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IVY Leaf Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, DPA, MSW
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36607
IVY Leaf Counseling Services promotes healthy individual, family and community mental health by providing a safe and person-centered approach to therapy.
IVY Leaf Counseling Services promotes healthy individual, family and community mental health by providing a safe and person-centered approach to therapy.
(251) 302-4084 View (251) 302-4084
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Shannon S Crenshaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36607
I work with such issues as depression, chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, grief counseling, family disruptions and transitions.
As a therapist I like to meet my clients where they are. I work with each client to develop a plan based on proven therapeutic methods. I provide mental health treatment to teens, indiviuals and families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Welcome to the no judgment zone.
I work with such issues as depression, chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, grief counseling, family disruptions and transitions.
As a therapist I like to meet my clients where they are. I work with each client to develop a plan based on proven therapeutic methods. I provide mental health treatment to teens, indiviuals and families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Welcome to the no judgment zone.
(205) 583-0367 View (205) 583-0367
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Donald 'jay' Mulkerne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36607
Are you experiencing distress in your life? is your marriage floundering, or are your kids out of control? Are you losing sleep nightly worrying about the future, or are you down and depressed most days feeling burdened by events from your past or current life circumstances? You need someone to talk to you can trust, but don't have anyone in your circle of family friends, or acquaintances? Please call me today for a free consultation over the phone. Let me share my approach to your difficulties that may make your days and nights easier, your marriage better, or any other difficulties bearable.
Are you experiencing distress in your life? is your marriage floundering, or are your kids out of control? Are you losing sleep nightly worrying about the future, or are you down and depressed most days feeling burdened by events from your past or current life circumstances? You need someone to talk to you can trust, but don't have anyone in your circle of family friends, or acquaintances? Please call me today for a free consultation over the phone. Let me share my approach to your difficulties that may make your days and nights easier, your marriage better, or any other difficulties bearable.
(251) 257-3250 View (251) 257-3250
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Joanna Snow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mobile, AL 36607
Finding the right counselor is important for your needs. I offer a positive, solution-focused approach, deeply caring about my clients' success. With extensive training in relationship dynamics, trauma, and mood regulation, I help clients thrive in their personal life through realistic steps. My first goal is creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals feel understood, validated, and empowered to explore their emotions and experiences.
Finding the right counselor is important for your needs. I offer a positive, solution-focused approach, deeply caring about my clients' success. With extensive training in relationship dynamics, trauma, and mood regulation, I help clients thrive in their personal life through realistic steps. My first goal is creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals feel understood, validated, and empowered to explore their emotions and experiences.
(251) 220-5724 View (251) 220-5724
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Caleb Abrams
CSAT, CCTP, CAIMHP, CASDCS, CCATP
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36607  (Online Only)
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
(619) 335-5270 View (619) 335-5270
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Kayla Whisnant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36607
I have a passion for walking alongside people as they navigate the complexities of life. Maybe life seems too much to handle right now, maybe you've lost hope, maybe you've experienced tragedy, or maybe your life just is not the way you pictured it would be. Sometimes, for whatever the reason, life feels too difficult. There is hope and there is help.
I have a passion for walking alongside people as they navigate the complexities of life. Maybe life seems too much to handle right now, maybe you've lost hope, maybe you've experienced tragedy, or maybe your life just is not the way you pictured it would be. Sometimes, for whatever the reason, life feels too difficult. There is hope and there is help.
(251) 289-1392 View (251) 289-1392
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Michelle Edwards, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36607
I believe that reaching out for help takes courage and that it is a sign of strength. Through providing a safe, confidential and supportive environment, my goal is to assist people with breaking down barriers that may be preventing them from seeking the help they need.
I believe that reaching out for help takes courage and that it is a sign of strength. Through providing a safe, confidential and supportive environment, my goal is to assist people with breaking down barriers that may be preventing them from seeking the help they need.
(251) 207-4021 View (251) 207-4021
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Catalina Mandoki Arata
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36607
My practice has evolved over the years to include adults and children dealing with a variety of interpersonal struggles. I try to tailor my approach to the needs of my clients, but find that helping people to identify the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to their issues (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is often the most helpful tool. Assessment is also a key component of my practice, whether it is simply a personality assessment to guide treatment or a comprehensive psychological or forensic evaluation to assist in educational planning, divorce, or other matters.
My practice has evolved over the years to include adults and children dealing with a variety of interpersonal struggles. I try to tailor my approach to the needs of my clients, but find that helping people to identify the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to their issues (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is often the most helpful tool. Assessment is also a key component of my practice, whether it is simply a personality assessment to guide treatment or a comprehensive psychological or forensic evaluation to assist in educational planning, divorce, or other matters.
(251) 732-2562 View (251) 732-2562

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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.