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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Photo of Peggy Sanderford Ponder, Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC

Peggy Sanderford Ponder

Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC

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2817 6th Avenue South, (Pilgrim Church), Birmingham, AL 35233
Let's Connect (205) 315-4069
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Therapy is helpful for anyone experiencing a bump in the road or feeling the need for a guide along the path. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling through painful life experiences and transitions, who may feel stuck or hopeless. We both bring our expertise to help you get to where you want to be: you bring your expertise about yourself -your strengths, and the ways you typically act; I bring my expertise in healing, growth, change and human development. Together we work toward more hopeful outcomes.
I am comfortable working with people from a variety of backgrounds. If spirituality is something you desire to bring into your therapeutic journey, I am also a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist. I have served as a hospital, hospice, and YMCA chaplain.
My office is near Birmingham's Lakeview District, convenient to Southside, downtown, and hospitals. It is handicap accessible.
Take the first step to help. Call or Peggy Sanderford Ponder now - (205) 315-4069

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2817 6th Avenue South

(Pilgrim Church)

Birmingham, AL 35233 map

(205) 315-4069
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Grief and Spirituality 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (205) 315-4069
Photo of Peggy Sanderford Ponder, Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2817 6th Avenue South

(Pilgrim Church)

Birmingham, AL 35233 map

(205) 315-4069
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Grief and Spirituality 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Venmo

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • ComPsych
  • E4Health
  • Magellan
  • MINES and Associates
  • MultiPlan
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Pastoral Institute
  • Uprise Health
  • Out of Network
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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (205) 315-4069
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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (205) 315-4069

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alabama / 339 Peggy Sanderford Ponder
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 23 years
  • Attended University of Montevallo, Graduated 2007
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from ACPE - Pastoral Psychotherapist 11290 / 2008
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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (205) 315-4069
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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (205) 315-4069

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Grief
  • Spirituality

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues
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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (205) 315-4069
Photo of Peggy Sanderford Ponder, Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (205) 315-4069

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Narrative
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (205) 315-4069
Photo of Peggy Sanderford Ponder, Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (205) 315-4069

Location

Primary Location

2817 6th Avenue South

(Pilgrim Church)

Birmingham, AL 35233

(205) 315-4069

Nearby Areas

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Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (205) 315-4069
Photo of Peggy Sanderford Ponder, Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Peggy Sanderford Ponder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MEd, LMFT, CPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (205) 315-4069