Couples Counseling Therapists in Winston County, AL
Kyla Holly Vines
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Arley, AL 35541
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families.
My name is Kyla Holly Vines. I am an Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama. I am also an Army National Guard combat medic. I earned my bachelors and masters degrees at prestigious Faulkner University out of Montgomery, Alabama. I enjoy spending time with my sons.I enjoy traveling, both abroad and domestic. I place focus on family and enjoy helping others to improve their lives and the lives of their families. There is a lot of stigma surrounding mental health and I would like to lessen that by normalizing psychotherapy and helping each person be their very best! I am here to help you! Call me today!
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families.
My name is Kyla Holly Vines. I am an Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama. I am also an Army National Guard combat medic. I earned my bachelors and masters degrees at prestigious Faulkner University out of Montgomery, Alabama. I enjoy spending time with my sons.I enjoy traveling, both abroad and domestic. I place focus on family and enjoy helping others to improve their lives and the lives of their families. There is a lot of stigma surrounding mental health and I would like to lessen that by normalizing psychotherapy and helping each person be their very best! I am here to help you! Call me today!
Melissa Sue Sutton
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Haleyville, AL 35565 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt like getting out of bed or taking care of even the most basic of things just feels like too much work? Do you toss and turn all night, your brain constantly bouncing from one terrible thing to the next? Do you feel like you don't have the energy to breathe? If the answer to these questions is yes - then I invite you to contact me. You can find the motivation to do the things you used to enjoy. It is possible to quiet your brain enough so you can get enough rest. I have spent my career helping people to combat issues just like these. Call or email me today and let me help you get back to being who you want to be.
Have you ever felt like getting out of bed or taking care of even the most basic of things just feels like too much work? Do you toss and turn all night, your brain constantly bouncing from one terrible thing to the next? Do you feel like you don't have the energy to breathe? If the answer to these questions is yes - then I invite you to contact me. You can find the motivation to do the things you used to enjoy. It is possible to quiet your brain enough so you can get enough rest. I have spent my career helping people to combat issues just like these. Call or email me today and let me help you get back to being who you want to be.
Online Therapists
Angela Nix
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
From working with individuals, couples, and families, no two individuals/family systems are the same.
I believe that trust and rapport in a relationship are key. This is why I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental setting to allow you to discuss any struggles you may be facing, at your own pace.
From working with individuals, couples, and families, no two individuals/family systems are the same.
I believe that trust and rapport in a relationship are key. This is why I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental setting to allow you to discuss any struggles you may be facing, at your own pace.
Brad Southern Southern+Associates Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, Candida
Verified Verified
Gadsden, AL 35901
I work with individuals and couples who have decided they want to do something different.
I can't do this anymore. I am tired of battling the same negative thoughts over and over. I am on a cycle of depression that leads to unhealthy coping which make me feel more shame and then the depression hits again. My relationships with my family are suffering. I feel stuck and unsure of which way to turn. Who can I trust? Can I really change?
I work with individuals and couples who have decided they want to do something different.
I can't do this anymore. I am tired of battling the same negative thoughts over and over. I am on a cycle of depression that leads to unhealthy coping which make me feel more shame and then the depression hits again. My relationships with my family are suffering. I feel stuck and unsure of which way to turn. Who can I trust? Can I really change?
Barbara Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35205
Though I have specific training in relationship issues (such as marriage, pre-marriage, same-sex unions, parenting, infidelity, and in-law issues), I also work a great deal with individuals. I offer specific forgiveness training that has proven extremely helpful in healing grievances and resentments; and am trained in the use of EMDR. When motivated, there is no limit to the potential for improved relationships, personal fulfillment, and peace. In work with couples, I see great improvement when there is deep motivation. And it is part of my job to foster, and nurture that motivation in each partner.
Though I have specific training in relationship issues (such as marriage, pre-marriage, same-sex unions, parenting, infidelity, and in-law issues), I also work a great deal with individuals. I offer specific forgiveness training that has proven extremely helpful in healing grievances and resentments; and am trained in the use of EMDR. When motivated, there is no limit to the potential for improved relationships, personal fulfillment, and peace. In work with couples, I see great improvement when there is deep motivation. And it is part of my job to foster, and nurture that motivation in each partner.
