Couples Counseling Therapists in Huntsville, AL
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James Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, MFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801
I also have extensive training working with couples as well as a level one certification in Brainspotting.
Bob Ross, the famous landscape painter, used to say, “there are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” He felt that if you didn’t like the way a painting was turning out, to get curious about it, and receive the trial as an opportunity for growth as a painter. Likewise, I believe that each life is a canvas, filled with contradictory brush strokes from without and from within. Every one of us is tasked with molding those strokes into the beautiful story arc of our choosing. For some of us, the tension displayed on our unique canvas is too overwhelming to resolve on our own. That’s where I come in.
I also have extensive training working with couples as well as a level one certification in Brainspotting.
Bob Ross, the famous landscape painter, used to say, “there are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” He felt that if you didn’t like the way a painting was turning out, to get curious about it, and receive the trial as an opportunity for growth as a painter. Likewise, I believe that each life is a canvas, filled with contradictory brush strokes from without and from within. Every one of us is tasked with molding those strokes into the beautiful story arc of our choosing. For some of us, the tension displayed on our unique canvas is too overwhelming to resolve on our own. That’s where I come in.
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These include "Real Life Collections", a collection of 23 illustrated e-books on a broad range of psycho- relationship issues.
Your ability to heal and grow through therapy is not based on the type or severity of your problem but rather your commitment to evolving into your best self and your best life. Your healing and growth will unfold from our understanding of your life journey and a informed therapeutic approach to your personality and needs. I will provide you with an in depth Psychological evaluation which in turn will be the basis of your personalized therapy process. I will then put you in the hands of the highly trained, caring therapist who is best suited to your personality and needs.
These include "Real Life Collections", a collection of 23 illustrated e-books on a broad range of psycho- relationship issues.
Your ability to heal and grow through therapy is not based on the type or severity of your problem but rather your commitment to evolving into your best self and your best life. Your healing and growth will unfold from our understanding of your life journey and a informed therapeutic approach to your personality and needs. I will provide you with an in depth Psychological evaluation which in turn will be the basis of your personalized therapy process. I will then put you in the hands of the highly trained, caring therapist who is best suited to your personality and needs.
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Dr. Tara Hambrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801 (Online Only)
I am excited and ready to work with individuals, families, and couples in counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the counseling field. I graduated in 2021 with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, and in 2010 with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A and M University. I have professional experience with a wide range of clients including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adult populations. My professional background includes working extensively with children and adults with, Anger management, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Mood disorders, and LGBTQ populations.
I am excited and ready to work with individuals, families, and couples in counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the counseling field. I graduated in 2021 with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, and in 2010 with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A and M University. I have professional experience with a wide range of clients including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adult populations. My professional background includes working extensively with children and adults with, Anger management, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Mood disorders, and LGBTQ populations.
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Aspire Counseling & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35806
Are you having issues with communication with your spouse, partner or child? Have you been feeling overwhelmed understanding how to create and maintain intimacy in your relationships? Have you noticed a dysfunctional path of experiencing relationships that is similar to what you were exposed to as a child? We are intimacy-building specialists.
Are you having issues with communication with your spouse, partner or child? Have you been feeling overwhelmed understanding how to create and maintain intimacy in your relationships? Have you noticed a dysfunctional path of experiencing relationships that is similar to what you were exposed to as a child? We are intimacy-building specialists.
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Derrick Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35802 (Online Only)
Derrick is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience providing services to adolescents and adults. He believes that everyone has potential to recover and heal from whatever they've been through as long as they're willing to put in the work and trust in God. He wholeheartedly believes that there is nothing you've been through that you cannot overcome. By using a myriad of psychological strategies and concepts Derrick has helped many people recover, heal, and thrive. In addition to providing therapy, he has taught psychological courses and facilitated couples and men's conferences.
Derrick is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience providing services to adolescents and adults. He believes that everyone has potential to recover and heal from whatever they've been through as long as they're willing to put in the work and trust in God. He wholeheartedly believes that there is nothing you've been through that you cannot overcome. By using a myriad of psychological strategies and concepts Derrick has helped many people recover, heal, and thrive. In addition to providing therapy, he has taught psychological courses and facilitated couples and men's conferences.
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I've helped couples, families, individuals, military service members and veterans work through stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, depression, anxiety, and a list of other challenges.
I have committed myself to being a knowledgeable and competent professional equipped to help a wide spectrum of clients from all walks of life who may have an equally wide range of needs. I believe you are the expert of your story, and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you, cause you distress, or make you feel “stuck”. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities to fit your needs so my approach is very client-centered; what may work for one individual may not work for the next even if there are similar diagnosis or challenges. I welcome the opportunity to work with you!
I've helped couples, families, individuals, military service members and veterans work through stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, depression, anxiety, and a list of other challenges.
I have committed myself to being a knowledgeable and competent professional equipped to help a wide spectrum of clients from all walks of life who may have an equally wide range of needs. I believe you are the expert of your story, and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you, cause you distress, or make you feel “stuck”. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities to fit your needs so my approach is very client-centered; what may work for one individual may not work for the next even if there are similar diagnosis or challenges. I welcome the opportunity to work with you!
