Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Alabama

Thank you for considering me to serve as your counselor! I would like to share a little about myself, as well as what you can expect during counseling. To start, I have good news for you. Regardless of where you are now, I firmly believe you already have tools necessary to grow! As a counselor, I will provide a safe place to discuss your lived experiences, learn more about your mental health, and identify goals for the counseling process. We will work together to reinforce existing strengths while also exploring and identifying new strategies to help overcome challenges that are unique to you, but also common to human existence.

I offer therapy for Autistic & ADHD adults & adolescents (14+) & diagnostic evaluations for possible Autism, ADHD, & Learning Disorders. A clear diagnosis helps us approach life, relationships, school, & career with greater certainty about our strengths & challenges & recommendations for the path ahead. I personally conduct all aspects of your evaluation. I am culturally sensitive & LGBTQ+ supportive. In addition to specialized training in working with Neurodivergent individuals, I have 45+ years of lived experience as a late-identifed Autistic person myself, along with many friends & immediate family who are also neurodivergent.

Life is full of challenges, but being happy shouldn't be one of them! Whether your unhappiness is defined as an adolescent suffering from bullying, a spouse in a marriage that's lost its passion, a parent concerned with dysfunction in your family, or an individual struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help. I believe therapy is a place to help uncover your truths, not create them. We all have the tools necessary to be our best selves, sometimes we just a little guidance. While children are my main clientele, I have a heart for anyone who is ready to challenge their potential and unlock true happiness.

Are you feeling stuck in some part of your life? Trying to navigate a romantic, peer, or parent-child relationship, life transition, anxiety or depression? Struggling to figure out what's getting in the way sexually, emotionally, or mentally? Does it feel like something is inhibiting life satisfaction, security and connection but hard to figure out what that is? I want to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be. I use a collaborative approach to tailor therapeutic techniques to fit your unique needs and personality. My joy and passion in being an MFT stems from the journey of moving through change with you.

I am a therapist who speaks Spanish fluently and has a multicultural background from Spain and Latin America. As a military spouse, I have gained extensive experience in helping families and couples navigate complex challenges. My area of expertise is marriage and family therapy, and I hold a doctoral degree from Liberty University. I am committed to providing my clients with compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive care that addresses their unique needs and concerns. My aim is to empower my clients with the necessary skills to enhance their psychological well-being and relationships with others. I firmly believe that

My name is Lynne. I am an independently contracted clinical therapist for IEG operating under Flutter & Flourish Therapy Services serving states: MI, TN, AL & GA. As a therapist, I believe that when you decide to engage in therapy, you are choosing to allow yourself to reflect on how you want to take control of your life & deciding how you need/want to show up for yourself. I am here to assure you per the societal feedback, nothing is "wrong" with you. We all have things different about us and that's what makes our voices and lived experiences ours, which also means our healing and progression will look different person to person.

Sometimes we all need support when life's challenges become overwhelming or difficult to manage alone. Working with a therapist can help you address difficult feelings, relationships or whatever else you may be facing. We will walk together through your concerns with compassion, intentionality and often a little laughter. My goal is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible.

Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Sad? Stuck? Betrayed? Would you like to address a new life change, marriage, or other issues? Well, here's a little info about me. I work with individuals & couples who seek therapy to process the "hard stuff" - tragedy, trauma, life transitions or change in professional and personal trajectories. I will not give you advice or tell you what to do. However, you will gain healthy coping tools to navigate your personal/intimate relationship journey to wellness. We will collaborate to develop your treatment plan, processing your concerns & goals at your pace.

I managed to offer a nonjudgmental, non-bias, and confidential therapy approach with a exceptional quality of care for those that are experiencing everyday life stressors and seeking a better way to regain control over one's personal life.

Expert service in adolescent, teen, and young adult counseling! "You just don't get it" - a common phrase that many of our clients have stated to family/friends. Are you a frustrated parent who has no idea how to help your child? You've tried everything and nothing seems to be working? You feel hopeless and maybe your child does too. You CAN get help and things CAN be better! Let's work together to make the change you have longed for in yourself or your children.

Life can be full of challenges and difficult experiences. Sometimes those challenges whether a life change, relationship issue, or taking on a new role can be overwhelming. My role as a counselor is to provide my clients with a safe space to express themselves and provide support that will assist them in utilizing their strengths to overcome their challenges. I am grateful that you are seeking counseling and look forward to working with you!

Are you going through a transition in life that is hard to handle? Always wanted to try counseling but never could conveniently figure out how to do it? Why not consider online counseling and having sessions in the comfort of your home, at your pace, and as needed. If this sounds like you, I may be the counselor you counselor. Currently only available online, I offer appointments available within a week, and after hours for those who work or are in school. Using a confidential and HIPAA complaint platform, virtual sessions are convenient for the busy individual or couple.

Our Mission At Cygnus Behavioral Health is to help our clients navigate life's highs and lows with resilience and grace, drawing inspiration from the powerful and transformative myth of Cygnus and Phaeton. Just as Cygnus carried Phaethon to safety, we strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where our clients can explore their deepest fears and vulnerabilities and emerge stronger and more self-aware. Our goal is to empower our clients to find their own path and purpose and to live their lives with authenticity, integrity, and compassion.

My practice, for more than thirty years, has focused on helping a broad range of individuals and families in the area. I have stayed deliberately diverse in the populations that I serve, as well as issues addressed. One of the joys of practicing a long time in one place is having long term relationships with families and groups of people through their having referred their loved ones to me, or coming back in when a new life change or crisis occurs.

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!

Everyone experiences emotional pain that comes by virtue of living life. We face transitions, are met with difficulties, or experience stressors that bring frustration, hurt, and uncertainty. As a therapist, my role is to support you in identifying ways to use your strengths and utilize resources you have to find unique and tailored solutions aligned with your values. I will also provide perspective through situations with strong belief that every person has purpose, passion, and potential awaiting discovery. I believe in honoring the emotional vulnerability of each client by fostering a space of safety and connection.

I really enjoy working with all types of clients - all ages and all issues. From grade school children to older adults - I work with individuals and their families to help everyone get through life's trials and tribulations in the best way we can - together. Whether it's a mood/anxiety disorder, family conflict, school or behavioral issue, trauma issue, job stress, major life change, or just finding yourself having trouble handling some stress - I know I can help my clients get to a better place.

“I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right now.” - Virginia Satir. I love working with clients who are "just trying to figure things out" and who feel like they don't quite fit in. My areas of expertise are in LGBTQIA2S+ issues, life transitions, and neurodivergence. I work collaboratively with clients to find what is best for them, and my best partnerships have been with clients eager to explore, expand, and discover more about themselves.

Do you want to live a happier and healthier life? Talking to an experienced, qualified therapist can help. I treat adults, teens, couples, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and mood disorders. We all work towards happiness, but we sometimes get stuck in patterns from the past and live in anxiety about the future. You don't have to suffer alone.