Female Therapists in Talladega, AL

Hi, My name is Stephanie Dates. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over thirty years of professional experience in the Healthcare industry. My career has afforded me the privilege to work with patients and clients from various backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and culturally diverse populations. Therefore, I have gained the ability to identify, assess, and implement goal-oriented interventions that address an array of issues and problems. Most specifically, clients or patients in need of assistance with signs and symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and hopeless? Are you struggling with depression, grief, and/or anxiety from life's daily stressors? If so, know that the relief you seek is obtainable. I have experience in helping those who have suffered from these issues find their inner strength. I enjoy helping people find their reason to keep going as they face the daily challenges of life. Through my own life transitions, such as loss of loved ones while being their caregiver, I grew to understand that change can be challenging to go through. I want to assist you as you face these challenges. You don’t have to do it alone!

The challenges and difficulties of life can cause a person to feel defeated, hurt, and overwhelmed. Having no one to understand the heartache, frustration, and worries is tiring. Sometimes the only way to get through life is to hide away in a safe space while struggling to make it through another day. That safe space has caused you to feel trapped and miserable in a dark place, wondering what your purpose for living is. You are tired of feeling judged and not heard when you have taken the risk to share your story with others. Instead, you just wish someone would stop and listen without judgement to your story and offer some hope.

The idea of counseling may seem threatening, but my purpose is to make counseling safe & worthwhile as I am invited into each client's life. I specialize in children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment disorders, high functioning autism, and behavioral problems. I like to offer understanding & knowledge to clients' psychological needs while additionally teaching life-long skills to strengthen mental health with a goal of alleviation or eradication of symptoms.

Are you feeling anxious and tired of the same old routine of worry? Is there something keeping you from being great and confident in yourself? Do you have goals that you would like to achieve but need assistance in taking the first step? Know that you are not alone.

Welcome! I am so glad you were navigated to our page. We believe Mental Health is just as important as physical health. We offer a various range of mental health services to the community. We offer services for entire family, individual, and couple therapy. We have extensive experience working with individuals as young as 3 years of age to adult.

Are you having difficulties in your marriage or dealing with family conflict. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, depression or dealing with trauma from your past. At some point in our lives we will experience emotional and psychological distress. YOU DON’T have to struggle alone. It is common for people to attempt to deal with stress on their own. People choose to do this because they don't understand the benefits of therapy. Therapy helps us understand why we act and respond in unhealthy ways. Therapy helps us get through difficult times and strengthen personal relationships. Therapy helps us process feelings and emotions.

Are you a busy teenager or professional struggling to balance the demands of your life? Are you a mother or father who would love to receive clinical support after you put the kids down for bed? There is hope! I have made it my personal mission to make quality clinical care convenient for you.