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Do you feel like your relationship has lost its spark? Does it seem that lately you disagree and can't seem to get on the same page? Has the lack of communication that you have been experiencing caused you to feel that you are unheard and less of a priority?
Do you feel like your relationship has lost its spark? Does it seem that lately you disagree and can't seem to get on the same page? Has the lack of communication that you have been experiencing caused you to feel that you are unheard and less of a priority?
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As a counselor, I value the importance of building a successful client-therapist relationship together.
Hello! My name is Julie Wilson and I am excited to be your counselor and guide you to become who you want to be. People seeking help with improving self-esteem, with relationships, and with regaining control may consider me as a counselor. People who struggle with trauma, whether from recent events or from childhood, can expect to work with me on overcoming this together. I help children, adolescents, and adults work through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other concerns that affect their relationships and self-esteem.
As a counselor, I value the importance of building a successful client-therapist relationship together.
Hello! My name is Julie Wilson and I am excited to be your counselor and guide you to become who you want to be. People seeking help with improving self-esteem, with relationships, and with regaining control may consider me as a counselor. People who struggle with trauma, whether from recent events or from childhood, can expect to work with me on overcoming this together. I help children, adolescents, and adults work through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other concerns that affect their relationships and self-esteem.
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I look forward to developing a relationship with you and your family.
Youth and adults who come to me often struggle with social-emotional and behavioral issues affecting academic progress, job functioning, peer/family relationships and self-image. These issues are often rooted in family conflict, identity confusion and trauma and can lead to more serious issues of anxiety and depression. As an interventionist, I will first help you resolve interpersonal conflicts and move outward to address family relational, social, academic, cultural and spiritual functioning.
I look forward to developing a relationship with you and your family.
Youth and adults who come to me often struggle with social-emotional and behavioral issues affecting academic progress, job functioning, peer/family relationships and self-image. These issues are often rooted in family conflict, identity confusion and trauma and can lead to more serious issues of anxiety and depression. As an interventionist, I will first help you resolve interpersonal conflicts and move outward to address family relational, social, academic, cultural and spiritual functioning.
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Have you recently had a big life change or lost a relationship or someone close to you? Are you trapped in a cycle of worry, shame, people pleasing, or exhaustion? My specialties include pre-marital and couples counseling, anxiety, depression, womens' issues, perfectionism, grief, relationship issues, self sabotage, trauma, boundaries, spirituality, and life-transitions for young adult women, adolescents, and couples. As a Christian, I offer faith-based counseling and believe that our minds, bodies, and souls are all interconnected and we can dive into correcting any negative beliefs with God's truth to find peace and wholeness.
Have you recently had a big life change or lost a relationship or someone close to you? Are you trapped in a cycle of worry, shame, people pleasing, or exhaustion? My specialties include pre-marital and couples counseling, anxiety, depression, womens' issues, perfectionism, grief, relationship issues, self sabotage, trauma, boundaries, spirituality, and life-transitions for young adult women, adolescents, and couples. As a Christian, I offer faith-based counseling and believe that our minds, bodies, and souls are all interconnected and we can dive into correcting any negative beliefs with God's truth to find peace and wholeness.
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Jed Murphree
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801
Waitlist for new clients
Working with couples, issues of intimacy, desire, and attachment are frequently the focus in sessions.
Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your relationship or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I can aid you to understand and manage what life has thrown at you and help you to find your way forward.
Working with couples, issues of intimacy, desire, and attachment are frequently the focus in sessions.
Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your relationship or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I can aid you to understand and manage what life has thrown at you and help you to find your way forward.
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Family Consult Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LGSW, MAC, MSWAC
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35816
Although I work well with clients across the broad spectrum of needs, I prefer working with couples who are experiencing marital, relationship and family difficulties. I also work with clients experiencing domestic violence, grief and PTSD. I come armed with 34 years of experience that allows me to help clients work on the ongoing development of the self including their internal strength; becoming less dependent on others for validation. I also work with an acute focus on intercultural difficulties.
Although I work well with clients across the broad spectrum of needs, I prefer working with couples who are experiencing marital, relationship and family difficulties. I also work with clients experiencing domestic violence, grief and PTSD. I come armed with 34 years of experience that allows me to help clients work on the ongoing development of the self including their internal strength; becoming less dependent on others for validation. I also work with an acute focus on intercultural difficulties.
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Christina Pannell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the importance of building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through the intricate journey of grief and navigating the challenges of complex trauma. My practice is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based approaches to foster healing and resilience. Whether you’re grappling with the long term effects of developmental trauma or the complicated experience of living with profound loss and adjustment, I provide a supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
I believe in the importance of building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through the intricate journey of grief and navigating the challenges of complex trauma. My practice is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based approaches to foster healing and resilience. Whether you’re grappling with the long term effects of developmental trauma or the complicated experience of living with profound loss and adjustment, I provide a supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
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Armstrong Therapeutic Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801
My passion is helping couples and individuals reach their interpersonal goals.
