Positive Psychology Therapists in Madison, AL

" What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. " Ralph Waldo Emerson. I believe human beings are remarkably resilient to life circumstances. Each of us face obstacles to happiness that life brings our way. Throughout each human's lifetime he/she will face stress, grief, loss, disappointments, life changes, sadness, and challenges that stretch limits, question our place in this world, and prompt us to seek wisdom and guidance. To reach that goal, I implement Mindfulness, CBT, Boundaries, DBT, Self Esteem, Relaxation techniques, and reading recommendations as part of therapy.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for those who have the wisdom and courage to seek support in their endeavor to create the life they want to live. I am passionate about helping others live up to their fullest potential and reach the goals they set for themselves. I believe that we all continue to evolve throughout our everyday experiences. I believe that life's challenges and successes don't always look exactly like we thought they would. I'm passionate about working with clients on personal growth, and find both individual and group sessions equally satisfying.

A New kind of Help! Our goal at Peaceful Pathways is to help clients identify their strengths and believe and embrace the value of their life. We seek to create a comfortable environment where clients feel safe, accepted, and cared for. Peaceful Pathways treats a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with both counseling services and medication monitoring. Our staff is committed to meeting our clients where they are on their journey and joining with them to improve their life and grow their future.

Embarking on the path of therapy may seem intimidating, yet I am here to extend a supportive hand, ready to guide you through the journey ahead. I view therapy as a collaborative effort, between the client and therapist to work together to explore and discover effective solutions. My expertise lies in the nuanced treatment of anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, family conflicts, self-esteem challenges, and the intricate process of self-exploration. With 6 years of diverse experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to providing specialized support for children, adolescents, teens, and adults.

My specialty is working with adults, teens, and parents. Each stage of life brings new challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unprepared. I love helping people overcome their life difficulties by providing guidance and support. My mission is to help my clients work through problems by finding solutions, find purpose in their life and grow as an individual, and utilize their strengths and feel confident. Areas of focus include: relationships, parenting, ADHD, anger, anxiety, depression, divorce, stress, low self-esteem, OCD, and social skills.

Life challenges can bring drastic changes to people’s lives. Such crucial changes can negatively impact their state of mind, sense of self, and behavior toward their loved ones. I strive to help individuals and families overcome adversity and maintain optimal mental wellness. I work to provides clients with professional support in dealing with important life events, while ensuring their mental health during those difficult times. I offer the highest level of counseling services to achieve your ultimate goals and to improve lives.

While we all would love to picture a perfect world, we know that every day life struggles can be overwhelming. You may be feeling depression, anxiety, fear, and sometimes grief among the many trials we all may have to face. You can be assured, that you are never alone. I am here to listen, and help you with whatever life brings. I believe that no matter how simple or complex a problem can be, it can be solved with a strong helping hand, and the willpower to work through it.

A client once told me that she learned more about how to deal with life’s challenges in three months of therapy than in the previous ten years of her life. That, in essence, lies the most important benefit of therapy. Therapy helps us to understanding life better and navigate uncertainties in our relationships, career choices, finances, friendships, spirituality, life purpose/meaning, and other areas. That’s why it’s important to make that call today. It’s your turn to begin a life of personal growth and fulfillment. Now.

My approach to therapy utilizes an integrative blend of counseling theory to provide specialized services to a wide variety of patients and patient issues. My goal in therapy is to work in an equal and collaborative relationship with patients to reach his or her goals through empathy, respect, genuineness, and a little humor. I strive to assist patients to work towards identifying challenges or conflicts as well as to find meaning and purpose in life.

Now Accepting BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama and Aetna Insurance! Greetings! Since 2016, I’ve been a trusted partner for my clients in helping them achieve healthy and balanced personal lives and relationships. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, I’m deeply committed to being there when you need me most—helping you explore, heal, and move forward into a happy and healthy mindset. My experience allows me to understand the best ways to address your needs in an effective manner.

What if I told you that there is something that can help you get past your stuck point in life? The thing that is holding you back from your upmost potential. The hurdles you’ve experienced or the symptoms that you are feeling that are making life not as enjoyable as you know that it could be. Counseling can do that. Everyone can benefit at some point in their life from counseling. No matter the size of the obstacle that you have to overcome or the feelings in your way to live a meaningful and fulfilled life full of joy, counseling can help you achieve that daily experience.

My motivation is to uplift people in their time of need, while empowering them to become stable and successful contributors to society.

If the events of the last year have taught us anything, it's that life DOES throw us curve balls. All of us, at one time or another, face the unexpected, the unplanned, the challenging, which can lead to anxiety, depression and emotional distress. Even the day-to-day can lead us down that same path. Being equipped with resiliency and effective coping skills is essential to stability and overall wellness. And I would love to help you get there!

Start feeling better today. Whether you are going through a major life transition or not handling stressful circumstances well, there is help for you. If you need assistance managing issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts or creative blocks, I will provide the encouragement and help with skills to get you through these periods.

Derrick is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience providing services to adolescents and adults. He believes that everyone has potential to recover and heal from whatever they've been through as long as they're willing to put in the work and trust in God. He wholeheartedly believes that there is nothing you've been through that you cannot overcome. By using a myriad of psychological strategies and concepts Derrick has helped many people recover, heal, and thrive. In addition to providing therapy, he has taught psychological courses and facilitated couples and men's conferences.

I believe everyone has the power to improve their own lives by making positive changes. I desire to help you use your life struggles to become stronger and feel more empowered. In working with clients I strive to determine the best type of therapy for each client based on their needs and goals. I work with individuals with a variety of concerns, including parenting & teen issues, marriage & divorce issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety & depression, self-esteem issues, domestic violence, as well as coping with military related issues. I work with couples using Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques.

Currently seeing clients via telehealth options including video and phone conferencing. We all need support from time to time and I applaud anyone who is taking the step to reach out and get some help! It has been one of my greatest honors to help clients in dealing with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction issues to name a few. Whatever it may be that brings you to seek counseling, I would like my clients to know healing is possible.

My ideal client is one who is searching for meaning in life, healing of emotional wounds and self acceptance. I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I specialize in anxiety and depression. Starting therapy is a huge step in a person's life. It can be scary and emotionally taxing, but so rewarding. I love to serve those who want support and guidance while navigating through life. Let me help you organize your chaos to eliminate overthinking and create a life you want to live!

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings as a counselor. I am passionate about people and assisting them through the many seasons and changes of life.