Female Therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL

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Tori Cranford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Are you feeling stuck in your own journey, or your child's journey? My goal as a therapist is to help you or your loved one feel comfortable diving into the hard things in life. My perspective works to combine behavioral changes with raising awareness of our inner experiences.
Are you feeling stuck in your own journey, or your child's journey? My goal as a therapist is to help you or your loved one feel comfortable diving into the hard things in life. My perspective works to combine behavioral changes with raising awareness of our inner experiences.
(256) 877-0914 View (256) 877-0914
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Bailey Yancey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , PIP
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
I am particularly interested in health care for women and perinatal mental health.
When we can accept the past, we no longer have the need for a different present. (Douglas Abrams, The Book of Joy). I have worked in mental health for over the past 15 years. My experience has been diverse and has brought to the place that I am now. I use a Client centered approach and believe in individualizing therapy for each of my Clients. One size does not fit all in the world of therapy. I view therapy as a form of self care and preventative health care. I try to change the perspective of mental health treatment and therapy and often work with Clients that are entering therapy for the first time.
I am particularly interested in health care for women and perinatal mental health.
When we can accept the past, we no longer have the need for a different present. (Douglas Abrams, The Book of Joy). I have worked in mental health for over the past 15 years. My experience has been diverse and has brought to the place that I am now. I use a Client centered approach and believe in individualizing therapy for each of my Clients. One size does not fit all in the world of therapy. I view therapy as a form of self care and preventative health care. I try to change the perspective of mental health treatment and therapy and often work with Clients that are entering therapy for the first time.
(205) 973-6073 View (205) 973-6073
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LaTesha Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
No two people or situations are exactly the same. I use active listening skills as you express your reality, so that we can work towards a positive change in your situation. I enjoy and continue to work with a diverse clientele. Providing services to adult and adolescent individuals who may be dealing with depression, boundary setting, bullying, self-esteem, peer pressure, gender identity or other environmental concerns that may unsettle daily life.
No two people or situations are exactly the same. I use active listening skills as you express your reality, so that we can work towards a positive change in your situation. I enjoy and continue to work with a diverse clientele. Providing services to adult and adolescent individuals who may be dealing with depression, boundary setting, bullying, self-esteem, peer pressure, gender identity or other environmental concerns that may unsettle daily life.
(205) 894-6501 View (205) 894-6501
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Kellie Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I bring years of experience working with many populations. I believe in the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss the challenges and struggles affecting their lives. With dedication, I strive to support individuals as they navigate life's obstacles, empowering them to achieve their personal goals.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I bring years of experience working with many populations. I believe in the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss the challenges and struggles affecting their lives. With dedication, I strive to support individuals as they navigate life's obstacles, empowering them to achieve their personal goals.
(659) 220-5683 View (659) 220-5683
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Jade Witt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Looking for a personal, laid back approach in a relaxing and supportive environment? Whether it is talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, creative therapy, relational therapy, etc. my goal is to help you reach your goals. Over the past twenty years, my focus has stretched beyond age and issue, and I love working with teenagers and adults.
Looking for a personal, laid back approach in a relaxing and supportive environment? Whether it is talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, creative therapy, relational therapy, etc. my goal is to help you reach your goals. Over the past twenty years, my focus has stretched beyond age and issue, and I love working with teenagers and adults.
(205) 386-2696 View (205) 386-2696
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Dr. Luciana C. Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
The single most important factor predicting a successful outcome in therapy is the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. As you look for a therapist, keep in mind: feeling like that person gets you is the priority. I am licensed in Alabama and Tennessee and have over 20 years of experience with a wide range of mental health settings and concerns. I use a systemic (relational) framework to help people balance individuality and togetherness, to better communicate their needs while listening to the needs of others, and to establish a clear sense of who they are.
The single most important factor predicting a successful outcome in therapy is the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. As you look for a therapist, keep in mind: feeling like that person gets you is the priority. I am licensed in Alabama and Tennessee and have over 20 years of experience with a wide range of mental health settings and concerns. I use a systemic (relational) framework to help people balance individuality and togetherness, to better communicate their needs while listening to the needs of others, and to establish a clear sense of who they are.
(205) 964-5629 View (205) 964-5629
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Kerri Malone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
My mission is to support you on your journey towards healing, personal growth, and resilience. Together, we will work towards your goals, fostering lasting positive change in your life. My focus areas include: helping individuals navigate shifts in relationships, fostering healthier connections, and enhancing communication; assisting clients in processing changes or loss, finding meaning, and rebuilding their lives; conceptualizing the complexities of life, from exploration through adaptation and success.
My mission is to support you on your journey towards healing, personal growth, and resilience. Together, we will work towards your goals, fostering lasting positive change in your life. My focus areas include: helping individuals navigate shifts in relationships, fostering healthier connections, and enhancing communication; assisting clients in processing changes or loss, finding meaning, and rebuilding their lives; conceptualizing the complexities of life, from exploration through adaptation and success.
