs. Sapp is trained in EMDR and is eager to continue her professional development in the area of EMDR with children, adolescents, and teens. Mrs. Sapp enjoys the therapeutic benefit of engaging clients in walk-and-talk therapy while utilizing ACA's facility dogs. Her mission is to empower children, teens, and their families to overcome personal obstacles and improve their quality of life. She is passionate about the impact of counseling during childhood and adolescent years.

My name is Sarah, and I’m a counselor. My husband and I founded Sanctuary Counseling and Wellness with the idea that a sanctuary represents a place of retreat and rest. I believe that in order to process and work through the difficult things that are a part of our stories, we have to feel safe. Many of us may logically know we are safe, but we may not have FELT safe. It is my goal that at Sanctuary you will feel a sense of peace and emotional safety, which will lead to the ability to be yourself and start working on living the life you were born to live.

Are you a parent/guardian struggling to reduce chaos? Have difficulties adjusting to different transitions as your kids age? Are you experiencing parenting barriers resulting in unruly behavior? Do you find yourself lost with how to get organized and function efficiently daily, so that your kids can strive in a structured environment? Has your post partum journey left you feeling a lack of identify and or disconnect from your partner? Let's face it, parenting is difficult! As a wife and mother of four I can absolutely relate to the day to day tasks and responsibilities that lead to parenting fatigue, frustration and anxiety.

Throughout my career there has always been one common theme; Crisis. Crisis causes change. Whether we bring it on ourselves or it is thrust upon us, crisis creates the crucible from within which change is born. Without crisis, motivation is weak and success more of an ideal than a goal. You may be in crisis right now. You may be struggling with a relationship, or as a parent, or with your own choices and behavior. You are in the best place for change. I can help!

Are you a new parent? Have you recently become the caregiver for a young child, maybe as a result of things beyond your control? Are you the parent or caregiver for a toddler, or a child with a developmental delay or disorder, or a child who has experienced trauma or other disruptive or challenging circumstances? Maybe your family is going through life changes and transitions. Or maybe you are experiencing post partum depression or anxiety (this happens to mothers AND fathers!) Maybe you are a teacher or childcare professional trying to support kids and families. You need support and compassion; a place to be real and just breathe

I believe healthy people make healthy partners make healthy parents, and in that order! Life is hard and stresses are very real at each stage of life. I am here to assist you in becoming a healthy, balanced individual so that you are able to relate to others in healthy, balanced ways. Through individual therapy, couples' therapy, family therapy, and parenting skills training, I will walk along side the individual, the couple, the blended and traditional family in becoming healthy people, partners, and parents.

Are you a parent frustrated by your child's hyperactivity, battling for control, anger, defiance, or school behavior problems? Has your family experienced transitions like divorce, loss of a loved one, or moving to a new area? As parents, we want our children to be happy, healthy, well-rounded, joyful, and worry-free. We want them to be at peace with themselves and with others, and confident in themselves and their own abilities and aptitudes. Sadly we can't always protect them from broken relationships, hard choices, big challenges and tough losses. Sometimes we need trusted counsel to help navigate storms.

Felicia is a Licensed Professional counselor who works with children ages 3 to 17. Felicia has experience working with children in Huntsville, Madison and surrounding areas to process grief, divorce/separation, or major life changes/events. Felicia uses a non-directive approach with children and Cognitive Behavior Therapy or Adlerian with older children. Felicia loves play-based intervention because it allows children to communicate in a way that is less invasive and natural to them! In Addition, Felicia believes parent's play a vital role in a child's success and their ability to enhance resiliency factors.

Have you felt that waking up every morning has become difficult? The day to day tasks appear to be mountains that you must climb. You do not have to go through this alone. Our services are designed to meet the various mental health needs of adolescents, young adults, and women as you navigate the trials of life. Take the first step by taking care of you. Here at Dunn-Kirkland Counseling & Consulting Services, you will be with someone that will allow you to breathe and assist you by using therapeutic strategies to improve your mental health and who will be with you when those conversations become difficult but necessary.

Your reason for seeking counseling may be varied or focused on only one or two painful issues. Maybe you have kept your true feelings locked inside. Maybe you are experiencing spiritual distress. With genuine concern for you and in complete partnership we create goals based on your innate strengths, talents, skills, and interests. Typically, natural healing occurs when using techniques based on your unique needs and personality. We use a variety of methods chosen to match your needs to help you learn to think in more positive/effective ways and bring about change.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with everyday life? Are you stressed from parenting or experiencing life changes? Is your adolescent experiencing anger, behavior problems at school or just feeling that they don't fit in? I CAN HELP! My goal is to strengthen families by helping everyone reach their full potential, to understand you are not alone and there is hope for change and growth. I have experience working with depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, coping skills, stress, parenting, trauma and so much more.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting? Raising children in today's world can be both rewarding and exhausting. Whether your child is facing behavioral issues, low self esteem, anxiety or any other concerns, I'm here to help. Like they say, it takes a village to raise a child, so let's work together to build that village.

When navigating different life circumstances do you ever find yourself wondering what you could do to make difficult situations have better outcomes? Maybe you want others to better hear or understand you. At times we can all be frustrated with the way we feel or the way we try to express our emotions; like anger, stress, love, hate, anxiety, depression, grief, regret, or loss. Perhaps you want to be a better parent or co-parent but communication is at a standstill. Maybe you just need a place to safely vent where what you say will not be held against you for decades.

Are you experiencing distress in your life? is your marriage floundering, or are your kids out of control? Are you losing sleep nightly worrying about the future, or are you down and depressed most days feeling burdened by events from your past or current life circumstances? You need someone to talk to you can trust, but don't have anyone in your circle of family friends, or acquaintances? Please call me today for a free consultation over the phone. Let me share my approach to your difficulties that may make your days and nights easier, your marriage better, or any other difficulties bearable.

Many of us are looking for a place to feel safe and connected. Somewhere we can feel heard and seen. As a therapist, I work hard to provide acceptance, unconditional positive regard and empathy to build a strong therapeutic relationship. The work I do is deeply rooted in my belief that everyone can find success. I believe that everyone has the ability to reach their highest potential once they have overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. In our work together, I help provide support in identifying barriers and creating a tailored plan for individual needs. Through collaboration and support we can work to find healing.

Dr. Carney provides forensic services, psychological evaluation and consultation. Child custody, parenting capacity, disability, pre-employment, personal injury, and criminal evaluations constitute his day-to-day practice.

Hello. Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile with Psychology Today. Your Mental Wellness Matters! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience providing various services to children and their families in crisis. My goal is to help individuals and families navigate through life stressors. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have found the need to return, it would be an honor to assist you!