Elizabeth Gervais
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, AL 35758
My passion is for helping individuals, couples, and families identify systemic solutions to adapt to life’s challenges. With experience assisting children, adolescents, and their families through various struggles and transitions provides me with insight into my desire to work in her current capacity as a Marriage and Family Student Therapist. My main desire within this role is to help those struggling with various elements of neurodiversity or healing from traumatic events to better understand how it impacts their functioning and gain insight into how to adjust or adapt to various challenges life throws at them.
My passion is for helping individuals, couples, and families identify systemic solutions to adapt to life’s challenges. With experience assisting children, adolescents, and their families through various struggles and transitions provides me with insight into my desire to work in her current capacity as a Marriage and Family Student Therapist. My main desire within this role is to help those struggling with various elements of neurodiversity or healing from traumatic events to better understand how it impacts their functioning and gain insight into how to adjust or adapt to various challenges life throws at them.
Ashley Rosson
Counselor, MS, ALC, CAD
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35805
As a therapist practicing humanistic therapy with a focus on holistic well-being, my ideal client is someone who is seeking a supportive and empowering space to explore their inner self and navigate life's challenges. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or existential questions. My ideal client is motivated to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. They are open to exploring their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment.
As a therapist practicing humanistic therapy with a focus on holistic well-being, my ideal client is someone who is seeking a supportive and empowering space to explore their inner self and navigate life's challenges. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or existential questions. My ideal client is motivated to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. They are open to exploring their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment.
Gibson Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSCE, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
John and Julia Gottman are experts in marriage and the marital relationship, having studied married couples for over 30 years.
I have had the opportunity to work as a mental health professional for over 15 years. Most of my focus in those years has been with children, youth and their families, helping both the young and their families to cope with various life situations or the affects of mental illness. I have begun to focus more on helping couples overcome obstacles that occur in their relationships, although I continue to see individuals of all ages.
John and Julia Gottman are experts in marriage and the marital relationship, having studied married couples for over 30 years.
I have had the opportunity to work as a mental health professional for over 15 years. Most of my focus in those years has been with children, youth and their families, helping both the young and their families to cope with various life situations or the affects of mental illness. I have begun to focus more on helping couples overcome obstacles that occur in their relationships, although I continue to see individuals of all ages.
Rhonda Niemeyer
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Madison, AL 35757 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, unhealthy thoughts, or other issues you can use help with please reach out to me.
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.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, unhealthy thoughts, or other issues you can use help with please reach out to me.
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.
Dr. Caitlin Wolford Clevenger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Are you successful in your career but still unhappy? Or are you questioning whether your relationship is still right for you? If you are struggling to live the life you want, now is the time to act and seek therapy. I work with adults struggling with their identity (e.g., in career, parenting, sexuality, gender, relationships). I help people get in touch with their own needs/wants, recover from trauma and other origins of pain, and find a way to live freely as themselves. My approach focuses not only on knowing yourself better but taking action to live in alignment with what really matters to you.
Are you successful in your career but still unhappy? Or are you questioning whether your relationship is still right for you? If you are struggling to live the life you want, now is the time to act and seek therapy. I work with adults struggling with their identity (e.g., in career, parenting, sexuality, gender, relationships). I help people get in touch with their own needs/wants, recover from trauma and other origins of pain, and find a way to live freely as themselves. My approach focuses not only on knowing yourself better but taking action to live in alignment with what really matters to you.
Robert Boyd Roberts
Counselor, MA, ALC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
Dear Seeker of Healing and Growth, If you've landed on my page, it's not just a random click; it's a divine signal, calling you to embark on a journey of healing and personal growth. Life has its twists and turns, and sometimes we find ourselves facing challenges that seem insurmountable. That's where I come in—I'm here to be your trusted ally on this incredible path. My approach is all about understanding, empathy, and expertise in helping with a variety of issues like church hurt, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, ADHD, and setting meaningful life goals.
