Christian Therapists in Hoover, AL
Jolei Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244
Using a variety of counseling strategies and a foundation of Christian principles, her desire is to help you find the best path toward change and personal growth.
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.
Using a variety of counseling strategies and a foundation of Christian principles, her desire is to help you find the best path toward change and personal growth.
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.
Integrated Christian Counseling available.
I help women and adolescents struggling with the effects of anxiety on everyday life. The lie that anxiety tells is that it will always be this way. The cycle of overthinking, avoidance & shame create patterns that feel impossible to break. Unhealthy patterns of thinking leave us feeling exhausted, hopeless and scared. Your life is meant for so much more. Maybe you’re tired of the personal struggle, overwhelmed by transition, or you’re feeling helpless as a parent to an anxious child, but something has to give. You are ready to come up for air and walk in the confident hope of your future. I can help.
Integrated Christian Counseling available.
I help women and adolescents struggling with the effects of anxiety on everyday life. The lie that anxiety tells is that it will always be this way. The cycle of overthinking, avoidance & shame create patterns that feel impossible to break. Unhealthy patterns of thinking leave us feeling exhausted, hopeless and scared. Your life is meant for so much more. Maybe you’re tired of the personal struggle, overwhelmed by transition, or you’re feeling helpless as a parent to an anxious child, but something has to give. You are ready to come up for air and walk in the confident hope of your future. I can help.
44 years of my life has been in the ministry and I am excited to introduce Christian-based themes into your therapeutic process.
God intends for us to be happy and content while the struggles of this world constantly attack the very foundation of our mental health. Things like intrusive thoughts of fear, jealously, inferiority, anger, mistrust, unforgiveness, and guilt rob us of our confidence and sense of wellbeing. Obsessive behavior or feelings of anxiety or depression can prevent or erode relationships that add so much to our lives. Healthy work relationships, marriage, and family relationships are all negatively or positively impacted by our perception. Our behavior will not change until our thinking changes. Why continue in pain when there is a relief.
44 years of my life has been in the ministry and I am excited to introduce Christian-based themes into your therapeutic process.
God intends for us to be happy and content while the struggles of this world constantly attack the very foundation of our mental health. Things like intrusive thoughts of fear, jealously, inferiority, anger, mistrust, unforgiveness, and guilt rob us of our confidence and sense of wellbeing. Obsessive behavior or feelings of anxiety or depression can prevent or erode relationships that add so much to our lives. Healthy work relationships, marriage, and family relationships are all negatively or positively impacted by our perception. Our behavior will not change until our thinking changes. Why continue in pain when there is a relief.
Asia Julia Gorg
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Hoover, AL 35226 (Online Only)
Do you feel alone? Life can be difficult, and this can leave a person feeling helpless. One may be unable to see things positively and think others do not understand what is happening. This can make you feel alone and misjudged by your loved ones or others. Through therapy, you could walk through life with the possibility of regaining hope and confidence. One of my passions is to help everyone feel empowered to overcome whatever barriers they are going through.
Do you feel alone? Life can be difficult, and this can leave a person feeling helpless. One may be unable to see things positively and think others do not understand what is happening. This can make you feel alone and misjudged by your loved ones or others. Through therapy, you could walk through life with the possibility of regaining hope and confidence. One of my passions is to help everyone feel empowered to overcome whatever barriers they are going through.
Jackie Moore DeVine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244
It's been a weird last couple of years, hasn't it? In addition to the chaos and uncertainty in our world, you may also be feeling chaos and uncertainty in your personal life. Many people are feeling uneasy and out of sorts; you may benefit from short term therapy in order to cope with all these changes. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, career issues, stress, grief and transitions are among the issues I address in therapy. You may realize something needs to change, but you're not sure what. An ideal time to consider therapy and that objective input. Therapy is voluntary; let's sort out what you want to change.
It's been a weird last couple of years, hasn't it? In addition to the chaos and uncertainty in our world, you may also be feeling chaos and uncertainty in your personal life. Many people are feeling uneasy and out of sorts; you may benefit from short term therapy in order to cope with all these changes. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, career issues, stress, grief and transitions are among the issues I address in therapy. You may realize something needs to change, but you're not sure what. An ideal time to consider therapy and that objective input. Therapy is voluntary; let's sort out what you want to change.
I love helping people see new possibilities and opportunities in their life when previously they had faced difficulties. I find it meaningful to be able to support a client or a family in the process of trying new approaches to overcome the barriers they have to what matters. I also love learning about how to make our brains "work" better in our relationships, families, schools, workplaces, and other important social areas!
