Anxiety Therapists in Mountain Brook, AL
Michele Bender Bullock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFTA, MEd
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I bring curiosity and compassion to every session. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages from young adults to seniors as well as couples and families. I offer help with a range of issues such as trauma (PTSD), complex developmental trauma (CPTSD), sexual abuse recovery, adult attachment, marital therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, grief, divorce, intimate partner betrayal, depression and anxiety. Although I bring a variety clinical and creative approaches to therapy, I am a certified Clinical Trauma Therapist and an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist.
I bring curiosity and compassion to every session. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages from young adults to seniors as well as couples and families. I offer help with a range of issues such as trauma (PTSD), complex developmental trauma (CPTSD), sexual abuse recovery, adult attachment, marital therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, grief, divorce, intimate partner betrayal, depression and anxiety. Although I bring a variety clinical and creative approaches to therapy, I am a certified Clinical Trauma Therapist and an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist.
I can be helpful to folks with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, parenting difficulties, sexual concerns, and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. I understand the complex nature of these experiences and help individuals to improve their experiences in multiple areas of life. I have worked with persons who come from a wide expanse of socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
I can be helpful to folks with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, parenting difficulties, sexual concerns, and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. I understand the complex nature of these experiences and help individuals to improve their experiences in multiple areas of life. I have worked with persons who come from a wide expanse of socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
My specialties are adjustment issues; life stress; anger; anxiety; depression; family conflict; self esteem and confidence; grief and loss.
I enjoy working with clients to help identify their strengths, overcome obstacles and build their self-esteem. I work with clients to normalize their feelings and increase their self-awareness. I am passionate about removing the stigma from therapy and mental health treatment. I try to promote mindfulness when dealing with strong emotions and work to offer clients a safe and nonjudgmental place to share their feelings.
My specialties are adjustment issues; life stress; anger; anxiety; depression; family conflict; self esteem and confidence; grief and loss.
I enjoy working with clients to help identify their strengths, overcome obstacles and build their self-esteem. I work with clients to normalize their feelings and increase their self-awareness. I am passionate about removing the stigma from therapy and mental health treatment. I try to promote mindfulness when dealing with strong emotions and work to offer clients a safe and nonjudgmental place to share their feelings.
Kim Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I have years of experience helping people process and recover from anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions.
I work with people who are seeking relief from unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are disrupting their life and can lead to over-functioning on a daily basis to compensate. This over-compensating can leave you feeling anxious, empty, hopeless, and disconnected from yourself and others. If you would like to reclaim your energy and sense of control within, I can help.
I have years of experience helping people process and recover from anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions.
I work with people who are seeking relief from unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are disrupting their life and can lead to over-functioning on a daily basis to compensate. This over-compensating can leave you feeling anxious, empty, hopeless, and disconnected from yourself and others. If you would like to reclaim your energy and sense of control within, I can help.
Lucy Graves Hollis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I can also help with more specific concerns such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and the effects of trauma.
Counseling is much more than problem solving. It's an opportunity to acknowledge your strengths and build on them to help prepare for life's challenges, big and small. I believe that first and foremost, successful counseling is built on trust and connection. Many people who struggle are reluctant to reach out. If you are seeking help you've taken an important first step.
I can also help with more specific concerns such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and the effects of trauma.
Counseling is much more than problem solving. It's an opportunity to acknowledge your strengths and build on them to help prepare for life's challenges, big and small. I believe that first and foremost, successful counseling is built on trust and connection. Many people who struggle are reluctant to reach out. If you are seeking help you've taken an important first step.
Debby Shunnarah - Connect Counseling & Consulting
Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
You’re not alone! It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, stuck or not enough at different times during your life. While navigating young adulthood, career, relationships, marriage, parenting, trauma or loss, you may be looking to better manage your stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism or insomnia. With evidence based therapy, you can develop effective coping skills, improve communication, and deepen your relationships.
You’re not alone! It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, stuck or not enough at different times during your life. While navigating young adulthood, career, relationships, marriage, parenting, trauma or loss, you may be looking to better manage your stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism or insomnia. With evidence based therapy, you can develop effective coping skills, improve communication, and deepen your relationships.
Kylie Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC, CLC, RYT
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223 (Online Only)
Let's face it - life can be tough! Maybe you're anxious, depressed, stressed, or just plain worn out from dealing with this wild 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.
Let's face it - life can be tough! Maybe you're anxious, depressed, stressed, or just plain worn out from dealing with this wild 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.
