Therapists in Madison, AL

Uncertain, unplanned and unwanted experiences often produce feelings of abandonment, guilt, self-consciousness, and loneliness. We often feel tarnished, cheated and robbed. These experiences are sometimes an unfortunate a part of our journey. However, the secret lies in you, I am simply here to help you unveil it. As a therapist, I specialize in challenging you to begin the journey of becoming the best you. I am a compassionate but direct therapist providing a safe environment for women seeking support with sexual abuse and assault, depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and emotional regulation.

I am accepting new clients within the State of Alabama. I have experience and success treating clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum depression, relationship problems, substance use, and trauma. I work with clients to gain greater understanding of their reason for seeking therapy and foster a safe, inclusive environment that cultivates coping, growth, and healing.

My primary focus is empowerment of others without the fear of judgment. I believe in practicing authenticity and transparency throughout my personal and professional life. My greatest passion is helping others find strength within themselves and help them gain confidence in many aspects of life and assist in overall mental health challenges. I have gained my experience and awareness through working in residential, school and outpatient settings. Life is hard and personal demands can be even harder, everyone needs assistance regardless of age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. My practice is diverse, accepting, and welcoming to all.

As a therapist, my goal is to help individuals, couples, and families help themselves through communication and rebuilding trust, thus building a foundation for growth. This foundation will then aid in the management of daily stresses and the seemingly overwhelming issues we face in life. Through our work together, we can restore love, hope, and peace of mind.

A New kind of Help! Our goal at Peaceful Pathways is to help clients identify their strengths and believe and embrace the value of their life. We seek to create a comfortable environment where clients feel safe, accepted, and cared for. Peaceful Pathways treats a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with both counseling services and medication monitoring. Our staff is committed to meeting our clients where they are on their journey and joining with them to improve their life and grow their future.

Has everyday life stressors become too overwhelming for you? Are you struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family/relationship issues, grief/loss, addiction? Let me help you find healthy and life lasting coping tools to move forward with the peace and happiness you deserve!

John Paul Ruffin has a passion for families and the home. He believes that anyone seeking help can find it, they just need someone to help them gain insight and perspective while providing tools that will assist those individual in achieving mental health. He believes a well-trained counselor doesn't give advice but challenges his client to see the full picture and range of choices. They also give tools that will assist the client in reaching their goals and full potential.

"My job is not to judge. My job is to aid in lifting the fallen, to help restore the broken, and to foster healing for the hurting." As a counselor, I have a desire to support clients in healthy growth as they succeed in achieving their goals and enhancing their lives. I understand the importance of working to create a space that is safe and comfortable to my clients so that we may develop trust throughout the therapeutic process.

A client once told me that she learned more about how to deal with life’s challenges in three months of therapy than in the previous ten years of her life. That, in essence, lies the most important benefit of therapy. Therapy helps us to understanding life better and navigate uncertainties in our relationships, career choices, finances, friendships, spirituality, life purpose/meaning, and other areas. That’s why it’s important to make that call today. It’s your turn to begin a life of personal growth and fulfillment. Now.

Anxiety and depression can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. Stress feels overwhelming, but this too shall pass. Relationship challenges can feel like the end of the world, but you can overcome. I want to help you get better and reclaim your strength. Often people are intimidated by the thought of going to see a therapist. Therapy doesn’t have to be painful, it is a process to having a better understanding of yourself.

" What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. " Ralph Waldo Emerson. I believe human beings are remarkably resilient to life circumstances. Each of us face obstacles to happiness that life brings our way. Throughout each human's lifetime he/she will face stress, grief, loss, disappointments, life changes, sadness, and challenges that stretch limits, question our place in this world, and prompt us to seek wisdom and guidance. To reach that goal, I implement Mindfulness, CBT, Boundaries, DBT, Self Esteem, Relaxation techniques, and reading recommendations as part of therapy.

Obstacles, barriers, bumps, and other synonyms for negative events that occur in life can leave feelings of despair and emptiness which leads to negative thinking and low self-esteem or self-worth. As wonderful as life is, we experience pain and stress. Amazingly, in most instances, we are able to cope with adverse events and continue enjoying life; however, sometimes, the pain feels too much to bear. Too much to bear alone. Too much to “burden” our families and friends with, or at least that’s how it feels. Talk therapy can provide that safe space for healing and help regain hope.

I am fueled by a commitment to help people find fulfillment in life & their relationships & reach their potential. I love helping individuals develop healthier, happier relationships & overcome life's struggles. As a therapist I have worked in both inpatient & outpatient settings & have treated a full spectrum of populations. My primary focus is on adults & I specialize in marital & family therapy. However, I am also an experienced children's play therapist & I see clients of all ages. I describe my approach as relational & prescriptive, which means I get to know you & your goals & customize my approach to help you meet them.

My name is Mark Underwood and I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who specializes in treating Clinical Depression and Anxiety with an easy-to-understand approach and common sense techniques. I also do a lot of Behavioral Therapy to help people understand how to improve their relationships with their partners and children. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Alabama, Texas, and Indiana. I am best with people who are "regular folks" who don't want to live in the therapeutic world but just want to understand how to make their life work and feel better.

I began human service work in 1986 after receiving my Bachelor of Science degree in Counseling from the University of Montevallo, located in Montevallo, Alabama. I received my Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Montevallo in 1994. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2001. I am currently licensed in Alabama and Georgia (inactive at present in Georgia) and am a board-certified supervisor for those wishing to become licensed counselors. A hurtful past cannot change, but moving through fear and hurt leads to acceptance, and then peace becomes evident.

Greetings, I am Lorna Bell and I've been available to help individuals for over 20 years with many challenges along life's journey. I am open to serving clients with a willingness and desire for change. Helping you to achieve your healthiest version of yourself. I'd love to help you work through concerns involving mood, anxiety and depression by utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills, CBT and Solution Focused Therapy. It will be my pleasure to assist you with kindness and compassion with a personalized Treatment and Acton plan.

Luminous is a mental health counseling center. Our staff is dedicated to helping you with life's problems. We want to help children, adolescents, adults and families work through life's issues. We provide counseling to people who are working through life's struggles such as but not limited to autism, PTSD, depression, addiction, and Co-occurring disorders. We strive to help you find the light that you have lost, There can be light...Again

Hi there, I'm Ayesha! I am a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping my clients become the best version of themselves, while working to achieve your full potential, learning to heal, and practicing self-growth and awareness. My approach is client-centered mixed with eclectic as I believe no approach is a one-size-fits-all. I promise to meet you with empathy, a sound mind, open heart, and unconditional positive regard. I believe my clients are the captains of their ship and I am here to guide you to a sound, safe, and clear journey to your healing destination.

Are you having trouble maintaining intimacy in your relationships? Do you often find that when you express your feelings or choose not to express your feelings, there seems to be conflict? Are you looking for an improved style of communicating that will help you to strengthen your relationships in marriage, dating, with family, and with your peers?