I love helping people see new possibilities and opportunities in their life when previously they had faced difficulties. I find it meaningful to be able to support a client or a family in the process of trying new approaches to overcome the barriers they have to what matters. I also love learning about how to make our brains "work" better in our relationships, families, schools, workplaces, and other important social areas!
Ashley H Underwood Flourish Wellness Center Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hoover, AL 35226
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. There are no perfect people or families but healthy individuals help build healthy families and children. I have 24 years experience in the mental health profession. Relational conflict, behavioral issues, anxiety, grief, and depression are a few of the issues I specialize in (extensive list in specialties section). Counseling by a licensed professional, is the best place to seek help. Openness, attending sessions, and a willingness to practice skills outside of sessions is all that's needed of you for a successful experience, you set the pace.
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. There are no perfect people or families but healthy individuals help build healthy families and children. I have 24 years experience in the mental health profession. Relational conflict, behavioral issues, anxiety, grief, and depression are a few of the issues I specialize in (extensive list in specialties section). Counseling by a licensed professional, is the best place to seek help. Openness, attending sessions, and a willingness to practice skills outside of sessions is all that's needed of you for a successful experience, you set the pace.
Life doesn't come with a manual... especially when life gets hard! Whether you are a parent, individual, or couple, you may feel like you're stuck and you don't know where to turn. My job is to collaborate and walk with you through these times, creating a tailored plan to reach your mental health and/or career goals! Let me be the first to say that you are not alone and do not have to walk through this alone!
Life doesn't come with a manual... especially when life gets hard! Whether you are a parent, individual, or couple, you may feel like you're stuck and you don't know where to turn. My job is to collaborate and walk with you through these times, creating a tailored plan to reach your mental health and/or career goals! Let me be the first to say that you are not alone and do not have to walk through this alone!
Human Connections Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244
There is hope for all! After being a teacher in public schools for 14 years and a director of a faith-based non-profit that helped troubled teens and parents, for 2 years, I decided to go back to school to become a licensed therapist. I enjoy "walking" beside of people who are hurting and struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships and/or depression. I work with adults, young adults, teens, and couples. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother trying to love others right where they are.
There is hope for all! After being a teacher in public schools for 14 years and a director of a faith-based non-profit that helped troubled teens and parents, for 2 years, I decided to go back to school to become a licensed therapist. I enjoy "walking" beside of people who are hurting and struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships and/or depression. I work with adults, young adults, teens, and couples. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother trying to love others right where they are.
Jazmine Passley-Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244
Life is full of challenges, but being happy shouldn't be one of them! Whether your unhappiness is defined as an adolescent suffering from bullying, a spouse in a marriage that's lost its passion, a parent concerned with dysfunction in your family, or an individual struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help. I believe therapy is a place to help uncover your truths, not create them. We all have the tools necessary to be our best selves, sometimes we just a little guidance. While children are my main clientele, I have a heart for anyone who is ready to challenge their potential and unlock true happiness.
Life is full of challenges, but being happy shouldn't be one of them! Whether your unhappiness is defined as an adolescent suffering from bullying, a spouse in a marriage that's lost its passion, a parent concerned with dysfunction in your family, or an individual struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help. I believe therapy is a place to help uncover your truths, not create them. We all have the tools necessary to be our best selves, sometimes we just a little guidance. While children are my main clientele, I have a heart for anyone who is ready to challenge their potential and unlock true happiness.
Jennifer Waters-McCombs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hoover, AL 35226
There is no better time than the present to make changes. Are you tired of not making the most of your life? Is parenting, life changes, stress, or negativity making life harder? I sincerely believe that people want to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes do not know where to start. Because some people may be apprehensive about starting counseling, I work to create an atmosphere that is non-judgmental. In addition, I strive to build a partnership with the client by understanding what they want to work on and how we can tackle that together.
There is no better time than the present to make changes. Are you tired of not making the most of your life? Is parenting, life changes, stress, or negativity making life harder? I sincerely believe that people want to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes do not know where to start. Because some people may be apprehensive about starting counseling, I work to create an atmosphere that is non-judgmental. In addition, I strive to build a partnership with the client by understanding what they want to work on and how we can tackle that together.
