Addiction Therapists in Birmingham, AL
Rev. Dr. Tommie Watkins Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209
I also specialize in addressing spiritual, sexual, behavioral, mood, and general mental health issues as well as working with substance abuse, and recovery.
My ideal client is one that perhaps is dealing with feelings of fear, anger, envy, uncertainty, depression, perhaps amplified by strong religious convictions and spiritual uncertainty. They are particularly uncomfortable with being vulnerable often negligent in discussing feelings and issues of religion and spirituality, but will allow a few conversations to explore what their particular and specific issues and beliefs may be, including past traumas and sexual abuse issues. This client would be open to exploring their spirituality (not religion) as a means of developing and improving coping skills and spiritual strategies.
I also specialize in addressing spiritual, sexual, behavioral, mood, and general mental health issues as well as working with substance abuse, and recovery.
My ideal client is one that perhaps is dealing with feelings of fear, anger, envy, uncertainty, depression, perhaps amplified by strong religious convictions and spiritual uncertainty. They are particularly uncomfortable with being vulnerable often negligent in discussing feelings and issues of religion and spirituality, but will allow a few conversations to explore what their particular and specific issues and beliefs may be, including past traumas and sexual abuse issues. This client would be open to exploring their spirituality (not religion) as a means of developing and improving coping skills and spiritual strategies.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a B.A. from Auburn University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. I completed my internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Medical School. I also completed a fellowship at the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine. I am a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and Board Member of the National Register of Health Providers in Psychology. My areas of expertise include assessment and treatment of addiction, trauma, impulsivity, personality disorders, and mood disorders. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a B.A. from Auburn University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. I completed my internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Medical School. I also completed a fellowship at the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine. I am a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and Board Member of the National Register of Health Providers in Psychology. My areas of expertise include assessment and treatment of addiction, trauma, impulsivity, personality disorders, and mood disorders. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy.
Laura Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35244 (Online Only)
My favorite part about being a counselor is getting to know someone and hear their story. It takes a lot of vulnerability to be able to open up to someone else and I am always grateful that my clients trust me with the most intimate parts of their self. I work with a wide array of clients; from LGBTQ+ community members, survivors of trauma, those struggling with addiction and many other issues that affect an individuals quality of life. The ideal client for me is any individual willing to explore the therapeutic process in order to work towards building the life they desire.
My favorite part about being a counselor is getting to know someone and hear their story. It takes a lot of vulnerability to be able to open up to someone else and I am always grateful that my clients trust me with the most intimate parts of their self. I work with a wide array of clients; from LGBTQ+ community members, survivors of trauma, those struggling with addiction and many other issues that affect an individuals quality of life. The ideal client for me is any individual willing to explore the therapeutic process in order to work towards building the life they desire.
LivWell Counseling & Consulting LLC
Counselor, MS, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35205 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a space where you can express yourself freely, without fear or judgment? Whether you need a compassionate listener or someone to help you work through life’s challenges, I’m here to support you. Together, we can address life transitions, chronic health concerns, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and identity-related issues. My goal is to empower you to tap into your inner strength and resilience, giving you the tools to reclaim control over your life. If you’re ready to take that first step toward reclaiming your inner power, feel free to reach out via text, email, or phone.
Are you looking for a space where you can express yourself freely, without fear or judgment? Whether you need a compassionate listener or someone to help you work through life’s challenges, I’m here to support you. Together, we can address life transitions, chronic health concerns, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and identity-related issues. My goal is to empower you to tap into your inner strength and resilience, giving you the tools to reclaim control over your life. If you’re ready to take that first step toward reclaiming your inner power, feel free to reach out via text, email, or phone.
Miles Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
Specializing in treating addiction, trauma, and grief, Miles uses a humanistic approach.
Miles Hudson is an individual and group therapist at Forge Wellness. He enjoys working with adults and adolescents who are looking for solutions to life's challenges. He works with clients facing a range of issues including, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. Miles partners with his clients to understand their goals, and discover resources and objectives for achieving them.
Specializing in treating addiction, trauma, and grief, Miles uses a humanistic approach.
Miles Hudson is an individual and group therapist at Forge Wellness. He enjoys working with adults and adolescents who are looking for solutions to life's challenges. He works with clients facing a range of issues including, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. Miles partners with his clients to understand their goals, and discover resources and objectives for achieving them.
Grace Counseling Service
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
I have worked with individuals and families dealing with addiction for the last 8 years as well I have over 30 years in the business world and have been married for over 40 years.
Almost everyone finds a time in life where their issues are having a negative impact on their lives and their relationships. As a counselor my goal is to meet my clients where they are without judgement and to achieve their life goals. I work with both individuals and families as well as marriages. If you are struggling and dealing with frustration and despair there is help and hope and you do not have to deal with these issues alone. At Grace Counseling we have not only clinical experience but I understand because I have been there.
I have worked with individuals and families dealing with addiction for the last 8 years as well I have over 30 years in the business world and have been married for over 40 years.