Dear Seeker of Healing and Growth, If you've landed on my page, it's not just a random click; it's a divine signal, calling you to embark on a journey of healing and personal growth. Life has its twists and turns, and sometimes we find ourselves facing challenges that seem insurmountable. That's where I come in—I'm here to be your trusted ally on this incredible path. My approach is all about understanding, empathy, and expertise in helping with a variety of issues like church hurt, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, ADHD, and setting meaningful life goals.
Al Bevill
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CCFC, CCSOTS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35244
Al works with those individuals or couples who are at the end of their rope. Couples Focused Counseling: Have you tried and been unsuccessful with Traditional marital or couples counseling, Self-help books, Talking to friends or family for advice, or Doing nothing at all. Is your marriage on the brink? Couples arriving at the brink is a necessary stage in every marriage or long-term relationship. That’s right, it’s not IF you get to the Brink, but what you do WHEN you get there.
Al works with those individuals or couples who are at the end of their rope. Couples Focused Counseling: Have you tried and been unsuccessful with Traditional marital or couples counseling, Self-help books, Talking to friends or family for advice, or Doing nothing at all. Is your marriage on the brink? Couples arriving at the brink is a necessary stage in every marriage or long-term relationship. That’s right, it’s not IF you get to the Brink, but what you do WHEN you get there.
Mary Tate Wade
Counselor, MA, ALC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
I would be honored to work with individuals, couples, and families through counseling.
Life can be hard and overwhelming. It is easy to feel alone during difficult times, but I am here to walk alongside you with encouragement and support. I take a person-centered approach to counseling by exhibiting empathy and providing a non-judgmental environment. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. With these approaches, we can work together through anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship concerns, grief, stress, life transitions, and more. When treating OCD and anxiety disorders, I also integrate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) into my approach.
I would be honored to work with individuals, couples, and families through counseling.
Life can be hard and overwhelming. It is easy to feel alone during difficult times, but I am here to walk alongside you with encouragement and support. I take a person-centered approach to counseling by exhibiting empathy and providing a non-judgmental environment. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. With these approaches, we can work together through anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship concerns, grief, stress, life transitions, and more. When treating OCD and anxiety disorders, I also integrate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) into my approach.
Leigh Belcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Cullman, AL 35055
I have over 20 years of working with individuals, couples and families.
My greatest desire is that each of my clients learn through the process of therapy how to walk in freedom. Freedom from depression, anxiety and present and past issues. I believe that we are a product of our past but that healing begins when we explore that past and begin to write a new story, a healing narrative. It is my belief that a productive therapeuitc relationship begins by providing a safe place, free of judgement and full of grace for the process and ourselves.
I have over 20 years of working with individuals, couples and families.
My greatest desire is that each of my clients learn through the process of therapy how to walk in freedom. Freedom from depression, anxiety and present and past issues. I believe that we are a product of our past but that healing begins when we explore that past and begin to write a new story, a healing narrative. It is my belief that a productive therapeuitc relationship begins by providing a safe place, free of judgement and full of grace for the process and ourselves.
Isaac Cruz
Associate Licensed Counselor, MS, ALC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35206
Life can be hard at times. I'm ready to help you navigate through the ups and downs of your everyday life. There is a season in everything, no matter what season you are going through there is a purpose for you. Feeling overwhelmed by different stressors in life? Are you having relationship problems? I can walk through these areas with you and together we can find a solution to those problems. I like connecting with different types of individuals, and as a minority, I can focus on different cultural issues.
Life can be hard at times. I'm ready to help you navigate through the ups and downs of your everyday life. There is a season in everything, no matter what season you are going through there is a purpose for you. Feeling overwhelmed by different stressors in life? Are you having relationship problems? I can walk through these areas with you and together we can find a solution to those problems. I like connecting with different types of individuals, and as a minority, I can focus on different cultural issues.
Melissa Fay Brooks
Counselor, MA, NCC, ALC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35216
I work with children (3 and older), teens, new moms, adults, and couples.
I have a passion for sitting with clients in their time of need and enjoy collaborating with clients to meet their goals. Using a foundation in CBT, I enjoy developing a solid treatment plan with the client to meet their needs and reach their goals in counseling. I am a birth, foster, and adoptive mom and have a passion for working with other moms as they transition into a new stage of life. Additionally, I have training and experience working with children and teens. Using specific techniques and interventions, I can work along side your child during their time of need.