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Verified Verified
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Hoover, AL 35244
We all go through different seasons in our lives, whether it’s the birth of a child or the death of a loved one, I can assist you through each transition. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. Allow me to join you on your journey to health and healing.
We all go through different seasons in our lives, whether it’s the birth of a child or the death of a loved one, I can assist you through each transition. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. Allow me to join you on your journey to health and healing.
Jeffrey L Eiland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35226 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients. With years of knowledge and experience working with clients who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, substance abuse, depression, and a variety of other mental health disorders. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your struggles and work with you to find a path forward. Life has taught me that everyone has struggles and is either going through something or has been through something. I know it takes courage to ask for help... I respect and admire that courage. I will meet you where you are non-judgmentally and together, we can work toward your healing and growth.
Not accepting new clients. With years of knowledge and experience working with clients who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, substance abuse, depression, and a variety of other mental health disorders. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your struggles and work with you to find a path forward. Life has taught me that everyone has struggles and is either going through something or has been through something. I know it takes courage to ask for help... I respect and admire that courage. I will meet you where you are non-judgmentally and together, we can work toward your healing and growth.
Emmaus Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Hoover, AL 35226 (Online Only)
Do you feel no one understands you? Do you feel alone? Life can be difficult, leaving you feeling helpless and confused. And seeing that others misjudge you and do not understand your difficulties. I want to be that person who helps you walk through life with the possibility of regaining your hope and confidence. One of my passions is to help everyone feel empowered to overcome whatever barriers they are going through.
Do you feel no one understands you? Do you feel alone? Life can be difficult, leaving you feeling helpless and confused. And seeing that others misjudge you and do not understand your difficulties. I want to be that person who helps you walk through life with the possibility of regaining your hope and confidence. One of my passions is to help everyone feel empowered to overcome whatever barriers they are going through.
Daynia Cheddar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244 (Online Only)
I believe it takes bravery and strength to commit to confronting your most difficult challenges. Reaching out for help can be scary. My role as your therapist is to help you face and overcome your fears. It is important for me to create a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for all my clients. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I believe it takes bravery and strength to commit to confronting your most difficult challenges. Reaching out for help can be scary. My role as your therapist is to help you face and overcome your fears. It is important for me to create a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for all my clients. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
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.
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.
Anxiety, depression, grief... we all experience these emotions at some point. But what if they become overwhelming? What if anxiety turns into paralyzing fear, panic attacks, racing thoughts, inability to sleep, do your job, or have a social life? Depression can lead to low motivation, lack of purpose, excessive sleep, or even suicidal thoughts. Grief can rob you of joy, pleasure, and zest for life. These issues and others (stress, job loss, divorce/relationship issues, health issues, etc.) may make life seem unbearable or unmanageable. But it doesn’t have to be. I believe there is hope and a path to healing for you.
Anxiety, depression, grief... we all experience these emotions at some point. But what if they become overwhelming? What if anxiety turns into paralyzing fear, panic attacks, racing thoughts, inability to sleep, do your job, or have a social life? Depression can lead to low motivation, lack of purpose, excessive sleep, or even suicidal thoughts. Grief can rob you of joy, pleasure, and zest for life. These issues and others (stress, job loss, divorce/relationship issues, health issues, etc.) may make life seem unbearable or unmanageable. But it doesn’t have to be. I believe there is hope and a path to healing for you.
In today's society, people feel pressure to choose a side or struggle with what to say. It's hard to determine where you fit in or who to trust. This is not a way to go through life. I help clients decipher what is important and refocus on those things that matter most. While we can't change the world overnight, we can help influence and change our environment and be a positive light to those we encounter. Life is a journey with ups and downs but it's up to us to embrace each day and use it to accomplish something new and choose to see the joy in each moment.
In today's society, people feel pressure to choose a side or struggle with what to say. It's hard to determine where you fit in or who to trust. This is not a way to go through life. I help clients decipher what is important and refocus on those things that matter most. While we can't change the world overnight, we can help influence and change our environment and be a positive light to those we encounter. Life is a journey with ups and downs but it's up to us to embrace each day and use it to accomplish something new and choose to see the joy in each moment.
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244
We treat children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues, mood disorders, developmental and personality disorders. I work with parents to develop behavioral plans for their homes and families to supplement the therapy done with their children/adolescents in my office.
We treat children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues, mood disorders, developmental and personality disorders. I work with parents to develop behavioral plans for their homes and families to supplement the therapy done with their children/adolescents in my office.
Pamela Quekemeyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35216
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.