Almost everyone finds a time in life where their issues are having a negative impact on their lives and their relationships. As a counselor my goal is to meet my clients where they are without judgement and to achieve their life goals. I work with both individuals and families as well as marriages. If you are struggling and dealing with frustration and despair there is help and hope and you do not have to deal with these issues alone. At Grace Counseling we have not only clinical experience but I understand because I have been there.
Terri Williams-Glass
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
Healing from your past can lead you to your best today. I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use . Additionally, I have experience in helping people work through debting, divorce and women's issues. Therapy can be an integral part of change and support when life gets bumpy. Guilt and shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that often create suffering and affect self-worth, sleep, social interactions, work and romantic relationships.
Healing from your past can lead you to your best today. I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use . Additionally, I have experience in helping people work through debting, divorce and women's issues. Therapy can be an integral part of change and support when life gets bumpy. Guilt and shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that often create suffering and affect self-worth, sleep, social interactions, work and romantic relationships.
Tom McLure Red Mountain Counseling Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
Waitlist for new clients
Experience with UAB's Addiction Recovery Program and BHM Sober Living Communities.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction ( substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
Experience with UAB's Addiction Recovery Program and BHM Sober Living Communities.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction ( substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
David James Palaia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPT
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35244
Most people come to therapy knowing that they have something they would like to address. It is my job to help you develop new ways of thinking and being, so that you can get beyond whatever is holding you back in your life. I use an integrative, wholistic approach which draws on the many disciplines in which I have training. Whether you enter therapy wanting to deal with anxiety, past trauma, or addiction, or you just want to function better in daily life, together we can work to meet your goals.
Most people come to therapy knowing that they have something they would like to address. It is my job to help you develop new ways of thinking and being, so that you can get beyond whatever is holding you back in your life. I use an integrative, wholistic approach which draws on the many disciplines in which I have training. Whether you enter therapy wanting to deal with anxiety, past trauma, or addiction, or you just want to function better in daily life, together we can work to meet your goals.
Life is full of many challenges. You may be experiencing sudden life changes, need a safe place to process and heal from a traumatic event, coping with loss and need a place to grieve, and/or struggling with addiction or have a family member who is struggling with addiction and need direction. It is my privilege to provide a safe place to grieve, grow, heal, and learn for all of those who are in need.
Life is full of many challenges. You may be experiencing sudden life changes, need a safe place to process and heal from a traumatic event, coping with loss and need a place to grieve, and/or struggling with addiction or have a family member who is struggling with addiction and need direction. It is my privilege to provide a safe place to grieve, grow, heal, and learn for all of those who are in need.
I am a nationally recognized speaker and expert in sexual addiction, and have been working with addicts and their loved ones for over 20 years.
Are you struggling with addiction, or loving someone that is? Are you worn out from the chaos, frustration and despair of it all? Those long frustrating days of despair and isolation do not have to be a death sentence. There is help and hope available! At Insights Counseling Center, you will not be met with judgment or surprise. We understand because we have been there. To help
I am a nationally recognized speaker and expert in sexual addiction, and have been working with addicts and their loved ones for over 20 years.
Are you struggling with addiction, or loving someone that is? Are you worn out from the chaos, frustration and despair of it all? Those long frustrating days of despair and isolation do not have to be a death sentence. There is help and hope available! At Insights Counseling Center, you will not be met with judgment or surprise. We understand because we have been there. To help
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Have you just found out that your spouse or significant other has been engaging in sexual behaviors and lying about it? Maybe it was sexting, an emotional affair, pornography, or other sexual behaviors. Whatever it was, it was kept from you and you feel lied to, betrayed, and fooled. Or maybe you are the one engaging in sexual behaviors that you have tried to stop but, no matter how much effort you put into stopping, you return to that same behavior over and over. Maybe you are grieving a relationship loss, trying to figure out how to parent now that things have changed or you just feel stuck in the same old patterns.
Todd D Gothard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35216
My experience includes, but is not limited to, addiction (or unhealthy behaviors that we want to address), trauma issues, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
Many of us have assumed the labels others have placed upon us. I do not believe these labels can fully explain who we are or what we are experiencing. I believe through presence and compassionate curiosity we can become more mindful of ourselves and begin to experience the safety and connection we long to know. My goal is to serve as a compassionate fellow traveller, working through the obstacles that we face in life. My hope is that you will be able to remove the labels and the masks and work toward becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
My experience includes, but is not limited to, addiction (or unhealthy behaviors that we want to address), trauma issues, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression.
Many of us have assumed the labels others have placed upon us. I do not believe these labels can fully explain who we are or what we are experiencing. I believe through presence and compassionate curiosity we can become more mindful of ourselves and begin to experience the safety and connection we long to know. My goal is to serve as a compassionate fellow traveller, working through the obstacles that we face in life. My hope is that you will be able to remove the labels and the masks and work toward becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
Our world is a broken one filled with broken people, and oftentimes those broken people hurt one another. We are designed for connection with one another, and sometimes those connections go awry and create emotional dysfunction or trauma. That dysfunction and trauma often results in maladaptive means of protecting ourselves and coping with our feelings. This can manifest itself through substance abuse/ addiction, dysfunctional relationships, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Are you feeling weighed down by any of these issues? Does any of this ring true to you? I hope to provide the compassionate support needed to recover.
