Couples Counseling Therapists in Lee County, AL
Auburn Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830
You and your partner can break destructive communication patterns, meet each other's emotional needs and solve problems that you get stuck in.
You or your partner may notice your relationship seems off track. You realize that you feel disconnected and you seem to have the same conflict. Perhaps there has been infidelity or some other trust violation that is overwhelming. Perhaps one person is dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma that isolates you from each other. You may notice that you don’t feel like yourself anymore. You realize that you are easily overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, feel bad about yourself. Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic or stressful event that you haven't been able to "let go”. Perhaps you are grieving the lost of a love one.
You and your partner can break destructive communication patterns, meet each other's emotional needs and solve problems that you get stuck in.
You or your partner may notice your relationship seems off track. You realize that you feel disconnected and you seem to have the same conflict. Perhaps there has been infidelity or some other trust violation that is overwhelming. Perhaps one person is dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma that isolates you from each other. You may notice that you don’t feel like yourself anymore. You realize that you are easily overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, feel bad about yourself. Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic or stressful event that you haven't been able to "let go”. Perhaps you are grieving the lost of a love one.
With more than two decades of seasoned experience as a Military Chaplain and Professional Coach, I offer a guiding hand to individuals and couples navigating life's complexities. Whether you are a leader grappling with pivotal organizational decisions, a couple forging through relational storms, or an individual battling internal conflicts and seeking courage amidst challenges, I am here. My journey with clients is unique, as many reconnect even years later, seeking the partnership we create together. Engage with me through one-on-one sessions to embark on a journey towards empowerment.
With more than two decades of seasoned experience as a Military Chaplain and Professional Coach, I offer a guiding hand to individuals and couples navigating life's complexities. Whether you are a leader grappling with pivotal organizational decisions, a couple forging through relational storms, or an individual battling internal conflicts and seeking courage amidst challenges, I am here. My journey with clients is unique, as many reconnect even years later, seeking the partnership we create together. Engage with me through one-on-one sessions to embark on a journey towards empowerment.
Auburn University Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36832
If you’re ready to work on your relationship, give us a call today!.
Relationships can be hard. Whether you’re dating someone or have been married for 50 years, every relationship has its ups and downs. You may have just discovered your partner cheated on you, or you’re merely trying to figure out how to make this relationship thing work. Maybe it feels like you barely recognize the person lying next to you in bed anymore and you feel guilty because the word “divorce” has crept into your mind.
If you’re ready to work on your relationship, give us a call today!.
Relationships can be hard. Whether you’re dating someone or have been married for 50 years, every relationship has its ups and downs. You may have just discovered your partner cheated on you, or you’re merely trying to figure out how to make this relationship thing work. Maybe it feels like you barely recognize the person lying next to you in bed anymore and you feel guilty because the word “divorce” has crept into your mind.
Frontline Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830
We also have providers who offer couples counseling for those wanting to reconnect and improve intimacy.
Trauma creates change you do not choose, healing is about creating change you do choose - Rosenthal. Frontline Therapy was born out of a desire to provide accessible, evidence-based treatments, to Auburn's local veterans and emergency responders; with the combined goal of serving anyone who has experienced a trauma. Ever since we opened our doors in the beginning of 2020, we have been committed to excellence because we believe that individuals who have experienced trauma, and those that work on the frontlines deserve 'front of the line' treatment. We also treat depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, and relational distress.
We also have providers who offer couples counseling for those wanting to reconnect and improve intimacy.
Trauma creates change you do not choose, healing is about creating change you do choose - Rosenthal. Frontline Therapy was born out of a desire to provide accessible, evidence-based treatments, to Auburn's local veterans and emergency responders; with the combined goal of serving anyone who has experienced a trauma. Ever since we opened our doors in the beginning of 2020, we have been committed to excellence because we believe that individuals who have experienced trauma, and those that work on the frontlines deserve 'front of the line' treatment. We also treat depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, and relational distress.
I work with individuals, couples and families seeking relief from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, identity issues, and other life stressors.
While there are many reasons someone may seek therapy, I aim to create a safe space where everyone can freely explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. Through personalized and compassionate therapy, we can uncover your strengths and resources to enhance your emotional well-being and overall mental health.
I work with individuals, couples and families seeking relief from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, identity issues, and other life stressors.
While there are many reasons someone may seek therapy, I aim to create a safe space where everyone can freely explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. Through personalized and compassionate therapy, we can uncover your strengths and resources to enhance your emotional well-being and overall mental health.