Lisa Keane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFC, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Everyone has a story to tell and everyone needs to learn how to know and tell their story more fully. Do you want to know how to tell your story more fully? Does your story cause you to feel anxious? Are you struggling to make sense of life? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? As Maya Angelou says “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. I would love to work with you.
Everyone has a story to tell and everyone needs to learn how to know and tell their story more fully. Do you want to know how to tell your story more fully? Does your story cause you to feel anxious? Are you struggling to make sense of life? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? As Maya Angelou says “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. I would love to work with you.
Is your life filled with stress and worries? Are you struggling with past or recent hurts? Does it feel like you are failing in relationships or parenting? Life can feel overwhelming for all of us at times. Sometimes we are worried about seeking help or don't know where to start. Therapy is a step toward healing and hope for change.
Is your life filled with stress and worries? Are you struggling with past or recent hurts? Does it feel like you are failing in relationships or parenting? Life can feel overwhelming for all of us at times. Sometimes we are worried about seeking help or don't know where to start. Therapy is a step toward healing and hope for change.
I work with individuals who want to talk to someone in a safe, confidential, encouraging setting. I see adults, adolescents, and couples working through a wide range of issues. Specifically, I see individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive issues, pain management, or weight management. A lot of my clients are dealing with life transitions and many are needing to make major life decisions. I also work with those who have typical life stressors in work, school, or home and find it extremely helpful to use therapy as a way to maintain positive mental health.
I work with individuals who want to talk to someone in a safe, confidential, encouraging setting. I see adults, adolescents, and couples working through a wide range of issues. Specifically, I see individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive issues, pain management, or weight management. A lot of my clients are dealing with life transitions and many are needing to make major life decisions. I also work with those who have typical life stressors in work, school, or home and find it extremely helpful to use therapy as a way to maintain positive mental health.
Donda Goodson - Still Waters Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Donda. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience. I have experience with many issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, individuals struggling to maintain sobriety, and parents doing their best to parent but finding themselves struggling and feeling frustrated. Over the years, I have witnessed that, regardless of the issue, good therapy works and that there is always hope for healing.
Hi, I’m Donda. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience. I have experience with many issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, individuals struggling to maintain sobriety, and parents doing their best to parent but finding themselves struggling and feeling frustrated. Over the years, I have witnessed that, regardless of the issue, good therapy works and that there is always hope for healing.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Topics have ranged from anger management, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, parenting, self-esteem, bullying, along with peer relationships, dating, and marriage.
Are you stressed, anxious, grieving, or simply in need of a confidant that is professionally equipped with the tools to help you navigate the highs and lows of life? Our world is ever-changing and I would love to accompany you on your mental wellness journey! Everyday, we are faced with situations and challenges that require us to consider seeking advice or assistance from others. Just as we are advised to seek periodic care from physicians to maintain optimum physical health, scheduling an appointment to assess our mental health should also be prioritized.
Topics have ranged from anger management, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, parenting, self-esteem, bullying, along with peer relationships, dating, and marriage.
Are you stressed, anxious, grieving, or simply in need of a confidant that is professionally equipped with the tools to help you navigate the highs and lows of life? Our world is ever-changing and I would love to accompany you on your mental wellness journey! Everyday, we are faced with situations and challenges that require us to consider seeking advice or assistance from others. Just as we are advised to seek periodic care from physicians to maintain optimum physical health, scheduling an appointment to assess our mental health should also be prioritized.
Amy Hutto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223 (Online Only)
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, families and teens who are seeking to find relief from depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma, grief, relational conflicts and emotional distress.
Life can be hard, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Every season of life brings with it a mixture of joy and pain as well as unique challenges and uncharted emotions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unequipped or just in need of support and acceptance in a non-judgmental environment, you have come to the right place. I believe a safe and comfortable therapy environment in which you feel understood, respected and valued provides the best place for you to receive objective feedback to move toward growth. My counseling style is engaging, warm and client-focused with an approach that combines CBT and solution-focused therapy.
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, families and teens who are seeking to find relief from depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma, grief, relational conflicts and emotional distress.
Life can be hard, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Every season of life brings with it a mixture of joy and pain as well as unique challenges and uncharted emotions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unequipped or just in need of support and acceptance in a non-judgmental environment, you have come to the right place. I believe a safe and comfortable therapy environment in which you feel understood, respected and valued provides the best place for you to receive objective feedback to move toward growth. My counseling style is engaging, warm and client-focused with an approach that combines CBT and solution-focused therapy.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, sadness, school issues, social anxiety, low self-esteem, or any other challenges, you've come to the right place. I am a dedicated Child Therapist specializing in working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, to navigate the complex journey of growing up. For me, therapy is a safe and nurturing space where young minds can explore their emotions, cultivate coping skills, and build resilience.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, sadness, school issues, social anxiety, low self-esteem, or any other challenges, you've come to the right place. I am a dedicated Child Therapist specializing in working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, to navigate the complex journey of growing up. For me, therapy is a safe and nurturing space where young minds can explore their emotions, cultivate coping skills, and build resilience.