(205) 984-3069 View (205) 984-3069
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Cori C Ray
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
I work with children, adolescence and adults in individual or family counseling. My desire is to give each client a safe place to call his / her own. A space free of judgment that fosters growth and empowerment. My goal is equip each client with the tools needed to navigate life’s journey leading to freedom and wholeness.
I work with children, adolescence and adults in individual or family counseling. My desire is to give each client a safe place to call his / her own. A space free of judgment that fosters growth and empowerment. My goal is equip each client with the tools needed to navigate life’s journey leading to freedom and wholeness.
(205) 900-3623 View (205) 900-3623
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Willow Grace Wellness Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Are you feeling worried all the time? Are you dealing with a bad relationship? Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage and strength to ask for help, but it can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. Let me help you focus on things you change. In working together we can understand the obstacles that you face and develop practical solutions that can help you gain control over your life.
Are you feeling worried all the time? Are you dealing with a bad relationship? Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage and strength to ask for help, but it can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. Let me help you focus on things you change. In working together we can understand the obstacles that you face and develop practical solutions that can help you gain control over your life.
(205) 293-0786 View (205) 293-0786
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Sierra Anderson
Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to helping individuals facing adversity find peace and reach their therapeutic goals within their unique contexts. My work focuses on providing accessible counseling services that draw from various therapeutic modalities, with a special interest in working with neurodiverse individuals and the queer community. I believe in helping clients navigate their emotional and psychological challenges in a client-centered and validating manner, regardless of their background. I see myself as a guide, not a teacher, recognizing that clients are the experts in their own lived experiences.
I am committed to helping individuals facing adversity find peace and reach their therapeutic goals within their unique contexts. My work focuses on providing accessible counseling services that draw from various therapeutic modalities, with a special interest in working with neurodiverse individuals and the queer community. I believe in helping clients navigate their emotional and psychological challenges in a client-centered and validating manner, regardless of their background. I see myself as a guide, not a teacher, recognizing that clients are the experts in their own lived experiences.
(205) 947-3883 View (205) 947-3883
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Meredith K McClendon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-A, ALC, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Counseling is collaborative, meaningful, and life-changing. As a therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore a range of concerns and be your most authentic self. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, neurodivergence, parenting, and TBI. I also have a Master's in Theology and work with clients who are dealing with issues related to their spirituality or have experienced spiritual or religious trauma.
Counseling is collaborative, meaningful, and life-changing. As a therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore a range of concerns and be your most authentic self. I enjoy working with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, neurodivergence, parenting, and TBI. I also have a Master's in Theology and work with clients who are dealing with issues related to their spirituality or have experienced spiritual or religious trauma.
(205) 953-3545 View (205) 953-3545
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Angelica Bellman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Are you wanting some help for your child - and maybe for yourself as well? Although I also work with adults, my specialty is working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and anxiety. Everyone can make progress with the right amount of support, guidance, and encouragement. I help children and adults recognize their strengths, make better decisions, and develop healthy relationships with others. "Balance is not something you find, it's something you create." (Jana Kingsford)
Are you wanting some help for your child - and maybe for yourself as well? Although I also work with adults, my specialty is working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and anxiety. Everyone can make progress with the right amount of support, guidance, and encouragement. I help children and adults recognize their strengths, make better decisions, and develop healthy relationships with others. "Balance is not something you find, it's something you create." (Jana Kingsford)
(205) 882-3745 View (205) 882-3745
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Janna Morrison Sutherland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Do you struggle to identify, express, or control your emotions? Do past traumas or current stressors lead to painful emotional flashbacks? Do you feel empty, hopeless, damaged, or worthless? Do you find it hard to set boundaries or engage in hobbies for self-care? Are you navigating life transitions, the loss of a loved one, or facing constant anxiety and depression? Perhaps you're ready to reclaim control of your life. Let's work together to empower your journey.
Do you struggle to identify, express, or control your emotions? Do past traumas or current stressors lead to painful emotional flashbacks? Do you feel empty, hopeless, damaged, or worthless? Do you find it hard to set boundaries or engage in hobbies for self-care? Are you navigating life transitions, the loss of a loved one, or facing constant anxiety and depression? Perhaps you're ready to reclaim control of your life. Let's work together to empower your journey.
(205) 927-8389 View (205) 927-8389
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Brittany Harp
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Hi! I am Brittany. I help adolescents and adults explore ways to work through life’s challenges, set healthy boundaries, create kindness within themselves, and improve their connection with themselves and others. While I work with several issues, my jam is working with clients that are dealing with high levels of anxiety, working through life transitions, and struggling with self-esteem.
Hi! I am Brittany. I help adolescents and adults explore ways to work through life’s challenges, set healthy boundaries, create kindness within themselves, and improve their connection with themselves and others. While I work with several issues, my jam is working with clients that are dealing with high levels of anxiety, working through life transitions, and struggling with self-esteem.
