Family Therapy in Birmingham, AL
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Bridgett Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35244
My approach to therapy comes from a framework of solution-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family systems.
At times we feel off-balance, insecure, overwhelmed, confused, or disappointed. We all face challenges and unexpected events. Life is full of ups and downs and occasionally we find ourselves needing support. In therapy we learn how to navigate the waves of life. Therapy is a purposeful, supported journey where you explore, challenge, and are restored to an improved quality of life.
My approach to therapy comes from a framework of solution-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family systems.
At times we feel off-balance, insecure, overwhelmed, confused, or disappointed. We all face challenges and unexpected events. Life is full of ups and downs and occasionally we find ourselves needing support. In therapy we learn how to navigate the waves of life. Therapy is a purposeful, supported journey where you explore, challenge, and are restored to an improved quality of life.
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Caroline Bria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
Waitlist for new clients
With specialized training in marital/premarital issues & family dynamics my expertise is in sexual and intimacy issues, sexual anxiety, conflict, communication, infidelity, boundary setting, emotional disengagement, and dissolution of relationships.
Are you feeling stuck in some part of your life? Trying to navigate a romantic, peer, or parent-child relationship, life transition, anxiety or depression? Struggling to figure out what's getting in the way sexually, emotionally, or mentally? Does it feel like something is inhibiting life satisfaction, security and connection but hard to figure out what that is? I want to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be. I use a collaborative approach to tailor therapeutic techniques to fit your unique needs and personality. My joy and passion in being an MFT stems from the journey of moving through change with you.
With specialized training in marital/premarital issues & family dynamics my expertise is in sexual and intimacy issues, sexual anxiety, conflict, communication, infidelity, boundary setting, emotional disengagement, and dissolution of relationships.
Are you feeling stuck in some part of your life? Trying to navigate a romantic, peer, or parent-child relationship, life transition, anxiety or depression? Struggling to figure out what's getting in the way sexually, emotionally, or mentally? Does it feel like something is inhibiting life satisfaction, security and connection but hard to figure out what that is? I want to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be. I use a collaborative approach to tailor therapeutic techniques to fit your unique needs and personality. My joy and passion in being an MFT stems from the journey of moving through change with you.
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Elizabeth Shahid
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35255 (Online Only)
You see yourself thriving at work and in relationships with family and friends.
You’ve been trying to hold it together and you’re not sure you can do it anymore. Sometimes you feel alone and confused about what to do next. You don’t feel like yourself or the person you want to be. Maybe you're tired and just want to catch a break. You feel frustrated and need something more. You're not alone! At some point in our lives, everyone experiences difficulties they need help with!
You see yourself thriving at work and in relationships with family and friends.
You’ve been trying to hold it together and you’re not sure you can do it anymore. Sometimes you feel alone and confused about what to do next. You don’t feel like yourself or the person you want to be. Maybe you're tired and just want to catch a break. You feel frustrated and need something more. You're not alone! At some point in our lives, everyone experiences difficulties they need help with!
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Fanicy Sears
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35203
eMotion Therapy specializes in EAP Counseling Services, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Telemental Health, Critical Incident Response, Grief Counseling and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I am Fanicy H. Sears, owner, of eMotion Therapy. I am a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Board Certified Telemental Health Therapist and Psychedelic Integration Therapist. My goal as a trauma therapist and psychedelic integration therapist is to help individuals who experience treatment resistant mood disorders and complicated grief obtain relief and rediscover a new sense of normalcy. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach that utilizes ketamine (a physician prescribed anesthetic) to help rebalance the brain and accelerate the therapeutic process through psychedelic integration.
eMotion Therapy specializes in EAP Counseling Services, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Telemental Health, Critical Incident Response, Grief Counseling and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I am Fanicy H. Sears, owner, of eMotion Therapy. I am a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Board Certified Telemental Health Therapist and Psychedelic Integration Therapist. My goal as a trauma therapist and psychedelic integration therapist is to help individuals who experience treatment resistant mood disorders and complicated grief obtain relief and rediscover a new sense of normalcy. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach that utilizes ketamine (a physician prescribed anesthetic) to help rebalance the brain and accelerate the therapeutic process through psychedelic integration.
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Erika Van Meir
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
My approach is based on my training in family, experiential, cognitive-behavioral and narrative/solution- focused therapy.
For over 26 years I have been working with people seeking improvements in their personal lives or relationships. I welcome individuals, couples or families from all backgrounds whether their concerns are personal or relational. My approach is “strength-based,” which means that I look for client competencies and resources, and try to avoid pathologizing people because of their problems, past or diagnoses. How often and how long the therapy will last depends on client goals and treatment needs and will be mutually agreed upon. The atmosphere in my office is relaxed and warm, and clients are always treated with dignity and respect.
