Couples Counseling Therapists in 36604
Kim Baxter
Counselor, ALC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36604
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma (childhood or later in life), life transitions, stress, and marriage/relationship challenges.
My goal is to meet you wherever you are as you begin your counseling journey. Perhaps you feel out of control, exhausted by life, anxious, or depressed. Maybe your marriage or relationship has reached a breaking point or you are in the middle of a life transition. I believe that the symptoms you are dealing with make sense in your unique story, and show the incredible resilience that we have to deal with life as we have known it. Sometimes these coping mechanisms no longer serve us. It is okay to realize things are not working! I have been there myself and would love to help you begin to find healing, hope, and a new path forward.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma (childhood or later in life), life transitions, stress, and marriage/relationship challenges.
My goal is to meet you wherever you are as you begin your counseling journey. Perhaps you feel out of control, exhausted by life, anxious, or depressed. Maybe your marriage or relationship has reached a breaking point or you are in the middle of a life transition. I believe that the symptoms you are dealing with make sense in your unique story, and show the incredible resilience that we have to deal with life as we have known it. Sometimes these coping mechanisms no longer serve us. It is okay to realize things are not working! I have been there myself and would love to help you begin to find healing, hope, and a new path forward.
Kishla Preston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36604 (Online Only)
I know it is imperative to build a solid, trusting relationship with your therapist; therefore, I will provide you the supportive environment needed to facilitate open discussion.
Hello! My name is Kishla Preston and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. I have been practicing for the past 9 years and have loved every moment of it. I have had the heart to help others since the age of 10. So much so, that, in high school, I ended up taking custody of the 2-month-old child of a family friend until he was age 2, while his mother gained stability. That be said, I have a special place in my heart for children, young adults and mothers. My personal goal for every client I meet is to make their lives a little bit better than it was before we found one another.
I know it is imperative to build a solid, trusting relationship with your therapist; therefore, I will provide you the supportive environment needed to facilitate open discussion.
Hello! My name is Kishla Preston and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. I have been practicing for the past 9 years and have loved every moment of it. I have had the heart to help others since the age of 10. So much so, that, in high school, I ended up taking custody of the 2-month-old child of a family friend until he was age 2, while his mother gained stability. That be said, I have a special place in my heart for children, young adults and mothers. My personal goal for every client I meet is to make their lives a little bit better than it was before we found one another.
Carrie L Hubbard
Counselor, MS, ALC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36604
Making the decision to come to therapy is not an easy one, but it is the first step toward change. I believe that everyone is capable of change and can learn new thoughts and behavior toward a more fulfilling life. At The Serenity Counseling Center LLC, I partner with you to work through some of the challenges faced in your day to day life. I am committed to helping you increase self awareness, discover the strength to facilitate change and feel more empowered.
Making the decision to come to therapy is not an easy one, but it is the first step toward change. I believe that everyone is capable of change and can learn new thoughts and behavior toward a more fulfilling life. At The Serenity Counseling Center LLC, I partner with you to work through some of the challenges faced in your day to day life. I am committed to helping you increase self awareness, discover the strength to facilitate change and feel more empowered.
Hope Jackson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36604
While my practice includes a wide variety of issues, from mood disorders to couples therapy to self-injury, my specific areas of focus are the emotional disorders, including eating disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and depression.
My practice serves people looking for modern, evidence-based therapy in a warm, open setting. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has a mountain of research behind it, supporting its use for a wide variety of psychological and interpersonal problems. For many of these problems, it is the treatment of choice. My approach to therapy is collaborative but directive; the therapy hour follows an agenda that you help to create based on your goals, and includes the psycho-education, challenging questions, and specific homework assignments that will help you to reach those goals.
While my practice includes a wide variety of issues, from mood disorders to couples therapy to self-injury, my specific areas of focus are the emotional disorders, including eating disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and depression.
My practice serves people looking for modern, evidence-based therapy in a warm, open setting. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has a mountain of research behind it, supporting its use for a wide variety of psychological and interpersonal problems. For many of these problems, it is the treatment of choice. My approach to therapy is collaborative but directive; the therapy hour follows an agenda that you help to create based on your goals, and includes the psycho-education, challenging questions, and specific homework assignments that will help you to reach those goals.
Vernesia Womack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36604 (Online Only)
*NEW CLIENTS WELCOMED* There you are! You've made the decision that, at one time or another, we've all had to make in life. Whether there has been loss, traumatic experiences, relational problems, parenting woes, the fear of the unknown, or anything else that brought you to the realization that help is needed you've made that step. I can assist with helping to sort through the "unwanted pile-ups" as we work together to find that place of tranquility. I have a Masters in Professional Counseling and I have worked with teens, adolescents, as well as parents, where unwanted behaviors have taken a toll on the warmth in the relationship.
*NEW CLIENTS WELCOMED* There you are! You've made the decision that, at one time or another, we've all had to make in life. Whether there has been loss, traumatic experiences, relational problems, parenting woes, the fear of the unknown, or anything else that brought you to the realization that help is needed you've made that step. I can assist with helping to sort through the "unwanted pile-ups" as we work together to find that place of tranquility. I have a Masters in Professional Counseling and I have worked with teens, adolescents, as well as parents, where unwanted behaviors have taken a toll on the warmth in the relationship.
Hatsie Norville Lamb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36604
I am Hatsie Lamb, a licensed Professional Counselor and Supervising Counselor. I began working in the mental health field as the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Mobile, Alabama. I was an educator and advocate for persons with mental health issues for ten years. During that time, I went back to school and got my Master's degree in counseling and I have been a counselor for 24 years. I've worked in mental health centers, employee assistance programs, child protective services and private practice settings. I currently work as an online counselor for BetterHelp.
I am Hatsie Lamb, a licensed Professional Counselor and Supervising Counselor. I began working in the mental health field as the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Mobile, Alabama. I was an educator and advocate for persons with mental health issues for ten years. During that time, I went back to school and got my Master's degree in counseling and I have been a counselor for 24 years. I've worked in mental health centers, employee assistance programs, child protective services and private practice settings. I currently work as an online counselor for BetterHelp.
LaTasha Toney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36604 (Online Only)
Are you simply struggling from day to day with your caregiving responsibilites and in need of a break? Sometimes it is easy to feel like you are alone and no one cares but that is far from the truth. It helps to have someone to provide objective support, a listening ear and guidance to help you get through your situation.
Are you simply struggling from day to day with your caregiving responsibilites and in need of a break? Sometimes it is easy to feel like you are alone and no one cares but that is far from the truth. It helps to have someone to provide objective support, a listening ear and guidance to help you get through your situation.
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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.