In Person Therapists in Florence, AL

Emily has experience working in a hospital setting, outpatient substance use facility, and a residential treatment facility for teens prior to her work as an outpatient mental health therapist. Through her years of experience, she has grown a passion for helping teens and adults to navigate through all life experiences. She has experience in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders. Emily takes a person-centered approach while using cognitive behavior and solution focused strategies. She also has training in trauma informed therapy as well as dialectical behavior therapy.

Each of our counselors strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for every client. Our strategy is to facilitate self-exploration, development of insight, implementation of coping skills, goal setting, and more. Often this includes creating a space and process for healing of past experiences and negative beliefs. Our mission is to empower each of our clients to become the best version of themselves. Empower Counseling & Consulting, LLC is available to help individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds with varying needs.

Seeking therapy can help in dealing/coping with the problems life may bestow on you. As a counselor, my goal is to assist you in finding your strengths to overcome obstacles that may be interfering with achieving your life goals. Whether it's coping with recent changes or past traumas, therapy can be a beneficial tool in assisting you in becoming the healthiest version of you.

Tired of having the same old argument in your marriage? Do you feel trapped in a marriage that seems to be going nowhere? Are you the only one in the marriage who wants marriage counseling? Are you depressed? Is there someone in your family who needs anger management? Has anyone in your family struggled with alcohol or drugs? You are probably wondering how will I ever choose a therapist. I congratulate you on being diligent in trying to find a counselor. You need someone who understands you and that you feel comfortable with.

My main goal in therapy is to help you find your inner power in order to take charge of your own life. I recognize that all human beings need love and approval; however, if we place the foundation of our worth in the hands of others, we condemn ourselves to a life of always trying to please. I believe the key to meeting this need is finding the deepest sense of love and approval within yourself. My therapeutic style is direct and honest without ever sacrificing compassion or empathy.

My passion is to seek out training in techniques that can help heal the mind, body and spirit. With decades of experiences learning the best techniques available, I am now certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in Brain Spotting with advanced training in both modalities to treat trauma, anxiety, and depression. An individualized plan, using the best techniques for you will be applied. EMDR and Brain Spotting are research based. Both techniques have the potential to heal the brain and body from post traumatic stress. Most clients say, "I don't understand how this works, but I know I feel better!"

While caring for children as a pediatrician, I developed a passion for supporting parents as they navigate their new life as a family. Although this is often a time of great joy, sometimes it can be complicated by unexpected mental health challenges. After having my own children, I understood this on a personal level, experiencing severe postpartum depression and postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder. There was very little support or understanding all those years ago, and I became a more vocal advocate for maternal mental health after that experience.

Are you feeling stuck in your circumstances and need help finding the way forward? This might be the opportunity you have been looking for to overcome these challenges. Over the years I have worked to provide a safe, confidential place for clients to talk through the things they are dealing with. You don't have to take this journey alone. I would be honored to work with you to develop skills to reach your goals. With 14 years of experience in mental health and substance use services, I focus on working with adolescents, adults, and families, and I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and women's issues.

Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed or boggled down with everyday stressors and struggles? We have all been there before. I believe that everyone needs a supportive, objective person to talk to when they are struggling and deciding which move to make next. I can be that supportive person for you. I have experience in substance abuse, child/adolescent counseling, anxiety/depression, coping skills, etc... My main goal as a counselor is to make a difference in the lives of others, and hopefully provide you with helpful tools for whatever journey you may be on in your life.

Life's difficulties are inviting you to re-invent yourself. Choosing to take part in counseling is making the conscious decision that you want to make some changes and you want life to be better. Would you like to feel heard and understood? How about being interested in learning ways to help you manage problems, cope with anxiety, or get ahead of depression? I want to help you understand how old ways of thinking and acting may be keeping you from getting what you would like out of life.

We reach points in our lives where things don't seem to be going the way we hoped or envisioned. This can be a slow process leading to this moment or seem to come out of no where. The great part about life is that we don't have to go through it or figure it out alone if we are open to support and willing to put in the work.

From 1994-2017 I had a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor . After retiring from that job, I began practicing as a Life Coach, which I do now via the internet as well as in person. My clients often feel stuck & need encouragement to identify the issues keeping them from moving forward. We then work together to formulate an Action plan. My job is to keep my client focused on following & completing that plan while enjoying the progress. I offer hope and support while clients work through troubling issues.

If you need coping skills for when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain, let's talk. Whether it's a specific situation (new baby, relationship problems, grief) or just a general feeling of unhappiness, we're experts at helping you create a plan for feeling more like yourself. Past clients have commented that they feel comforted and heard in our office, that we help them see things they never realized before, and that visiting our place is even like going on vacation! We don't label you... we listen and customize your therapy to who you are. We'll help you move towards your healthy future.

Phoenix Counseling is a group practice committed to creating a safe space for everyone in our community. Our counselors have experience and training in a broad range of mental health issues, including codependency, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and chronic stress. We are honored to work with individuals seeking growth and positive change in their lives.

The struggles of life and difficult situations that we face can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and maybe even hopeless, not sure what to do next. I personally believe that we all can experience hope and live balanced lives with quality and purpose, regardless of circumstances. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental, and an understanding environment to talk about your difficult situation or long-term struggles. My professional training and experience will be used to provide you with research based therapeutic approaches tailored to assist you with achieving meaningful and lasting change.

It is important to have physical and mental well-being. Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing. I believe in the process and provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It takes time to work on one's issues but I believe in the process of growth and positive change. I believe that people are survivors and can overcome obstacles.

I strive to provide overall wellness that encompasses at least four dimensions including mental health, emotional health, spiritual health, and social wellbeing. In addition to this, I include in my purpose for clients financial education when needed as well as personality assessment and a goal oriented lifestyle.

I have been licensed as a Professional Counselor in Alabama since 1992 and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy since 1991. My Family Systems training focused on growth and health rather than on pathology and dysfunction. From a developmental perspective, dysfunction is a predictable consequence of growth. As children advance from crawling to standing and walking, they are unsteady, awkward, and are "dysfunctional" for a time. In the same way, transitional periods in the life cycle of families and individuals can be difficult. Depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict are often seen at these times and counseling can be helpful.

“The Doctor Is In.” Well, not exactly; I cannot fix you, but I can help you develop the tools to fix yourself. “One of the most valuable things we can do to heal one another is to listen to each other’s stories.” (RF) I love the stories. The ‘why you do what you do’, when you don’t even know why you do what you do. That is what I want to help you find. There is no shame in asking for help. Everyone is different, so I use multiple methods to find what works for you to build the skills you need to cope with life. A sense of humor, some tough love, and no judgement to navigate your darkness is what I can provide.