My approach is based on my training in family, experiential, cognitive-behavioral and narrative/solution- focused therapy.
For over 26 years I have been working with people seeking improvements in their personal lives or relationships. I welcome individuals, couples or families from all backgrounds whether their concerns are personal or relational. My approach is “strength-based,” which means that I look for client competencies and resources, and try to avoid pathologizing people because of their problems, past or diagnoses. How often and how long the therapy will last depends on client goals and treatment needs and will be mutually agreed upon. The atmosphere in my office is relaxed and warm, and clients are always treated with dignity and respect.
Tom McLure Red Mountain Counseling Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
Waitlist for new clients
MEd Marriage & Family Therapy--ministry, higher education.
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?
MEd Marriage & Family Therapy--ministry, higher education.
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?
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F. Palmer Holliday
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35205 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors. My goal is to appropriately assess each clients' needs, assist them in identifying their own goals for treatment, and provide evidence-based treatments, education, and encouragement enabling them to achieve their identified goals and experience a happier, more purposeful life. I provide mental health counseling on an individual and family basis.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors. My goal is to appropriately assess each clients' needs, assist them in identifying their own goals for treatment, and provide evidence-based treatments, education, and encouragement enabling them to achieve their identified goals and experience a happier, more purposeful life. I provide mental health counseling on an individual and family basis.
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Peacock & Hodnett Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223 (Online Only)
Whether you’re facing life transitions, relationship challenges, family concerns, or any other difficulties, our team is equipped to help.
Looking for a therapist who can see you right away? Our awesome team of highly skilled clinicians is ready to help! Whether you’re interested in private pay with a sliding scale or want to use your insurance, we’ve got options to fit your needs. With our flexible and accessible services, you’ll get the support you deserve in no time!
Whether you’re facing life transitions, relationship challenges, family concerns, or any other difficulties, our team is equipped to help.
Looking for a therapist who can see you right away? Our awesome team of highly skilled clinicians is ready to help! Whether you’re interested in private pay with a sliding scale or want to use your insurance, we’ve got options to fit your needs. With our flexible and accessible services, you’ll get the support you deserve in no time!
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I utilize a compassionate client-centered counseling approach and integrative tools to meet your specific needs as an individual, couple, or family.
Hello, my name is Kelsey Crafton, a therapist dedicated to creating a caring and validating environment for you - especially during life’s challenging moments. Reaching out when you need support can be challenging, but I am here to help you embrace your authentic self, develop goals that fit your life and foster a relationship with you grounded in trust and acceptance. Whether you are an individual struggling or a couple/family looking to strengthen your bonds, I can guide you through exploring your needs and discovering tools to enhance your overall well-being.
I utilize a compassionate client-centered counseling approach and integrative tools to meet your specific needs as an individual, couple, or family.
Hello, my name is Kelsey Crafton, a therapist dedicated to creating a caring and validating environment for you - especially during life’s challenging moments. Reaching out when you need support can be challenging, but I am here to help you embrace your authentic self, develop goals that fit your life and foster a relationship with you grounded in trust and acceptance. Whether you are an individual struggling or a couple/family looking to strengthen your bonds, I can guide you through exploring your needs and discovering tools to enhance your overall well-being.
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Vital Life Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35203
I specialize in couples & family therapy and ADHD.
When you're going through seasons of difficulty, day to day life stressors or just need somebody to talk to and process with; that search can seem so difficult! You want to unpack with someone who you can trust, someone who won't judge, someone who truly cares about what you're saying and how you feel and someone that's relatable and will talk back when needed and just hear you in other times. We will work together to set goals and get you to what you feel that you need. Welcome to a fresh start! Let's unpack.
I specialize in couples & family therapy and ADHD.
When you're going through seasons of difficulty, day to day life stressors or just need somebody to talk to and process with; that search can seem so difficult! You want to unpack with someone who you can trust, someone who won't judge, someone who truly cares about what you're saying and how you feel and someone that's relatable and will talk back when needed and just hear you in other times. We will work together to set goals and get you to what you feel that you need. Welcome to a fresh start! Let's unpack.
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Larkin Lowry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
My hope is to walk with you, shining light to help you, your child, or your family, to find your own light and create meaning.
Hey, I'm Larkin and I'm genuinely glad you're here! The idea that we or our loved ones are struggling and need help can stir up a number of uncomfortable emotions that we often try to ignore. If there is one thing I believe holds true, it is that having feelings makes us human. Feelings help us understand the world, they guide our thoughts and behaviors, they impact our relationships, and when we learn to listen to what they are trying to tell us, they can help us grow. When our lives have been impacted by trauma or adverse experiences, tuning back in to our mind and body can feel daunting and that is where I come in!
