Female Therapists in Mobile, AL

“To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.” Stephen R. Covey’s words summarize the basis of my work as a therapist—helping others to change their perceptions. I strive to assist individuals and families gain a renewed perspective and work towards overcoming trauma and/or conflict in their lives.

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.

Seeking a therapist is a great first step to getting the assistance and support you deserve. Thank you for starting this journey. I will listen to your concerns, provide real world feedback and walk alongside you, guiding you through difficulties you may face. My clinical training, experience, and wisdom creates a space for people to develop into confident, balanced individuals. I do therapy because I want to make a safe space for growth. I am thrilled to get the opportunity to help you reach your happy, fulfilled self.

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.

Life is hard. It can be beautiful and wonderful, and sometimes very hard. It is my passion to walk alongside people as they learn to navigate life’s challenges. If that looks like processing trauma, life changes, anxiety, relationship issues, or a combination of challenges, my goals are your goals. In my office I advocate for restored hope, even through dark deep emotions. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space to work through difficult emotional experiences. You are not alone in life’s journey, and it is my hope to help you discover your strengths so you can experience freedom from painful experiences.

Finding the right counselor is important for your needs. I offer a positive, solution-focused approach, deeply caring about my clients' success. With extensive training in relationship dynamics, trauma, and mood regulation, I help clients thrive in their personal life through realistic steps. My first goal is creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals feel understood, validated, and empowered to explore their emotions and experiences.

My sole purpose as a counselor is to help people. If you are dissatisfied with how things are going in your life, I am here to help you determine steps you can take to change that. I typically take a solution-focused approach to therapy, which is collaborative, practical, and goal-driven. YOU are the most important part of our relationship and, together, we will develop a plan that best helps you reach your goals. You can expect me to be honest, supportive, accepting, and thought provoking. You can also expect me to actively listen to you and provide feedback.

Every story is unique, but one thing we share is a need for help. Asking for help may be the hardest part, but this crossroad is where change can happen. This belief is why I am passionate for people who find themselves in a fog, a downward spiral, holding deep wounds, at their wits end, or hiding behind shame. My goal is to provide a gracious place to process, build awareness, and offer a redemptive reframe that sheds light on all of life. Together, we will set healthy goals that will not only equip you, but offers restoration and hope. I particularly enjoy coming alongside parents, couples, families, women, teens, and children.

Hi, I’m a licensed therapist committed to working with individuals, couples, and families. My work focuses on treating those affected by anxiety, trauma, addiction, and day-to-day stressors. Additionally, I hold great interest in treating children with emotional or behavioral issues, adults struggling with life transitions, substance abuse, and Marital compromise. I believe in taking a holistic yet solution-focused systemic approach in therapy. Everyone is unique and powerful in their own way, and we all have the ability to manifest a new path.

Every person has an inherent need to feel seen, heard, and understood. When these critical needs aren't met, it's common for coping mechanisms that are both ineffective and self-destructive to take shape, which can then lead to feelings of frustration, isolation, and a sense of being "stuck." Whether your negative feelings manifest themselves as anxiety, depression, impulsive behaviors, addiction, or the inability to connect with others, navigating these struggles alone can be overwhelming. No matter how helpless you may feel, it's important to know that you're not alone. Finding healing and freedom is possible!

As a therapist I desire to help people move from a life of pain and suffering to a life that is happy, healthy and fulfilling. Helping people increase their self-awareness, gain insight into their behaviors, thoughts, feelings and responses; and receiving the tools to help them face and move through life effectively. As a therapist I strive to enhance my clients flexibility in regards to making adjustments as they move through life. After all, the only way out of a challenge is to get through it.

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.

Let me help you leave shame behind and communicate in a nonjudgmental way to find what works for you when dealing with daily stressors, PTSD, family, anxiety, depression, addictions, past relationships, or all of the above. Your thoughts are valid and your problems are not too big (or too small). Reach out today for an introduction session, and we can discuss flexible timing, your needs and preferences, and how finding the right therapist can make a difference in your outlook on life.

Being a therapist and helping others is my passion. I love working with all ages. At the LifeVesting Group we strive to help anyone we can; from all walks of life. We see individuals, families, & children; using Play Therapy & Sand Therapy for children. We have 3 licensed therapist in our Mobile office; we are able to help a wide variety of individuals. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Animal Assisted Play Therapist, with a MS in Marriage & Family. I use Family Systems, Direct Solution, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eclectic, and Child Centered Play Therapy approaches.

Are you an individual looking to take your mental health care to the next level? Are you an individual struggling with anxiety, depression, phase of life problems, childhood and/or adult trauma? Prioritizing your mental health is the best self-care you can give yourself. You do not have to battle them on your own. I deeply understand the mind-body connection and how it affects overall wellness. I have a unique ability to listen and understand the needs of clients and create personalized plans that cater to their individual needs. I'm equipped with the latest tools and techniques to help clients reach their goals.

"You are strong enough to face it all, even if it doesn't feel like it right now" . This quote speaks quite loudly to me because upon reflection, I find that Life has a way of interfering when I am busy doing something else. I have spent the better part of 25 years learning who I am and have willingly and sometimes unwillingly faced harsh realities I would not chose for anyone, much less myself. One of the most important things that has proven to be true for me, is that if I can find meaning in events that shattered my world or at the very least, shook it up, then my understanding and insight increased and I could find peace.

I believe the biggest part of my job is to provide a safe space for you to share about yourself and what you’re experiencing. I provide psychotherapy without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity while making you feel heard and understood. From there we can work on ways for you to improve your coping in whatever it is you’re going through.

I've been serving this community as a fully certified EMDR trauma therapist for over 13 years, and I am here to help you grow, heal, and change. I like to understand your story and life experiences that have led you to the place you are in at this moment, so that we can unroot some belief systems that have held you back from your full potential. A new perspective and understanding can change everything. EMDR is an amazing therapy to help you overcome. Due to my training and experience, there is little that would surprise me. I offer a nonjudgemental atmosphere that will offer you tools and insight to promote change in your life.

Why try therapy? Because you deserve it. You deserve to be listened to, to be understood and not told to "just snap out of it". You deserve to take care of yourself, to feel good about yourself and to believe that you matter. You deserve to learn ways to manage and deal with depression, anxiety, the past, addictive behaviors, negative self-talk, feelings of worthlessness, and/or overwhelming life issues so that they do not dominate and control your life.