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Jordan English Valentim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as a therapist is to create an environment that demonstrates collaboration, transparency, helpfulness, and empathy for my individual, couple, and family clients.
Every person has individual, unique experiences that they bring into the room, which means their own therapy needs may look very different than another’s. I am passionate about working alongside clients who are motivated to pursue lasting change in their lives, whether that be processing complex trauma, learning new relationship skills, navigating life transitions, or formulating healthy boundaries and self care practices. It can be painful to talk about and face the things that have brought you to the place you are currently in, but just like resetting a broken bone, the rewards of healing far outweigh the pain of healing!
My goal as a therapist is to create an environment that demonstrates collaboration, transparency, helpfulness, and empathy for my individual, couple, and family clients.
Every person has individual, unique experiences that they bring into the room, which means their own therapy needs may look very different than another’s. I am passionate about working alongside clients who are motivated to pursue lasting change in their lives, whether that be processing complex trauma, learning new relationship skills, navigating life transitions, or formulating healthy boundaries and self care practices. It can be painful to talk about and face the things that have brought you to the place you are currently in, but just like resetting a broken bone, the rewards of healing far outweigh the pain of healing!
(205) 273-5230 View (205) 273-5230
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Kimberly Tubbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Kimberly Tubbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of counseling experience. Kim graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010 with a focus on marriage and family therapy and counselor education. Kimberly has worked in substance abuse settings, which provides her the opportunity to assist clients with a range of issues. Kimberly also has a background in juvenile justice, domestic violence, family therapy, anger management, and mood disorders. Kimberly prefers to approach therapy with the idea that the client is an expert in their own life and has the ultimate capacity for change.
Kimberly Tubbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of counseling experience. Kim graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010 with a focus on marriage and family therapy and counselor education. Kimberly has worked in substance abuse settings, which provides her the opportunity to assist clients with a range of issues. Kimberly also has a background in juvenile justice, domestic violence, family therapy, anger management, and mood disorders. Kimberly prefers to approach therapy with the idea that the client is an expert in their own life and has the ultimate capacity for change.
(205) 927-4703 View (205) 927-4703
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Anna Orr Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CT
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
My professional interests include grief, bereavement, loss, boundaries, addictions, and family of origin issues.
As an Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer a counseling approach designed to suit the needs of each client. I have experience with adults, children, groups, and couples from various backgrounds and ages. I have a desire and commitment for walking with others as they journey through life's challenges, the losses and disappointments as well as changing seasons of life. There are times when life can seem to be overwhelming. You can sometimes become lost in the journey known as life and not know how to deal with it.
My professional interests include grief, bereavement, loss, boundaries, addictions, and family of origin issues.
As an Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer a counseling approach designed to suit the needs of each client. I have experience with adults, children, groups, and couples from various backgrounds and ages. I have a desire and commitment for walking with others as they journey through life's challenges, the losses and disappointments as well as changing seasons of life. There are times when life can seem to be overwhelming. You can sometimes become lost in the journey known as life and not know how to deal with it.
(205) 872-0408 View (205) 872-0408
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Sarah Tarnakow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Waitlist for new clients
I particularly enjoy working with family dynamics and challenges that arise during major life transitions.
Evening/weekend appts available! Let's start this journey together. We can celebrate the good times and figure out the hard parts. You deserve to feel heard and understood. We might be a good fit if you want to understand the "why" behind your problems and are ready for change.
I particularly enjoy working with family dynamics and challenges that arise during major life transitions.
Evening/weekend appts available! Let's start this journey together. We can celebrate the good times and figure out the hard parts. You deserve to feel heard and understood. We might be a good fit if you want to understand the "why" behind your problems and are ready for change.
(205) 364-2670 View (205) 364-2670
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Lifecare Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
We offer individual, couples, group, and family counseling for a wide range of issues including anxiety/depression, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, grief/loss, trauma, and relational conflict.
Lifecare Wellness Counseling is a Psychotherapy practice located in downtown Tuscaloosa, AL. Our mission is to bring “healing” to the wounded emotionally, mentally, physically, and /or sexually; “overcoming” the challenges of trauma; “preventing” further abuse to self or others; “empowering” healthy change through strength-based behavior and cognitive services. We are dedicated to helping all to restore wellness to their lives. Lifecare Wellness believes that every person has a purpose, and worth and deserves the opportunity to experience emotional happiness, hope, health, relief, and recovery.