My hope is to walk with you, shining light to help you, your child, or your family, to find your own light and create meaning.
Hey, I'm Larkin and I'm genuinely glad you're here! The idea that we or our loved ones are struggling and need help can stir up a number of uncomfortable emotions that we often try to ignore. If there is one thing I believe holds true, it is that having feelings makes us human. Feelings help us understand the world, they guide our thoughts and behaviors, they impact our relationships, and when we learn to listen to what they are trying to tell us, they can help us grow. When our lives have been impacted by trauma or adverse experiences, tuning back in to our mind and body can feel daunting and that is where I come in!
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Ellery C. Berryhill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
I hold licenses in both professional counseling and marriage and family therapy.
Are you facing overwhelming challenges in your marriage or relationships? With your children? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety/fear? Whether you are facing a job transition, conflict in your relationship, a death of a friend or relative, or another pressing concern, therapy provides you someone to listen, to walk beside you through these experiences, and to offer guidance and support as you face new discoveries and insights to your life and well-being. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and view therapy as your opportunity to grow healthier -- mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, relationally, and spiritually.
I hold licenses in both professional counseling and marriage and family therapy.
Are you facing overwhelming challenges in your marriage or relationships? With your children? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety/fear? Whether you are facing a job transition, conflict in your relationship, a death of a friend or relative, or another pressing concern, therapy provides you someone to listen, to walk beside you through these experiences, and to offer guidance and support as you face new discoveries and insights to your life and well-being. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and view therapy as your opportunity to grow healthier -- mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, relationally, and spiritually.
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In Touch Counseling Agency April Calvin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35203
Welcome and Congratulations on making the decision to improve your life! Are you facing challenges and you don’t know where to turn? Perhaps you need help with managing depression, anger, anxiety, or grief. Maybe you are looking to improve your self-esteem. Are you having issues with your significant other, children, family, friends, or co-workers? As a licensed psychotherapist and clinically trained EMDR therapist, I can help. I approach therapy from a strength-based, holistic, solution-focused perspective.
Welcome and Congratulations on making the decision to improve your life! Are you facing challenges and you don’t know where to turn? Perhaps you need help with managing depression, anger, anxiety, or grief. Maybe you are looking to improve your self-esteem. Are you having issues with your significant other, children, family, friends, or co-workers? As a licensed psychotherapist and clinically trained EMDR therapist, I can help. I approach therapy from a strength-based, holistic, solution-focused perspective.
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Sharon Middleton McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209
Everyone has felt the pain of betrayal, guilt, shame, rejection, and discouragement. Life and family interactions present challenges. You and your family are unique; but the issues and challenges you face are shared by others. We're human. We need to feel loved and supported. We need to enjoy life! But sometimes, life gets in the way. I am here to help you and your family successfully manage and overcome life's challenges and seize life's opportunities. I believe that hope for the future, healing from the past and the ability to enjoy everyday life is possible and occurs in the context of healthy relationships.
Everyone has felt the pain of betrayal, guilt, shame, rejection, and discouragement. Life and family interactions present challenges. You and your family are unique; but the issues and challenges you face are shared by others. We're human. We need to feel loved and supported. We need to enjoy life! But sometimes, life gets in the way. I am here to help you and your family successfully manage and overcome life's challenges and seize life's opportunities. I believe that hope for the future, healing from the past and the ability to enjoy everyday life is possible and occurs in the context of healthy relationships.
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Ronald E Douglas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35203
I specialize in family conflict, behavioral issues, individual, and family counseling.
I believe anyone can change with the desire to want to change. I feel that having someone to listen to you and talk issues through is important and key to successful growth and change. We are all social beings with hurts, feelings, and issues to work through and I am a therapist that will listen and help you work through your life situations. Together there are no hurdles that can't be accomplished.
I specialize in family conflict, behavioral issues, individual, and family counseling.
I believe anyone can change with the desire to want to change. I feel that having someone to listen to you and talk issues through is important and key to successful growth and change. We are all social beings with hurts, feelings, and issues to work through and I am a therapist that will listen and help you work through your life situations. Together there are no hurdles that can't be accomplished.
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Katelyn Pickett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
If you are an individual, couple or family seeking healing and improved relationships, you have come to the right place.
Life can be tough to navigate alone. Are you struggling with internal conflict because your lifestyle contradicts your values? You might feel trapped in feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fear of confronting unsettling thoughts? Perhaps you feel a lack of identity impacting your relationships with yourself and others. Do you feel unseen and misunderstood in your romantic relationships? Do you experience family tensions and struggle to address difficult attachment issues? Have past stress or emotional pain affected your self-esteem, body image, avoidance, or trust? Allow me to support you as you navigate through these challenges.