(205) 793-5783 View (205) 793-5783
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Susan R Rathmell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
Are you ready for therapy that works? Have you tried therapy before but not been able to achieve the results you had hoped for? My colleagues and I at Upward Behavioral Health are excited to help you! Our care encompasses 4 main values: it is relationship-focused, evidence-based, data-driven, and provides measurable results in a reasonable time frame. Our areas of expertise include the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, nightmare, panic, phobia, OCD, and personality disorders. We also offer adult ADHD evaluation.
Are you ready for therapy that works? Have you tried therapy before but not been able to achieve the results you had hoped for? My colleagues and I at Upward Behavioral Health are excited to help you! Our care encompasses 4 main values: it is relationship-focused, evidence-based, data-driven, and provides measurable results in a reasonable time frame. Our areas of expertise include the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, nightmare, panic, phobia, OCD, and personality disorders. We also offer adult ADHD evaluation.
(659) 234-7786 View (659) 234-7786
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Heeyoung Kang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Hi and welcome! My name is Heeyoung. First of all, I’m glad you’re taking the initiative to take charge of your mental health! I take a collaborative approach to help you find the tools to get unstuck and make progress toward your goals. As a therapist, I focus on my clients' attachment and utilize a systemic lens to consider how their relationships with family and loved ones shape their thoughts, emotions, and beliefs.
Hi and welcome! My name is Heeyoung. First of all, I’m glad you’re taking the initiative to take charge of your mental health! I take a collaborative approach to help you find the tools to get unstuck and make progress toward your goals. As a therapist, I focus on my clients' attachment and utilize a systemic lens to consider how their relationships with family and loved ones shape their thoughts, emotions, and beliefs.
(659) 837-0349 View (659) 837-0349
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Sirie Henley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216  (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment built on trust and empathetic understanding. I pride myself on establishing a strong rapport, which I believe is the basis to a healthy therapeutic relationship. My theoretical approach is integrative, utilizing techniques from various theories, depending on your individualized needs. I would love to facilitate positive growth and change towards reaching your desired goals!
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment built on trust and empathetic understanding. I pride myself on establishing a strong rapport, which I believe is the basis to a healthy therapeutic relationship. My theoretical approach is integrative, utilizing techniques from various theories, depending on your individualized needs. I would love to facilitate positive growth and change towards reaching your desired goals!
(205) 973-6549 View (205) 973-6549
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Dr. Christian Bromberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
I believe meaningful change occurs when client and psychotherapist co-create a relational space that invites curiosity, empathy, and introspection. To transform psychic pain, we often have to look inward at our ways of thinking, feeling, and relating (to self and others). I strive to facilitate this process in the context of a warm therapeutic relationship where those with whom I’m working feel safe & empowered. Through empathic listening, skilled interpretation, and embodied attunement to the "here and now" interactive process, I can help resolve debilitating symptoms and impart greater meaning to your experiences / relationships.
I believe meaningful change occurs when client and psychotherapist co-create a relational space that invites curiosity, empathy, and introspection. To transform psychic pain, we often have to look inward at our ways of thinking, feeling, and relating (to self and others). I strive to facilitate this process in the context of a warm therapeutic relationship where those with whom I’m working feel safe & empowered. Through empathic listening, skilled interpretation, and embodied attunement to the "here and now" interactive process, I can help resolve debilitating symptoms and impart greater meaning to your experiences / relationships.
(332) 378-1775 View (332) 378-1775
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Kahla Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Are you currently in transition attempting to figure out what your next move should be or how to navigate current challenges? Do you feel anxious and/or depressed more often than not? Do you use alcohol and/or substances to cope with past traumas or current stressors? Or maybe you're finally ready to live your life on your own terms and need support to start?
Are you currently in transition attempting to figure out what your next move should be or how to navigate current challenges? Do you feel anxious and/or depressed more often than not? Do you use alcohol and/or substances to cope with past traumas or current stressors? Or maybe you're finally ready to live your life on your own terms and need support to start?
(205) 973-6655 View (205) 973-6655
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Dragonfly Counseling LLC
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Dragonfly Counseling's goal is to help you facilitate the transformation you wish to see within yourself through affordable and accessible mental health therapy. We believe in walking alongside you while you are on this journey of self-exploration. Change is not a linear process, it is evolving and dynamic, and we wish to assist through this process. It is never too late to begin your expedition towards transformation and change, the right time to start is NOW!
Dragonfly Counseling's goal is to help you facilitate the transformation you wish to see within yourself through affordable and accessible mental health therapy. We believe in walking alongside you while you are on this journey of self-exploration. Change is not a linear process, it is evolving and dynamic, and we wish to assist through this process. It is never too late to begin your expedition towards transformation and change, the right time to start is NOW!
(205) 654-8782 View (205) 654-8782
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.