We offer individual, couples, group, and family counseling for a wide range of issues including anxiety/depression, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, grief/loss, trauma, and relational conflict.
Lifecare Wellness Counseling is a Psychotherapy practice located in downtown Tuscaloosa, AL. Our mission is to bring “healing” to the wounded emotionally, mentally, physically, and /or sexually; “overcoming” the challenges of trauma; “preventing” further abuse to self or others; “empowering” healthy change through strength-based behavior and cognitive services. We are dedicated to helping all to restore wellness to their lives. Lifecare Wellness believes that every person has a purpose, and worth and deserves the opportunity to experience emotional happiness, hope, health, relief, and recovery.
(205) 782-1002 View (205) 782-1002
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Kussi Lipskier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFTA
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Hello! I'm Kussi, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to promoting well-being for individuals and couples. With a compassionate approach, I specialize in strengthening relationships, fostering connection, and guiding couples towards increased happiness.
Hello! I'm Kussi, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to promoting well-being for individuals and couples. With a compassionate approach, I specialize in strengthening relationships, fostering connection, and guiding couples towards increased happiness.
(659) 271-2511 View (659) 271-2511
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Robert W Montgomery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
I am a licensed, clinical therapist who works with all sorts of people who are in emotional pain. Think issues like anxiety/worry, marriage/relationship dysfunction, depression, family conflicts, college challenges, addiction or anger. I am trained in many different ways of doing therapy. Forming a team approach is crucial and my primary goal for you is real and lasting change. Having a former 25-year career working for a Fortune 100 Company, I also bring real life experiences to the session. I treat emotional trauma through two specific and powerful therapies called IFS and EMDR.
I am a licensed, clinical therapist who works with all sorts of people who are in emotional pain. Think issues like anxiety/worry, marriage/relationship dysfunction, depression, family conflicts, college challenges, addiction or anger. I am trained in many different ways of doing therapy. Forming a team approach is crucial and my primary goal for you is real and lasting change. Having a former 25-year career working for a Fortune 100 Company, I also bring real life experiences to the session. I treat emotional trauma through two specific and powerful therapies called IFS and EMDR.
(205) 518-9590 View (205) 518-9590
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Heather MacLeod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, CEAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to provide caring, affirming support to my clients as they navigate life stressors. These may include work-related issues; stress management; anger management; communication skills; issues with family dynamics; loss, grief, and mourning; depression; anxiety; post-traumatic stress; and other concerns. In addition, I have extensive experience with elder care management and supporting families as they adjust to the changing needs of aging family members.
My goal is to provide caring, affirming support to my clients as they navigate life stressors. These may include work-related issues; stress management; anger management; communication skills; issues with family dynamics; loss, grief, and mourning; depression; anxiety; post-traumatic stress; and other concerns. In addition, I have extensive experience with elder care management and supporting families as they adjust to the changing needs of aging family members.
(205) 301-5379 View (205) 301-5379
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Krystle White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, JSOCC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
At Revive Counseling and Wellness Services, we work to empower those around us to become better together by providing professional mental health and wellness services to the community. We offer individual, family and group counseling. I personally work with children, family sets such as sibling sets and parent and child, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns and emotional abuse. As a single mother, I am passionate about mothers and the intersections we experience as we balance the growing needs of our families, careers and self-care.
At Revive Counseling and Wellness Services, we work to empower those around us to become better together by providing professional mental health and wellness services to the community. We offer individual, family and group counseling. I personally work with children, family sets such as sibling sets and parent and child, and individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns and emotional abuse. As a single mother, I am passionate about mothers and the intersections we experience as we balance the growing needs of our families, careers and self-care.
(205) 749-3808 View (205) 749-3808
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Michael King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
I'm deeply committed to the simple things that make therapy rewarding. I want people to leave my office feeling like they're important and worth being understood. Most of my clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being stuck and frustrated in life. Together, we will work on gaining self-knowledge, improving functioning in life, and becoming more connected to what really matters to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary focus is on pain and healing in the context of relationships - with others and yourself.
I'm deeply committed to the simple things that make therapy rewarding. I want people to leave my office feeling like they're important and worth being understood. Most of my clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being stuck and frustrated in life. Together, we will work on gaining self-knowledge, improving functioning in life, and becoming more connected to what really matters to you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary focus is on pain and healing in the context of relationships - with others and yourself.