Archie Schnuelle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPA, MAC, EMDR, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
Thank you for the opportunity for considering me to work with you. My background is unique and varied which provides a broad range of knowledge, and experiences from having served in the U.S. Army, worked in Law Enforcement for over twenty-five years, worked on a church staff and as Therapist. I find it rewarding to help individuals realize their potential, see hope in a better future and becoming their best selves in life. We should not be defined by the negative beliefs we hold about ourselves but in the positive changes we can make. I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, and adolescents.
Thank you for the opportunity for considering me to work with you. My background is unique and varied which provides a broad range of knowledge, and experiences from having served in the U.S. Army, worked in Law Enforcement for over twenty-five years, worked on a church staff and as Therapist. I find it rewarding to help individuals realize their potential, see hope in a better future and becoming their best selves in life. We should not be defined by the negative beliefs we hold about ourselves but in the positive changes we can make. I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, and adolescents.
My heartbeat has always been towards the hurting. I feel that my calling in life is to come alongside people in their darkest seasons of life to help them find clarity, peace, and strength. I have a passion for working with individuals of all ages who seek emotional healing and freedom. I am also particularly drawn to children, marriages, and families and excel in treating couples and families as a whole. If you feel lost, broken, confused, or numb, I want to assure you there is hope. I have been in the darkness before and there is a way out. I would be honored to help you find it.
My heartbeat has always been towards the hurting. I feel that my calling in life is to come alongside people in their darkest seasons of life to help them find clarity, peace, and strength. I have a passion for working with individuals of all ages who seek emotional healing and freedom. I am also particularly drawn to children, marriages, and families and excel in treating couples and families as a whole. If you feel lost, broken, confused, or numb, I want to assure you there is hope. I have been in the darkness before and there is a way out. I would be honored to help you find it.
I offer a strengths-based approach when working with individuals, couples and families.
My vision for counseling is to see people and families walk through life’s struggles with the help of others and hope for the future. We are all shaped by the relationships we form and our unique life experiences. The way we respond to those encounters tells us something about who we are. If you desire to restore connection with others, bring meaning to your experiences or explore your unique identity, I would like to help you take the next steps.
I offer a strengths-based approach when working with individuals, couples and families.
My vision for counseling is to see people and families walk through life’s struggles with the help of others and hope for the future. We are all shaped by the relationships we form and our unique life experiences. The way we respond to those encounters tells us something about who we are. If you desire to restore connection with others, bring meaning to your experiences or explore your unique identity, I would like to help you take the next steps.
Dr. Vollenweider was born and raised in the New Orleans area. He is a licensed psychologist who earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 2000. He is a member of the American Psychological Association. He offers individual psychotherapy for school-aged children, adolescents, college students, and other adults. Dr. Vollenweider also provides family and couples therapy. The most common issues addressed in psychotherapy include anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, adjustment difficulties, and ADHD.
Dr. Vollenweider was born and raised in the New Orleans area. He is a licensed psychologist who earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University in 2000. He is a member of the American Psychological Association. He offers individual psychotherapy for school-aged children, adolescents, college students, and other adults. Dr. Vollenweider also provides family and couples therapy. The most common issues addressed in psychotherapy include anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, adjustment difficulties, and ADHD.
A Quiet Place Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830
We serve clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem issues, substance use disorders, grief & loss, relationship distress, difficult life transitions, and more.
At AQPC, counseling isn't just a "job" for us, it's what we feel called to do. We are committed to providing compassionate, wholehearted mental healthcare and wellness services to our clients, both in-person and online. Our providers are skilled at helping people develop new ways to cope, explore underlying core issues that are keeping you stuck, and overcome barriers to living the life you want to live. We applaud the positive step you're taking in seeking support. We know it's not always easy to do, which is why we do our best to create a welcoming and safe therapeutic experience for every client.
We serve clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem issues, substance use disorders, grief & loss, relationship distress, difficult life transitions, and more.
At AQPC, counseling isn't just a "job" for us, it's what we feel called to do. We are committed to providing compassionate, wholehearted mental healthcare and wellness services to our clients, both in-person and online. Our providers are skilled at helping people develop new ways to cope, explore underlying core issues that are keeping you stuck, and overcome barriers to living the life you want to live. We applaud the positive step you're taking in seeking support. We know it's not always easy to do, which is why we do our best to create a welcoming and safe therapeutic experience for every client.
LMP Health, LLC, Serving All of Alabama
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Phenix City, AL 36870 (Online Only)
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed, unable to motivate self, feeling isolated, anxious or depressed, in an unhealthy relationship, struggling with low self-esteem, dealing with loss, and not sure where to turn, I use a person-centered approach in my practice. We start where you are. I provide services for teens, adults and seniors. You no longer have to face your struggles alone. I provide a strength-based, trauma-informed approach in treatment and look forward to hearing from you so we can begin your healing process.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed, unable to motivate self, feeling isolated, anxious or depressed, in an unhealthy relationship, struggling with low self-esteem, dealing with loss, and not sure where to turn, I use a person-centered approach in my practice. We start where you are. I provide services for teens, adults and seniors. You no longer have to face your struggles alone. I provide a strength-based, trauma-informed approach in treatment and look forward to hearing from you so we can begin your healing process.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830 (Online Only)
I work with all types of individuals and relationship groups.