I have a passion for women's and perinatal mental health and navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility with clients, as well as perimenopause and menopause. I also have experience working with those dealing with substance abuse, trauma, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, relational issues, compromised self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and negative self-talk. I work with adults, couples, and teens!
I have a passion for women's and perinatal mental health and navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility with clients, as well as perimenopause and menopause. I also have experience working with those dealing with substance abuse, trauma, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, relational issues, compromised self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and negative self-talk. I work with adults, couples, and teens!
Melissa Stillman Counseling
Counselor, LCP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35213 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice, where compassion and understanding are at the heart of our work together. With over 12 years of experience, I specialize in providing a safe space for adults facing personal and societal challenges. Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or significant life transitions, I am here to support you on your journey.
Welcome to my practice, where compassion and understanding are at the heart of our work together. With over 12 years of experience, I specialize in providing a safe space for adults facing personal and societal challenges. Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or significant life transitions, I am here to support you on your journey.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or feeling stuck in life, yet they are open-minded and motivated for personal growth. They seek relief from their emotional difficulties and desire to lead a more fulfilling life. They want to understand themselves better, learn coping strategies, and build resilience to navigate life's challenges. Ultimately, they aspire to cultivate greater happiness, fulfillment, and purpose in their lives.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or feeling stuck in life, yet they are open-minded and motivated for personal growth. They seek relief from their emotional difficulties and desire to lead a more fulfilling life. They want to understand themselves better, learn coping strategies, and build resilience to navigate life's challenges. Ultimately, they aspire to cultivate greater happiness, fulfillment, and purpose in their lives.
I am the first person in Tuscaloosa to offer MCN Neurofeedback as well as EMDR, a phenomenal modality used to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Down To Earth Counseling is a professional and caring environment for all who need help getting through life that can be painful and confusing. Greg has extensive training and experience working with anxiety, trauma, and family and relational challenges. He works with diverse populations, including victims of rape, incest, and combat -related PTSD. He works with issues including depression, fears/phobias, religious beliefs, and anger/unforgiveness. He offers premarital therapy, and works with couples in crisis. Finally, Greg walks through life with many "plain old people with plain old problems."
I am the first person in Tuscaloosa to offer MCN Neurofeedback as well as EMDR, a phenomenal modality used to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Down To Earth Counseling is a professional and caring environment for all who need help getting through life that can be painful and confusing. Greg has extensive training and experience working with anxiety, trauma, and family and relational challenges. He works with diverse populations, including victims of rape, incest, and combat -related PTSD. He works with issues including depression, fears/phobias, religious beliefs, and anger/unforgiveness. He offers premarital therapy, and works with couples in crisis. Finally, Greg walks through life with many "plain old people with plain old problems."
Rebekah Laws
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in EMDR for the resolution of trauma and am an IASIS Certified Provider of Micro Current Neurofeedback, which has been shown to bring about significant improvements in symptoms of anxiety, depression and mild brain injury; I am also trained in Gottman Method Level I couples therapy and SYMBIS marriage assessment; .
Layers of grief, complicated family history, a genetic predisposition to mental illness, a traumatic experience, stressful changes -- or a combination of these things -- can be very difficult to manage or recover from by yourself. A seemingly unendurable situation or relationship can be overwhelming without support. If you've done all you know to do and you're still feeling stuck, I can help. I'd like to partner with you to find the clarity, wisdom, strength, comfort and supports you need to feel better about yourself and your relationships -- and to enjoy your life more.
I have training in EMDR for the resolution of trauma and am an IASIS Certified Provider of Micro Current Neurofeedback, which has been shown to bring about significant improvements in symptoms of anxiety, depression and mild brain injury; I am also trained in Gottman Method Level I couples therapy and SYMBIS marriage assessment; .
Layers of grief, complicated family history, a genetic predisposition to mental illness, a traumatic experience, stressful changes -- or a combination of these things -- can be very difficult to manage or recover from by yourself. A seemingly unendurable situation or relationship can be overwhelming without support. If you've done all you know to do and you're still feeling stuck, I can help. I'd like to partner with you to find the clarity, wisdom, strength, comfort and supports you need to feel better about yourself and your relationships -- and to enjoy your life more.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.