I work with children (3 and older), teens, new moms, adults, and couples.
I have a passion for sitting with clients in their time of need and enjoy collaborating with clients to meet their goals. Using a foundation in CBT, I enjoy developing a solid treatment plan with the client to meet their needs and reach their goals in counseling. I am a birth, foster, and adoptive mom and have a passion for working with other moms as they transition into a new stage of life. Additionally, I have training and experience working with children and teens. Using specific techniques and interventions, I can work along side your child during their time of need.
TC Counseling & Consulting-Tammy Cauthen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS, CAMSII
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35218
TC Counseling & Consulting Services specialties are: ADD/ ADHD, anger management, anxiety disorder, conflict resolution, depression, domestic violence, grief counseling, life coaching, PTSD, relationship, self esteem/self image, stress management and substance abuse and Trauma Focused-CBT counseling.
TC Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC mission is to recognize each individual and their unique personal needs. We believe taking the time to understand our clients and their concerns is important in helping achieve successful outcomes. We realize that asking for help may be difficult and one of our goals is to make the process simple as possible. We provide a keep it real environment to our clients. We have over 20 years of social work and counseling experiences. We offer supportive, non-judgmental affordable services. TC Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC believes in transforming lives and changing people.
TC Counseling & Consulting Services specialties are: ADD/ ADHD, anger management, anxiety disorder, conflict resolution, depression, domestic violence, grief counseling, life coaching, PTSD, relationship, self esteem/self image, stress management and substance abuse and Trauma Focused-CBT counseling.
TC Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC mission is to recognize each individual and their unique personal needs. We believe taking the time to understand our clients and their concerns is important in helping achieve successful outcomes. We realize that asking for help may be difficult and one of our goals is to make the process simple as possible. We provide a keep it real environment to our clients. We have over 20 years of social work and counseling experiences. We offer supportive, non-judgmental affordable services. TC Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC believes in transforming lives and changing people.
Charlene McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, AL 35603 (Online Only)
My specialization lies in working with adults grappling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and offering transformative couples therapy to nurture healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Greetings! My name is Charlene McLaughlin, and for over two decades, I've had the privilege of accompanying individuals like yourself on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With dual Masters in Social Work and Rehabilitation Counseling, along with a wealth of certifications including EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I bring a rich tapestry of expertise to our therapeutic journey together.
My specialization lies in working with adults grappling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and offering transformative couples therapy to nurture healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Greetings! My name is Charlene McLaughlin, and for over two decades, I've had the privilege of accompanying individuals like yourself on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With dual Masters in Social Work and Rehabilitation Counseling, along with a wealth of certifications including EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I bring a rich tapestry of expertise to our therapeutic journey together.
Lauren Floyd
Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35233
Waitlist for new clients
Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and self-care can be so difficult. Sometimes it even feels a little hopeless. Having an adaptive relationship with yourself, with other people, and with the world around you is crucial for personal growth and emotional health. But what if you don't have a great relationship with yourself? What do you do when your Inner Critic keeps telling you you're not good enough?
Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and self-care can be so difficult. Sometimes it even feels a little hopeless. Having an adaptive relationship with yourself, with other people, and with the world around you is crucial for personal growth and emotional health. But what if you don't have a great relationship with yourself? What do you do when your Inner Critic keeps telling you you're not good enough?
Fran Sumner Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35233
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to collaborate with clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. My approch is to use a combination of clinical training and real world experience to help clients better connect with themselves and with others. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self esteem, grief, relationship issues, perinatal issues, life transitions, and most extensively with people who have experienced trauma in their lives including childhood trauma, sexual assault, abusive relationships, and marginalized identities. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to access change.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to collaborate with clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. My approch is to use a combination of clinical training and real world experience to help clients better connect with themselves and with others. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self esteem, grief, relationship issues, perinatal issues, life transitions, and most extensively with people who have experienced trauma in their lives including childhood trauma, sexual assault, abusive relationships, and marginalized identities. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to access change.
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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.