Sex is a normal, necessary part of human existence. Ideally, sex makes us feel happy, loved, and connected. Yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire, or an inability to reach orgasm. Have you avoided talking to a sex therapist because you are afraid they’ll judge you? I will never judge you. Nothing you say is going to shock me, scare me, or make me stop working with you. Have you ever had a sexual encounter that was other than consentual but you didn't know who to talk to or even what to say about it? If so, I can help you work through your thoughts and feelings about sex and sexual experiences
I work with all types of individuals and relationship groups.
Sex is a normal, necessary part of human existence. Ideally, sex makes us feel happy, loved, and connected. Yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire, or an inability to reach orgasm. Have you avoided talking to a sex therapist because you are afraid they’ll judge you? I will never judge you. Nothing you say is going to shock me, scare me, or make me stop working with you. Have you ever had a sexual encounter that was other than consentual but you didn't know who to talk to or even what to say about it? If so, I can help you work through your thoughts and feelings about sex and sexual experiences
Amber Richardson
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36832 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with women who feel like they have to constantly have it all together. I help "super women" alleviate stress/anxiety, depression, cope with traumatic experiences, and work through life's challenges. I teach women that it's okay to remove the Super-Woman cape that is worn as a badge of honor & how to prioritize Your SELF! Additionally, I help couples identify and work through communication struggles through teaching emotional attunement and validation. I work with couples to overcome hardships & work towards creating an environment where each of you feel heard, validated, & understood.
I specialize in working with women who feel like they have to constantly have it all together. I help "super women" alleviate stress/anxiety, depression, cope with traumatic experiences, and work through life's challenges. I teach women that it's okay to remove the Super-Woman cape that is worn as a badge of honor & how to prioritize Your SELF! Additionally, I help couples identify and work through communication struggles through teaching emotional attunement and validation. I work with couples to overcome hardships & work towards creating an environment where each of you feel heard, validated, & understood.
Prevail Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830
We specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem issues, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), reality therapy, and strengths-based interventions.
At Prevail Counseling and Wellness, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to adults, children, and couples. Our practice is built on the belief that everyone has the strength to overcome life’s challenges, and our goal is to help you harness that strength in a supportive and nurturing environment. We believe in working together with you to create lasting, positive change. We are here to support you on your journey to wellness, offering a safe space where you can explore, heal, and thrive.
We specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem issues, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), reality therapy, and strengths-based interventions.
At Prevail Counseling and Wellness, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to adults, children, and couples. Our practice is built on the belief that everyone has the strength to overcome life’s challenges, and our goal is to help you harness that strength in a supportive and nurturing environment. We believe in working together with you to create lasting, positive change. We are here to support you on your journey to wellness, offering a safe space where you can explore, heal, and thrive.
Karl Christensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Opelika, AL 36801
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with training in helping couples, families, or individuals navigate life stages and difficulties such as (pre)marital counseling, life transitions, or co-parenting.
It's hard to believe that you're in this position. You once thought you were a perfect couple. Now you find yourself in a relationship with difficulty and conflict at every step. You have so many conflicting feelings that you don't know what to do. How did we get to this? What do we do now? I love them so much, but I can hardly stand to look at them. I want to go to my person, but they are the ones that hurt me. Then you remember the added stress outside the relationship - family, social, work, and financial. Can we ever recover from this?
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with training in helping couples, families, or individuals navigate life stages and difficulties such as (pre)marital counseling, life transitions, or co-parenting.
It's hard to believe that you're in this position. You once thought you were a perfect couple. Now you find yourself in a relationship with difficulty and conflict at every step. You have so many conflicting feelings that you don't know what to do. How did we get to this? What do we do now? I love them so much, but I can hardly stand to look at them. I want to go to my person, but they are the ones that hurt me. Then you remember the added stress outside the relationship - family, social, work, and financial. Can we ever recover from this?
War Room Christian Counseling & Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830
We see individuals who seek guidance grounded in Christian morals to address a range of deeply personal challenges. Our clients grapple with issues such as anxiety, depression, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem struggles, substance use disorders, grief and loss, relationship distress, and difficult life transitions. Their needs are diverse, but at the core, they yearn for a compassionate ally who will honor their unique stories and empower them throughout their healing journey. Our clients desire not just temporary relief from their struggles but also the enduring strength to confront future challenges.
