Gottman Method Therapists in Colbert County, AL

Apollo Counseling is here to provide professional mental health and wellness support for individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in working with medical professionals, college students, adolescents, and young professionals in addressing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship concerns, and other mental health issues. Apollo Counseling can provide the support you need to overcome challenging obstacles, improve your mental health and wellness, raise your self-esteem, navigate difficult relationships, and face the day with confidence.

I help couples who are tired of having the same fight all the time and wish there was some way to recapture the magic they felt early in their relationship. I also work with adults who are longing for deeper connections with others or who are working through changes in their beliefs and looking for help dealing with the inevitable ways this impacts their relationships. I particularly enjoy working with adults dealing with ADHD.

Are you struggling with addiction, or loving someone who is? Are you worn out from the chaos and despair of it all? Despair and isolation does not have to be your new normal. I have navigated the chaos and confusion of betrayal and worked through the process of rebuilding my marriage. I started counseling years ago to fix my husband and discovered the real me in the process and found a place of great hope, purpose, & freedom. Today I work with couples to design and rebuild the marriage of their dreams. There is nothing that scares me in the marriage therapy work if both partners are willing to prioritize their relationship.

The single most important factor predicting a successful outcome in therapy is the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. As you look for a therapist, keep in mind: feeling like that person gets you is the top priority. I am licensed in Alabama and Tennessee and have over 19 years of experience with a wide range of mental health settings and concerns. I use a systemic (relational) framework to help people balance individuality and togetherness, to better communicate their needs while listening to the needs of others, and to establish a clear sense of who they are.

Magdaline is passionate about working with couples to help them navigate negative emotional interactions. Have you ever heard “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it? Well, this is only partly true. Statements of criticism remain critical, even when it’s served warm. The Gottman Method provides practical tools to help couples manage conflict by recognizing and eliminating, what Gottman calls, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” in communication: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling (or you may know it as shutting down). Sound familiar?

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.

Are you feeling stuck in unresolved emotional wounds, disconnected relationships, or unwanted relational patterns? Are you feeling pain from leaving these issues unaddressed? What if your pain was met with tenderness, empathy and understanding? What if you found a way to move toward healing and meaningful change? I'd be honored to work with you in a collaborative relationship where you are an active participant in your journey towards finding healing and wholeness.

Rachel Fondren is a licensed independent clinical social worker and private independent practitioner who specializes in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma disorders. She graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelors in Social Work and from the University of Southern California with a Masters in Social Work. Over the years she has worked with individuals on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, and Serious Mental Illnesses.

Hey stepmoms and stepdads, I’m a counselor here for you. Regardless of what people wish were the case, or think “should” be the case, the reality is being a stepparent IS different and with it comes unique challenges and frustrations, and unexpected advantages too. I am here to help you walk through the unique emotions that stepparents often report experiencing: isolation, grief, feeling misunderstood, feeling like a stranger in their own home, and feeling invisible. We can navigate some tricky family situations together so that you have a greater sense of peace and belonging in your family and in your home.

Hello there! Are you struggling to keep your marriage on track? Or perhaps you and your partner are facing some issues that you can't seem to resolve on your own? With almost 17 years of marriage experience, I understand the highs and lows that come with being in a long-term relationship. Through my unique calling and education, I'm here to help you and your partner on your journey towards healing and strengthening your marriage.

You can find hope here. We strive to provide each person an experience of support, inspiration, motivation, and hope through proven counseling techniques. This is a safe place to tell your story and begin writing a new chapter. We listen to understand and help guide you into a new beginning. Has life just become exhausting? Are you tired of feeling alone? Do you want to find some peace and meaning?

Are the relationships in your life with family members, a significant other, or friends leaving you feeling less than happy, emotionally disconnected, isolated and alone? Is your career less than satisfying? Are you wanting to make a change, but the “what-ifs” got you stuck? Maintaining relationships and adjusting to transitions in life, and even the pressures of work and school can result in feelings of distress at times. Left unchecked, these issues can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health symptoms.

Relationships--and life!--can be hard to navigate. Sometimes, you may feel lonely, down, or stuck in a life that you don't even recognize anymore. You may need a space to explore possibilities for change and someone to listen and offer hope. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to improve their lives. You don’t have to stay stuck in patterns that aren't working for you or your relationship, or in anxiety or depression that keep you from really living. Therapy can empower you and give you the tools you need to find the happiness, peace, and freedom you desire.

My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences while helping you work towards positive change and healing. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, depression or just life transitions you are experiencing, I want to help you develop the tools to cope and improve your quality of life. You don’t have to stay stuck, there is hope for change. Together we can create a plan to achieve your goals. Are you ready to put in the work? If so, I look forward to working with you!

I am a Sexual Recovery Therapist (SRT) with specialization in sexual addictions and couples/marriages. I also work extensively with teens struggling with sexual compulsivity issues. My clients learn to replace destructive behaviors and avoidance of intimacies through healthy and meaningful interactions. As a pastor for three decades, I also have a passionate desire to assist pastors and their spouses. Pastors face some unique challenges in maintaining sexual purity and having healthy marriages. I offer them a safe, confidential, and proven place to find solutions.

I am equipped to work with individuals, children, and families with a variety of backgrounds. My goal is to create a no judgment space in order for clients to feel seen and heard, and to help restore hope back into their lives. I am trained in a variety of models and believe that treatment is unique to each individual client. I have experience working with clients with difficulties including anxiety, depression, child behavioral issues, social skills, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, family transitions, and parenting.

Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services (ACCS) is founded by Lauren Roberts Jones, MS, LPC. Lauren has a wide range of clinical training and experience working with individuals and families. Her specific areas of interests and expertise include, but are not limited to: relationship/family issues, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder and autism. Therapeutically, she works from an integrative perspective, utilizing a variety of orientations and therapies according to the client's individual needs. Lauren's approach involves unconditional acceptance and understanding toward each client.