(205) 351-0223 View (205) 351-0223
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Jenkins-Richardson & Associates LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, College Mental Health, Couples/Marriage/Family Counseling, Postpartum Therapy, Infertility Counseling, Play/Art Therapy and Sexual Abuse/Trauma Counseling.
Accepting New Clients! Jenkins-Richardson & Associates is a diverse practice of Licensed Counselors and Social Workers. We are also one of a few practices state-wide who has both a Registered Play/Art Therapist and a Certified Pastoral Counselor on staff. We provide in person counseling services in our Tuscaloosa offices and telehealth services to individuals residing in the state of Alabama. Our services include Individual counseling for ages 4+, Couples, Family, and Group Counseling. Our specialization areas are as follows:
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, College Mental Health, Couples/Marriage/Family Counseling, Postpartum Therapy, Infertility Counseling, Play/Art Therapy and Sexual Abuse/Trauma Counseling.
Accepting New Clients! Jenkins-Richardson & Associates is a diverse practice of Licensed Counselors and Social Workers. We are also one of a few practices state-wide who has both a Registered Play/Art Therapist and a Certified Pastoral Counselor on staff. We provide in person counseling services in our Tuscaloosa offices and telehealth services to individuals residing in the state of Alabama. Our services include Individual counseling for ages 4+, Couples, Family, and Group Counseling. Our specialization areas are as follows:
(205) 691-4385 View (205) 691-4385
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Maggie Monroe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, CFLE-P
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Waitlist for new clients
My licensure also gives me a unique perspective for those seeking couples or family therapy.
Hi there! My name is Maggie and I am so glad you are here. As someone who went to therapy as a child and an adult, I understand that reaching out can feel overwhelming, so let me applaud you on taking this first step. I believe therapy is a beneficial tool for anyone who is looking to grow, change, or heal and I consider it a privilege to work with individuals through the highs and lows of life. While I have been trained for a variety of needs, I have a focus specifically on trauma, spirituality, emotion regulation, relationships, and connection.
My licensure also gives me a unique perspective for those seeking couples or family therapy.
Hi there! My name is Maggie and I am so glad you are here. As someone who went to therapy as a child and an adult, I understand that reaching out can feel overwhelming, so let me applaud you on taking this first step. I believe therapy is a beneficial tool for anyone who is looking to grow, change, or heal and I consider it a privilege to work with individuals through the highs and lows of life. While I have been trained for a variety of needs, I have a focus specifically on trauma, spirituality, emotion regulation, relationships, and connection.
(205) 947-3144 View (205) 947-3144
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Joshua Tubbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
I'm especially passionate about working with spiritual trauma and anxiety, but I’ve also worked with people going through depression, grief, marital issues, family issues, and all sorts of other situations.
Everyone has their own mountain to climb, and sometimes it gets more complicated than you prepare for. You may be bogged down in the past, struggling to keep up in the present, or fearful about your future. Whatever you’re going through, you found yourself here, hoping to make a change that can get you back on course. The good news is that there is hope! That change is possible, and you are capable of making it happen. We can work together to help you move past just getting by and start living a meaningful, satisfying life.
I'm especially passionate about working with spiritual trauma and anxiety, but I’ve also worked with people going through depression, grief, marital issues, family issues, and all sorts of other situations.
Everyone has their own mountain to climb, and sometimes it gets more complicated than you prepare for. You may be bogged down in the past, struggling to keep up in the present, or fearful about your future. Whatever you’re going through, you found yourself here, hoping to make a change that can get you back on course. The good news is that there is hope! That change is possible, and you are capable of making it happen. We can work together to help you move past just getting by and start living a meaningful, satisfying life.
(205) 245-8925 View (205) 245-8925
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Greg Evans
Counselor, MDiv, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Down To Earth Counseling is a professional and caring environment for all who need help getting through life that can be painful and confusing. Greg has extensive training and experience working with anxiety, trauma, and family and relational challenges. He works with diverse populations, including victims of rape, incest, and combat -related PTSD. He works with issues including depression, fears/phobias, religious beliefs, and anger/unforgiveness. He offers premarital therapy, and works with couples in crisis. Finally, Greg walks through life with many "plain old people with plain old problems."