Are you having issues connecting with your partner? Do you feel like "roommates"? Lets talk about it. Life transition and acceptance of change within a relationship can cause uneasiness, provoking anxiety, and feelings of being lost within relationship. Unspoken expectations, resentment and lack of communication can cause conflict not only within relationship but also self. This can lead to self disappointment, which can cause more unmet goals and lead to long-term problems.
My passion is helping couples and individuals reach their interpersonal goals.
Are you having issues connecting with your partner? Do you feel like "roommates"? Lets talk about it. Life transition and acceptance of change within a relationship can cause uneasiness, provoking anxiety, and feelings of being lost within relationship. Unspoken expectations, resentment and lack of communication can cause conflict not only within relationship but also self. This can lead to self disappointment, which can cause more unmet goals and lead to long-term problems.
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Dr. Sharlaine Ortiz Good Doctor Behavioral Services Llc
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801 (Online Only)
Español arriba. You are the master of your life. It's time to reclaim it. My passion is to help those that have experienced stress, sadness, work, and school issues along problems in their relationship. The ultimate goal is to assist you with reaching your full potential along with providing tools that can promote goal attainment.
Español arriba. You are the master of your life. It's time to reclaim it. My passion is to help those that have experienced stress, sadness, work, and school issues along problems in their relationship. The ultimate goal is to assist you with reaching your full potential along with providing tools that can promote goal attainment.
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Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAC, CTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35805
I am honored to be your partner in this journey.
If you are someone who is searching for wholeness from the struggles of life, regardless of your appearance or your personal belief system, Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC welcomes you. Those struggles of life you are facing may include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other life issues. At Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC you will find a safe space to share your experiences, explore your emotions, and a judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self. All are welcome at Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC.
I am honored to be your partner in this journey.
If you are someone who is searching for wholeness from the struggles of life, regardless of your appearance or your personal belief system, Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC welcomes you. Those struggles of life you are facing may include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other life issues. At Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC you will find a safe space to share your experiences, explore your emotions, and a judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self. All are welcome at Sacred Serenity Counseling LLC.
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Jeffrey McClendon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801 (Online Only)
I seek to foster a positive, respectful, and empathetic relationship with you.
Are you grieving, troubled, or searching for purpose? I am here to help you. Therapy asks us to dig deeper, to find ourselves, to learn more about who we are so we can be at peace with ourselves. I am here to listen to you, to share my energy with you, and to work together with you. If you are grieving a loss, struggling to find your way, or working through a specific issue, you are not alone, and I am here to listen and help.
I seek to foster a positive, respectful, and empathetic relationship with you.
Are you grieving, troubled, or searching for purpose? I am here to help you. Therapy asks us to dig deeper, to find ourselves, to learn more about who we are so we can be at peace with ourselves. I am here to listen to you, to share my energy with you, and to work together with you. If you are grieving a loss, struggling to find your way, or working through a specific issue, you are not alone, and I am here to listen and help.
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Lifestyle Therapy & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35813 (Online Only)
Having trouble finding happiness in your marriage? With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in assisting couples through challenging situations. My focus is on enhancing women's mental well-being, enabling them to cultivate successful relationships. Count on me to provide honest insights and dedicated efforts to help you achieve a fulfilling and positive marriage. I tackle various issues like trauma and limiting beliefs that pose a threat to the bond between spouses. I also offer support for compulsive problems that could potentially jeopardize your marriage. I've witnessed marriages not only surviving infidelity but thriving.
Having trouble finding happiness in your marriage? With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in assisting couples through challenging situations. My focus is on enhancing women's mental well-being, enabling them to cultivate successful relationships. Count on me to provide honest insights and dedicated efforts to help you achieve a fulfilling and positive marriage. I tackle various issues like trauma and limiting beliefs that pose a threat to the bond between spouses. I also offer support for compulsive problems that could potentially jeopardize your marriage. I've witnessed marriages not only surviving infidelity but thriving.
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As a therapist practicing humanistic therapy with a focus on holistic well-being, my ideal client is someone who is seeking a supportive and empowering space to explore their inner self and navigate life's challenges. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or existential questions. My ideal client is motivated to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. They are open to exploring their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment.
As a therapist practicing humanistic therapy with a focus on holistic well-being, my ideal client is someone who is seeking a supportive and empowering space to explore their inner self and navigate life's challenges. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or existential questions. My ideal client is motivated to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. They are open to exploring their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment.
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Brandon Adair is a licensed professional counselor who earned his master’s in clinical psychology from Alabama A&M University in Normal, AL. He has over twenty years in the inpatient / counseling field with his key focuses being in the areas of marriage and family counseling, addiction, anxiety, depression, daily stressors, PTSD, developing coping strategies, and men’s issues. Brandon’s therapy approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, solution focused, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology. Brandon welcomes individual, couples, and families, including adolescents.
Brandon Adair is a licensed professional counselor who earned his master’s in clinical psychology from Alabama A&M University in Normal, AL. He has over twenty years in the inpatient / counseling field with his key focuses being in the areas of marriage and family counseling, addiction, anxiety, depression, daily stressors, PTSD, developing coping strategies, and men’s issues. Brandon’s therapy approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, solution focused, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology. Brandon welcomes individual, couples, and families, including adolescents.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.