We see individuals who seek guidance grounded in Christian morals to address a range of deeply personal challenges. Our clients grapple with issues such as anxiety, depression, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem struggles, substance use disorders, grief and loss, relationship distress, and difficult life transitions. Their needs are diverse, but at the core, they yearn for a compassionate ally who will honor their unique stories and empower them throughout their healing journey. Our clients desire not just temporary relief from their struggles but also the enduring strength to confront future challenges.
Counseling and Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830
Couples counseling, marriage and family therapy, couples communication, parenting, child and adolescent behavioral problems, depression, trauma in childhood (child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect), intimacy & sexuality issues, addictive/compulsive behavior, faith-transitions, substance abuse, children/adults with ADHD, divorce & co-parenting, individuals with disabilities, grief, and mental illness.
Therapy works! Healing begins. Your relationships are transformed. Your children / adolescents can behave and thrive. You can find purpose together. Your life direction can become clear. You can have your life back! Counseling and Therapy Services can help you on your road to healing, recovery, and happiness.
Couples counseling, marriage and family therapy, couples communication, parenting, child and adolescent behavioral problems, depression, trauma in childhood (child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect), intimacy & sexuality issues, addictive/compulsive behavior, faith-transitions, substance abuse, children/adults with ADHD, divorce & co-parenting, individuals with disabilities, grief, and mental illness.
Therapy works! Healing begins. Your relationships are transformed. Your children / adolescents can behave and thrive. You can find purpose together. Your life direction can become clear. You can have your life back! Counseling and Therapy Services can help you on your road to healing, recovery, and happiness.
With couples, I use the Gottman method and focus not only on developing healthy communication but also on creating greater intimacy and the emotional connection needed for relationships to thrive.
I want to commend you for being brave and taking an important step towards living a healthier life. There's some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that suffering is not always avoidable, as you probably already know. The good news is that we can find healing and learn to suffer well. People walk through life with unhealthy behaviors, emotional injuries, unproductive beliefs, and other burdens that they shouldn’t have to carry and don’t really need to carry. Using evidence based practices, like EMDR and DBT, I help people heal trauma, find relief from past wounds, have a more fulfilling present, and a more hopeful future.
With couples, I use the Gottman method and focus not only on developing healthy communication but also on creating greater intimacy and the emotional connection needed for relationships to thrive.
I want to commend you for being brave and taking an important step towards living a healthier life. There's some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that suffering is not always avoidable, as you probably already know. The good news is that we can find healing and learn to suffer well. People walk through life with unhealthy behaviors, emotional injuries, unproductive beliefs, and other burdens that they shouldn’t have to carry and don’t really need to carry. Using evidence based practices, like EMDR and DBT, I help people heal trauma, find relief from past wounds, have a more fulfilling present, and a more hopeful future.
Katherine Barker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830 (Online Only)
Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, constantly anxious, or like you no longer want to get out of bed in the morning. Maybe you are miserable, apathetic or afraid all the time and you don't know how to regain balance. Maybe you've gone through a lot of changes recently, or you've lost a lot of close relationships. Maybe your closest relationship is causing you pain and stress, and you want to figure out how to better navigate it. Maybe you're struggling with an addiction and it's making it hard to go to school or work. Or maybe something really terrible happened in your life and you feel stuck.
Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, constantly anxious, or like you no longer want to get out of bed in the morning. Maybe you are miserable, apathetic or afraid all the time and you don't know how to regain balance. Maybe you've gone through a lot of changes recently, or you've lost a lot of close relationships. Maybe your closest relationship is causing you pain and stress, and you want to figure out how to better navigate it. Maybe you're struggling with an addiction and it's making it hard to go to school or work. Or maybe something really terrible happened in your life and you feel stuck.
Being an Active Duty Military Spouse, I know first hand some of the unique issues that life and our community can have.
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in finding their own path to improve overall health and quality of life through a greater understanding of self, relationships and happiness. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and that's okay. It is brave to take this first step, and I am thankful for your courage to act. As a former teacher and school counselor, I have a wide range of experience working with adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression and school related issues, etc. I have seen how demanding this period of life can be and how having the right support system in place can make all the difference.
Being an Active Duty Military Spouse, I know first hand some of the unique issues that life and our community can have.
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in finding their own path to improve overall health and quality of life through a greater understanding of self, relationships and happiness. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and that's okay. It is brave to take this first step, and I am thankful for your courage to act. As a former teacher and school counselor, I have a wide range of experience working with adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression and school related issues, etc. I have seen how demanding this period of life can be and how having the right support system in place can make all the difference.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.