In Person Therapists in Muscle Shoals, AL

My practice encompasses a variety of client needs. I work people of all ages through individual, couples, and family counseling. I have worked with teenagers for 16 years in different settings, including teaching, ministry, and counseling. I have also worked in counseling with children.

Do you find yourself struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, fear, anger, or insecurity? I aspire to bring joy and peace back to the wonderful people I get to work with on a daily basis. I loved working in the school setting as an elementary school teacher as well as a K-12 guidance counselor, and now bring this experience to my private practice. I especially enjoy working with children, teens, and women. Counseling with me will not be scary. I would love to help you discover your best self and eliminate what is holding you back!

Feeling stuck and can't find a way to move forward? Feeling overwhelmed with little hope that things can change? I am careful to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space. I enjoy working with older teens and adults through the life span. Together we will use evidenced based practices to help you create a more fulfilling life. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with grief and loss, chronic illness, anxiety, life adjustments and depression.

How can I help you? Ask yourself things like “am I feeling stuck?”, “is trauma interfering with my relationships, work, or general well-being?”, “how often am I excited to wake in the morning?”, and “do I want more personal growth and healing?”.

You took the first step to healing. If life has not turned out the way you wanted/intended or maybe a personal loss has affected you; let's talk about how to control what we can, improve mood/attitude, and deal with trauma.

Feeling isolated or hopeless? Unable to feel "in control"? I am here to help with compassion and empathy. I have 18 years of experience working with adults, first responders, the elderly, teens and the special needs population who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, issues stemming from divorce and grief/loss who may be suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety or complicated grief. I was a member of the trauma team at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, CA for 7 years, worked at Rady Children's hospital for 5 years and S.D. Hospice. I am an EMDR Certified therapist and licensed in AL, AZ, CA, and FL.

Greetings, I'm Courtney McKinnon, & I'm more than just a therapist - I'm your partner on the journey to healing & growth. Under the supervision of Sarah Cabler LPC-S. My therapeutic philosophy revolves around empowerment, resilience, & compassion. Holding a bachelors degree from the U of Alabama and a masters degree from the University of North Alabama I have gained a strong foundation in psychology & Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Amy assists clients with navigating issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, and grief. Amy assists adult individuals and couples who are struggling to find balance and improvement in their daily lives and relationships. Leading with compassion and wisdom, Amy will assist you with identifying your strengths, identification and completion of goals, and improving your current perspective of your life, while working to mitigate and/or eliminate the effect of current stressors in your life.

Removing obstacles to help you feel more balanced and stable.

Seeking therapy can help in dealing/coping with the problems life may bestow on you. As a counselor, my goal is to assist you in finding your strengths to overcome obstacles that may be interfering with achieving your life goals. Whether it's coping with recent changes or past traumas, therapy can be a beneficial tool in assisting you in becoming the healthiest version of you.

The struggles of life and difficult situations that we face can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and maybe even hopeless, not sure what to do next. I personally believe that we all can experience hope and live balanced lives with quality and purpose, regardless of circumstances. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental, and an understanding environment to talk about your difficult situation or long-term struggles. My professional training and experience will be used to provide you with research based therapeutic approaches tailored to assist you with achieving meaningful and lasting change.

Life's difficulties are inviting you to re-invent yourself. Choosing to take part in counseling is making the conscious decision that you want to make some changes and you want life to be better. Would you like to feel heard and understood? How about being interested in learning ways to help you manage problems, cope with anxiety, or get ahead of depression? I want to help you understand how old ways of thinking and acting may be keeping you from getting what you would like out of life.

Sometimes life throws us a curve ball, but it is what you choose to do with the ball that makes a difference in your future. We are here to help you deal with those curve balls by making choices that impact your life for positive change, growth, and development. Plan to make the first step toward becoming mentally healthy. I am here to help.

If you need coping skills for when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain, let's talk. Whether it's a specific situation (new baby, relationship problems, grief) or just a general feeling of unhappiness, we're experts at helping you create a plan for feeling more like yourself. Past clients have commented that they feel comforted and heard in our office, that we help them see things they never realized before, and that visiting our place is even like going on vacation! We don't label you... we listen and customize your therapy to who you are. We'll help you move towards your healthy future.

My passion is to seek out training in techniques that can help heal the mind, body and spirit. With decades of experiences learning the best techniques available, I am now certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in Brain Spotting with advanced training in both modalities to treat trauma, anxiety, and depression. An individualized plan, using the best techniques for you will be applied. EMDR and Brain Spotting are research based. Both techniques have the potential to heal the brain and body from post traumatic stress. Most clients say, "I don't understand how this works, but I know I feel better!"

Tired of having the same old argument in your marriage? Do you feel trapped in a marriage that seems to be going nowhere? Are you the only one in the marriage who wants marriage counseling? Are you depressed? Is there someone in your family who needs anger management? Has anyone in your family struggled with alcohol or drugs? You are probably wondering how will I ever choose a therapist. I congratulate you on being diligent in trying to find a counselor. You need someone who understands you and that you feel comfortable with.

From 1994-2017 I had a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor . After retiring from that job, I began practicing as a Life Coach, which I do now via the internet as well as in person. My clients often feel stuck & need encouragement to identify the issues keeping them from moving forward. We then work together to formulate an Action plan. My job is to keep my client focused on following & completing that plan while enjoying the progress. I offer hope and support while clients work through troubling issues.

Are you feeling stuck in your circumstances and need help finding the way forward? This might be the opportunity you have been looking for to overcome these challenges. Over the years I have worked to provide a safe, confidential place for clients to talk through the things they are dealing with. You don't have to take this journey alone. I would be honored to work with you to develop skills to reach your goals. With 14 years of experience in mental health and substance use services, I focus on working with adolescents, adults, and families, and I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and women's issues.

It's time... Congratulations on taking this first step on your recovery journey. It's time to focus on you.