If you are an individual, couple or family seeking healing and improved relationships, you have come to the right place.
Life can be tough to navigate alone. Are you struggling with internal conflict because your lifestyle contradicts your values? You might feel trapped in feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fear of confronting unsettling thoughts? Perhaps you feel a lack of identity impacting your relationships with yourself and others. Do you feel unseen and misunderstood in your romantic relationships? Do you experience family tensions and struggle to address difficult attachment issues? Have past stress or emotional pain affected your self-esteem, body image, avoidance, or trust? Allow me to support you as you navigate through these challenges.
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Now accepting BCBS Insurance. You’re on call 24/7, always needed, always giving. While caregiving is your passion and your calling- you're just exhausted. You want and need to be there for the important people in your life. You've dedicated yourself to helping clients, customers, family, friends, or patients in need. But somehow it's simultaneously fulfilling and draining. You need a vacation. But who needs those anyway? You'll be okay... right? Giving is a noble value. It is so important to leave this world better than you found it. But you can't pour from an empty cup.
Now accepting BCBS Insurance. You’re on call 24/7, always needed, always giving. While caregiving is your passion and your calling- you're just exhausted. You want and need to be there for the important people in your life. You've dedicated yourself to helping clients, customers, family, friends, or patients in need. But somehow it's simultaneously fulfilling and draining. You need a vacation. But who needs those anyway? You'll be okay... right? Giving is a noble value. It is so important to leave this world better than you found it. But you can't pour from an empty cup.
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I earned a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health & Marriage and Family Counseling at the University of Montevallo in 2013.
It has been said: "God uses our deepest pain as a launchpad for our highest calling". However, a lot of the times we become immobilized aka "stuck" by the pains we have endured. My goal in counseling is to remind believers and non-believers that there is hope past the pain, shame, and doubt they are experiencing; through modalities of individual, couples, family and pre-marital counseling. Do not let shame and doubt rule over you any longer but instead gain insight and authenticity as you understand your Creator, your process and yourself more fully.
I earned a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health & Marriage and Family Counseling at the University of Montevallo in 2013.
It has been said: "God uses our deepest pain as a launchpad for our highest calling". However, a lot of the times we become immobilized aka "stuck" by the pains we have endured. My goal in counseling is to remind believers and non-believers that there is hope past the pain, shame, and doubt they are experiencing; through modalities of individual, couples, family and pre-marital counseling. Do not let shame and doubt rule over you any longer but instead gain insight and authenticity as you understand your Creator, your process and yourself more fully.
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I offer individual, family, and couples counseling to adults and play therapy to children and adolescents.
My ideal client is someone who is looking for support with taking the next step in their lives. They are looking for someone to help provide them the tools to take that step and support them in accomplishing their goals.
I offer individual, family, and couples counseling to adults and play therapy to children and adolescents.
My ideal client is someone who is looking for support with taking the next step in their lives. They are looking for someone to help provide them the tools to take that step and support them in accomplishing their goals.
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Counseling God's Way LLC/Rev. Ruth Ceneus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCTC, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
I'm a Licensed Clinical Temperament and Licensed Pastoral Counselor, I can help you find the source of the emotional issues going on in your life: family, work, church, and your health through a Temperament Analysis.
Have you been cheated on? You're feeling depressed. Can't sleep and can't tell anyone. You want things to return to normal. Is this challenging world threatens your faith & your relationship? Have you brought it up to the Lord Jesus? Do you have disagreements often with your loved ones? Do you hoard stuff and you're sick & tired of them? Are you looking for direction? I am a listener, compassionate believer in Jesus Christ, fully committed to helping individuals, family, & heterosexual couples who want to live a happy & free life. I can help you & your spouse solve most issues you're facing. The emotional rollercoaster can end soon.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Temperament and Licensed Pastoral Counselor, I can help you find the source of the emotional issues going on in your life: family, work, church, and your health through a Temperament Analysis.
Have you been cheated on? You're feeling depressed. Can't sleep and can't tell anyone. You want things to return to normal. Is this challenging world threatens your faith & your relationship? Have you brought it up to the Lord Jesus? Do you have disagreements often with your loved ones? Do you hoard stuff and you're sick & tired of them? Are you looking for direction? I am a listener, compassionate believer in Jesus Christ, fully committed to helping individuals, family, & heterosexual couples who want to live a happy & free life. I can help you & your spouse solve most issues you're facing. The emotional rollercoaster can end soon.
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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.