Down To Earth Counseling is a professional and caring environment for all who need help getting through life that can be painful and confusing. Greg has extensive training and experience working with anxiety, trauma, and family and relational challenges. He works with diverse populations, including victims of rape, incest, and combat -related PTSD. He works with issues including depression, fears/phobias, religious beliefs, and anger/unforgiveness. He offers premarital therapy, and works with couples in crisis. Finally, Greg walks through life with many "plain old people with plain old problems."
(205) 610-9974 View (205) 610-9974
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Elise Ezelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Waitlist for new clients
Primarily, my experience revolves around children/adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, drug abuse, depression, learning disorders, trauma and family discord.
Hello! I am so happy you have taken the time to review my profile. With the uncertainty of today's society, I can empathize with clients who are struggling with adapting to new norms. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, drug abuse, learning disorder and/or behavioral problems, take this positive step and reach out to me to begin your journey to a healthier mindset.
Primarily, my experience revolves around children/adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, drug abuse, depression, learning disorders, trauma and family discord.
Hello! I am so happy you have taken the time to review my profile. With the uncertainty of today's society, I can empathize with clients who are struggling with adapting to new norms. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, drug abuse, learning disorder and/or behavioral problems, take this positive step and reach out to me to begin your journey to a healthier mindset.
(205) 549-1181 View (205) 549-1181
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F.I.R.M. Therapy - Erin Holloway, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP, & MARRIAGE THERAPY. Going to therapy to share your thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger is a very unique, vulnerable situation. How do you choose the right therapist?
FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP, & MARRIAGE THERAPY. Going to therapy to share your thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger is a very unique, vulnerable situation. How do you choose the right therapist?
(855) 540-5094 View (855) 540-5094
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Heather Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
I have training in Attachment Family Therapy and EMDR.
Sometimes life can get the better of us. You may no longer recognize yourself or how you got here. Most overwhelming can be that you don’t know how to make it stop. You may feel trapped in thought, behavior, and relationship patterns that seem beyond your control. You can't make sense of your feelings, or perhaps you feel so disconnected, you are numb to your emotions. If you have found yourself here, I imagine that you are seeking relief and hope.
I have training in Attachment Family Therapy and EMDR.
Sometimes life can get the better of us. You may no longer recognize yourself or how you got here. Most overwhelming can be that you don’t know how to make it stop. You may feel trapped in thought, behavior, and relationship patterns that seem beyond your control. You can't make sense of your feelings, or perhaps you feel so disconnected, you are numb to your emotions. If you have found yourself here, I imagine that you are seeking relief and hope.
(205) 875-4669 View (205) 875-4669
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Mechelle Frazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Waitlist for new clients
***EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Work in Progress is a counseling service devoted to helping you create the life and relationships you want by establishing healthy boundaries and healthy connections. We are all social beings that interact with others. Our fulfillment and identity are directly related to relationships with family, friends, loved ones, and most importantly, self. Therefore the goal of therapy is to help you create positive and long-term change by addressing your specific needs and helping you to find new ways to improve all of your relationships. Treatment plans are customized to fit your unique goals.
***EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Work in Progress is a counseling service devoted to helping you create the life and relationships you want by establishing healthy boundaries and healthy connections. We are all social beings that interact with others. Our fulfillment and identity are directly related to relationships with family, friends, loved ones, and most importantly, self. Therefore the goal of therapy is to help you create positive and long-term change by addressing your specific needs and helping you to find new ways to improve all of your relationships. Treatment plans are customized to fit your unique goals.
(205) 346-0869 View (205) 346-0869
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Mark Underwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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.
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.
(334) 367-5300 View (334) 367-5300
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Erin Guffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401  (Online Only)
Change is sometimes overwhelming, but continuing in familiar unhealthy patterns are likely preventing you from living the best version of yourself. My hope is to walk along beside you as you identify some of your unhealthy patterns; help you establish realistic goals; and implement healthy change in a way that doesn’t feel daunting. I have seven years experience working with individuals from all backgrounds with varying concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, strained family dynamics, and unhealthy boundaries.
Change is sometimes overwhelming, but continuing in familiar unhealthy patterns are likely preventing you from living the best version of yourself. My hope is to walk along beside you as you identify some of your unhealthy patterns; help you establish realistic goals; and implement healthy change in a way that doesn’t feel daunting. I have seven years experience working with individuals from all backgrounds with varying concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, strained family dynamics, and unhealthy boundaries.
(205) 270-5565 View (205) 270-5565
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.