Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Hoover, AL

Let's face it - life can be tough! Maybe you're anxious, depressed, stressed, or just plain worn out from dealing with this fast-paced world. Is a piece of you crying out for change and feels like there has to be more to life than "this?" There is! By working together, we will ignite your strengths, uncover your authentic inner wisdom, and support you as you learn to embrace the amazing person you already are. I offer a safe space for you to untangle from the patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that leave you feeling drained. We will work together to deepen self-compassion, explore underlying issues, and ways to live your best life.

Deciding to come to therapy is a difficult first step to make in starting one's journey. Making changes to one's life can be a hard process, but I hope to walk alongside each client as we work together.

Welcome to Birmingham Therapy Services, LLC, a group private practice providing mental health therapeutic services to the greater Birmingham area. All our clinicians are licensed with specific areas of expertise and skills to best match the client’s needs. Each clinician offers a unique modality that addresses how past distressing or disturbing experiences reveal itself in the body; this includes targeting maladaptive beliefs about oneself, felt sense/body sensations, emotions, and images.

Sometimes life’s problems and dilemmas need to be addressed in counseling or they could possibly interfere with the opportunity for you to experience a happier, purposeful, balanced, and fulfilling life. I invite you to join me in a therapeutic relationship that facilitates understanding your thoughts and feelings. By utilizing this developing knowledge, together we can explore and resolve the conflicts in your life rather than feeling stuck. With genuine warmth, compassion, and understanding we can look at skills and tools that will help you feel less anxious or depressed.

Are you struggling with finding a sense of peace or balance in your everyday life? Are you finding that life is difficult to cope with right now with all of the demands that you have placed in your lap? Do you feel unheard, unseen, and just wish you had a place to sort through everything you have swimming around in your mind right now? Well, Represent Wellness is here to help.

It is my belief that you can reach your goal(s) if you chose to with the right mix of support and encouragement. I am here to help you get there. Call me, I look forward to working with you.

After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1996, Kris began his career working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He earned his Masters Degree in Counselor Education in 2001, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2008. Since then Kris has worked in Inpatient Psychiatric and Outpatient Settings. He has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) for children, the Gottman Method Level 2 for Couples Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

I believe that we're all born with enormous potential! That said, sometimes situations occur in our lives which directly or indirectly impact the pace at which we may reach that potential. When we're able to identify at what point we stopped being an author in our lives, we can go back, pick up the pen, and begin re-writing our stories. I regularly serve therapists, first responders, bariatric clients, individuals with perinatal struggles, couples/poly, and individuals struggling with stress/adjustments, anxiety/OCD, and/or depression. Therapists: I also offer supervision/consultation services and welcome a meeting to determine fit

Emotional pain can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed but I have great news! There is a path, a way out, for you to heal and experience peace and joy. You do not have to suffer anymore, white-knuckling it through most days, feeling hopeless and too broken to heal while wondering if your life will ever be fulfilling. I understand the dark nights of despair and how hard it is to reach out. So, I find you to be courageous, right here and now – taking a step to figure out if I can help. And the answer is ‘absolutely!’

Do you struggle with disordered eating or poor body image, addictive or impulsive behaviors, or distressing thoughts or emotions? Are you dealing with feelings of guilt, shame, or hurt that are interfering with your own health and wellbeing? Do you feel like there are significant barriers that are standing in the way of truly knowing and being yourself? It can be overwhelming to find yourself trapped in unhelpful or isolating patterns with no idea of how to make a change. If this sounds familiar, I would encourage you to reach out and schedule a therapy appointment today.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment built on trust and empathetic understanding. I pride myself on establishing a strong rapport, which I believe is the basis to a healthy therapeutic relationship. My theoretical approach is integrative, utilizing techniques from various theories, depending on your individualized needs. I would love to facilitate positive growth and change towards reaching your desired goals!