Family Therapy in Mobile, AL

People from all walks of life facing life's challenges with a sense of urgency, seek support to find healing, happiness, and harmony. Especially when dealing with pressing issues like children's well-being, adoption, addiction, family conflicts, mood disorders, or autism-related concerns, they're looking to rediscover peace of mind and build resilience swiftly. I specialize in role play and behavioral rehearsal, structured problem solving, supportive reflection and interpersonal resolutions. I make it a priority to call or text you back when you reach out to me while we work on issues.

Do you ever feel life is beating you down? Are you experiencing a change in life? Do you feel broken, stressed or exhausted? I named my practice Restore because I believe that counseling can offer you the opportunity to bring back the feeling of wholeness you may have once felt in life. I believe in the importance and beauty of life. When life changes it can be an opportunity for you to gain new skills to deal with your emotions. Just like you would see a doctor or set exercise goals, your emotional health is just as important to your overall health. I can work with you to help you bring new beauty out of the struggles of life.

As a mom of twins, I know how challenging parenting can be. Social media influences, self harm behaviors, impulse control, anger management, bullying and low self worth are just a few of the issues adolescents and their families must navigate. Better relationships within the family unit are possible. Seeing your child smile again is possible. Laughing with your children again is possible. Your adolescent making good choices again is possible. It just requires, change. Start Over, Start Now. Let today be your Day 1.

I received my bachelor degree in Psychology at the University of Mobile. I also have a Masters of Science degree in Community Counseling from the University of South Alabama.I have experience working with substance abuse, personality disorders, in children and adolescents, adults of all ages with depression and anxiety. I also do anger management, stress reduction therapy, family therapy, marriage counseling, group, and individual therapy.

Jennifer's therapeutic work focuses on the areas of depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, grief, marriage and family, cognitive behavioral therapy, and play therapy. She particularly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

I am a positive psychology practitioner. I help my clients to identify their underlying problems, but then assist them to know and embrace their personal character strengths in order to grow in resiliency. I help each of my clients to discover his/her best version of self through this strengths faith based perspective.

When people have experienced trauma, losses, stressors, and difficulties in relationships, they sometimes struggle to find hope. When relationships with friends, children & family are confusing and challenging, many feel isolated. You may judge yourself harshly instead of practicing self-compassion, leading to feelings of low self-esteem. In addition to meeting the needs of people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and family conflict, members of the adoption triad will find a safe space here to explore their story and prepare to meet the unique needs that encompass adoption.

If you can imagine it you can have it. We all need assistance at some point in life. My main goal is to assist my clients with living the life that they live in their dreams.

Many of us wake up every day with feelings of the unknown- not knowing how we feel, what led us down this road, wondering how to deal with it and if we will be judged. We put on FACE daily to hide the depression, anxiety, loneliness and bottled up pain that we feel just so, we do not have to answer the uncomfortable question of, “What’s wrong”. Not realizing that not being honest with ourselves is making our emotional and psychological state worse. Faces Therapeutic and wellness was designed to assist you with peeling away your many faces so that complete emotional and psychological healing can take place.

Accepting NEW clients — Life is challenging with its many twists and turns which make it difficult to overcome adversities. I am here to help you overcome those difficulties and obstacles that occur in day to day living. I believe that with compassion and empathy I can help you achieve your goals. It can feel overwhelming and lonely when going through difficult times, but I am here to tell you that you are not alone. I will be there throughout your journey of self-exploration, achievements, and resolution of goals.

Accepting New Clients* We all deserve to be happy and be whole. Unfortunately, there are aspects of life, which encompasses our ways of being and thinking, that influence our capacity to find wholeness and reach goals. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Anna Barksdale, LPC., Supervising Counselor.”. I accomplished my academic achievements, by attending Talladega College and Jacksonville State University.

My name is LaWana Kennedy. I am a Professional Counselor and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider licensed in the state of Alabama. I am endorsed by First 5 Alabama as an Early Childhood Mental Health Family Specialist. I have over 20 years in the Behavioral Health Field -specifically working with children and families who have experienced trauma from neglect, and sexual and physical abuse. I also have experience working with the adult substance use population in an outpatient setting. My goal is to help you utilize the strengths you already have to navigate through the obstacles and stressors of life.

If you are struggling with a mental health issue or simply have a problem to discuss, you do not have to walk through it alone any longer. It is my passion to lead you to a brighter vision for yourself. I approach counseling from a Holistic and Biblical perspective that addresses the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Counseling should not be a one-size fits all approach. I believe treatment should be tailored to fit your individualized needs and be as unique as you are. I am a licensed, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and the owner of Bright Side Family Counseling, LLC.

Sometimes life is just tough...and we can't see through the fog and darkness. We lose our way, or something bumps us off our path. Sometimes we need a new direction so we can be all that God created us to be. We might need to change our behavior...and more importantly change our thinking. Pain has been a part of all our lives. How we deal with pain will determine much of our future.

The ability to help others is of great importance to me. It is my objective to create a safe, warm, and inviting atmosphere for clients. While trained in a variety of theories, I seek to adapt my skills to meet the needs of my clients. Although my counseling background and specialties are with children and families, I value working with anyone because I believe we are brought to each other for a reason. I work with individuals, families, and children and utilize play and sand therapy in treatment.

As a Clinical Therapist my primary goal is to assist you in exploring and understanding the issues causing stress in your life. To help you explore choices and how you want to address the issues. My next goal is to assist you to move forward or learn to live affectively with the issues in a positive, healthy manner. It is not my job to solve or tell you what you need to do with your life. I ask questions to develop understanding of you and your issue. I make suggestions based on past experience with understanding of the issues presented. My responsibility is to respect the choices you want to make.

In today’s world, children and adolescents face a number of difficult challenges, including peer pressure, low self-esteem, bullying, stress from home and school, anxiety and depression. If you’re looking through these sites, it means that you or a family member are feeling overwhelmed and could use some support. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, using a flexible and collaborative approach to personalize treatment for every individual.

If you’re in a narcissistic or toxic relationship, or you’re needing to heal from one, I can help. I specialize in helping victims of narcissists. I believe you are stronger than you’ve allowed yourself to believe. The fact that you’re here proves you are strong enough to start. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, family relationships, work issues, stress management, anger problems, or you’re not even sure what’s truly feeling off, together we can figure it out! The first step is often the hardest, and you’ve taken it! Let’s take the next step and find your own voice again!

ALL of us (Especially Todays Veterans) have had Experiences or been in Circumstances that can cause over-whelming Emotional Problems: Nightmares, Feelings of Impending Doom, Intense Nervousness and Depression which can leave us feeling out of control... Counseling is a good first step to begin to heal. I offer Assessment and Counseling to address: Personal - Family - Marital 'Life's' Issues and 'Veteran's' Issues (Primarily those that resulted in 'PTSD.'). I will help and encourage you in telling your 'story'. 'Living in-to the events' that caused your distress is essential for you to be able to move on.