Our world is a broken one filled with broken people, and oftentimes those broken people hurt one another. We are designed for connection with one another, and sometimes those connections go awry and create emotional dysfunction or trauma. That dysfunction and trauma often results in maladaptive means of protecting ourselves and coping with our feelings. This can manifest itself through substance abuse/ addiction, dysfunctional relationships, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Are you feeling weighed down by any of these issues? Does any of this ring true to you? I hope to provide the compassionate support needed to recover.
Whitney Elrod
Associate Licensed Counselor, MS, ALC, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35213
Individuals and couples struggling with intense feelings, sexual or addiction issues, and trauma are especially welcome.
I offer a unique blend of evidence-based psychotherapy and integrative wellness practices. I am dedicated to helping clients navigate challenges and reach their full potential by fostering growth, healing, and resilience. I emphasize nervous system regulation and offer tools to manage overwhelming emotions. My specialties include sexuality counseling, substance abuse, emotional dysregulation, relationship issues, and challenging life transitions. No obstacle is too great.
Individuals and couples struggling with intense feelings, sexual or addiction issues, and trauma are especially welcome.
I offer a unique blend of evidence-based psychotherapy and integrative wellness practices. I am dedicated to helping clients navigate challenges and reach their full potential by fostering growth, healing, and resilience. I emphasize nervous system regulation and offer tools to manage overwhelming emotions. My specialties include sexuality counseling, substance abuse, emotional dysregulation, relationship issues, and challenging life transitions. No obstacle is too great.
Mills Gorrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35233
Are you feeling lost, stuck, or unfulfilled? Find yourself escaping into repetitive and self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior? If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, problems with self-confidence or motivation, problematic alcohol or substance use, or just recognize that you may benefit from a supportive conversation with someone outside of your typical network of friends and family members, I would love to talk to you. My hope is that we can work together to help you create a life that you do not feel the need to escape from!
Are you feeling lost, stuck, or unfulfilled? Find yourself escaping into repetitive and self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior? If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, problems with self-confidence or motivation, problematic alcohol or substance use, or just recognize that you may benefit from a supportive conversation with someone outside of your typical network of friends and family members, I would love to talk to you. My hope is that we can work together to help you create a life that you do not feel the need to escape from!
Jolei Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
Knowing that a client-centered approach where a warm non-judgmental atmosphere creates the best climate for truly exploring oneself, Jolei is committed to offering you a safe space to do just that. Working with individuals from ages six through adulthood, families and couples, she pulls from years of experience dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin issues, addiction, relationship issues, grief, life transitions and self-esteem.
Knowing that a client-centered approach where a warm non-judgmental atmosphere creates the best climate for truly exploring oneself, Jolei is committed to offering you a safe space to do just that. Working with individuals from ages six through adulthood, families and couples, she pulls from years of experience dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin issues, addiction, relationship issues, grief, life transitions and self-esteem.
For thirty-one years, I have worked with a diverse range of individuals seeking counseling for various issues, including addiction recovery, relationship challenges, trauma resolution, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Experiencing pain that leads you to seek counseling can be a valuable gift. By identifying and working through unsettling memories that cause mental distress, you can open up infinite possibilities and transition from a narrative of separation, which can feel like rigidity and chaos, to a narrative of integration, which can be experienced as the quietude of the heart.
For thirty-one years, I have worked with a diverse range of individuals seeking counseling for various issues, including addiction recovery, relationship challenges, trauma resolution, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Experiencing pain that leads you to seek counseling can be a valuable gift. By identifying and working through unsettling memories that cause mental distress, you can open up infinite possibilities and transition from a narrative of separation, which can feel like rigidity and chaos, to a narrative of integration, which can be experienced as the quietude of the heart.
Adam Corley Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
I am trained in and have experience working with clients struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
One of the first things I tell clients who struggle with mental health disorders or overwhelming stress is that in today's society, with all the turmoil and uncertainty we face, it is a natural and normal reaction to be struggling mentally. While there is still a large stigma towards mental health and therapy I believe a great way to combat this is by understanding that it is not weakness to seek help, it in fact takes great strength to reach out to someone and admit that we cannot do this on our own.
I am trained in and have experience working with clients struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
One of the first things I tell clients who struggle with mental health disorders or overwhelming stress is that in today's society, with all the turmoil and uncertainty we face, it is a natural and normal reaction to be struggling mentally. While there is still a large stigma towards mental health and therapy I believe a great way to combat this is by understanding that it is not weakness to seek help, it in fact takes great strength to reach out to someone and admit that we cannot do this on our own.
Charles Anderson Hardin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
Are you seeking a compassionate and experienced guide on your journey towards healing and personal growth? I am Charles Hardin, a Licensed Practicing Counselor who is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome life’s daily challenges. With over five years of experience as a counselor, I specialize in helping people manage complex issues such as addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, communication, trauma and more.
Are you seeking a compassionate and experienced guide on your journey towards healing and personal growth? I am Charles Hardin, a Licensed Practicing Counselor who is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome life’s daily challenges. With over five years of experience as a counselor, I specialize in helping people manage complex issues such as addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, communication, trauma and more.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.