Life can have you feeling like a football player. At times, you feel like you're at the top, and scoring touchdown after touchdown. Other times, you may feel like you're being tackled by everyone and no one is catching you a break. Depression, doubt, anxiety, and other mental ills can make you feel like you're in a dogpile. Who can help you in this situation? One person who can help is a counselor based in Tuscaloosa. 

Tuscaloosa is known for great football. Football is an intense sport, just like life itself. If you're interested in winning your own game, speak to a counselor and see how they can help. 

Psychologist Dr. Sandra Bruno providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Dr. Sandra Bruno

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT,AADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem
25 years offering treatment

Hello! I am Sandra. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of Alabama. I graduated with a Master of Science with my degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University over twenty years ago. I hold an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Certification along with my Marriage and Family Therapist license. I have worked with clients struggling with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and addictions. Whether you are looking for a Therapist for a short-term issue (Solution Focused) or long-term "unraveling" of past issues (Psychodynamic), I have a myriad of evidence-based approaches in my toolkit. Regardless of the approach, you will find me Person-Centered. The Therapeutic alliance between me as the Therapist and you as the client must be one of trust and empathy, or we will not be able to work. I welcome the opportunity to work with you as an individual or come beside couples and families as they walk through the issues of life. Upon request, I will be happy to incorporate your Faith into our sessions and solutions. I have a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling. My education, professional and personal experiences have provided me with insight and understanding to work with a variety of issues. Let's talk about what is bothering you- Anxiety/Stress, Grief, Depression, Addictions, Self Esteem, Family or Parenting Issues, Relationships, Career Difficulties, and life choices.

Psychologist Andrea Douglas providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Andrea Douglas

Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem
12 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Alabama with over 9 years of experience as a counselor. My training and experience allow me to work with diverse cultures and back grounds. My goal is to help my clients improve their overall life by helping them learn how to take control, refocus and start again. Every minute is a chance to begin again. My approach to therapy is eclectic. Therapy is not a one size fits all. I will utilize different modalities based off my client's needs. I like for therapy to feel personalized to each individual I work with. I do tend to utilize a lot of CBT, Solution focused therapy, Client centered and Rational emotive therapy.

Psychologist Dr. Melissa Chovan providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Dr. Melissa Chovan

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC Alabama,LPC Georgia
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
13 years offering treatment

I am an individual and family therapist with 19 years of experience in this field and 13 years as a therapist. I have experience in many areas of mental health and family and social issues including, but not limited to: generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, PTSD, parenting problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma. I have some experience working with gender dysphoria. I have worked in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, at risk youth (alternative education and a residential program), therapy for child protective services cases, community mental health, state prison, private practice, and teaching (online and in person). I am working towards specializing in trauma. I have learned three different types of trauma therapies this past year (Brainspotting, CPT, and Accelerated Response Therapy) and am working on getting certified in all three. Each of these therapies has it's place in an individual's abiity to overcome trauma. However, I deal with more than just trauma and I have more tools (i.e., CBT, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, family systems therapy, and DBT - to name a few). My therapy style is warm, respectful and interactive. I believe therapy is individualized (every person is different with different needs) and the therapy styles. Hope, empowerment, a good relationship and education are things I feel are integral to a successful therapeutic experience. If you want to be heard, learn, and work towards bettering yourself, I am here to support and assist you in this endeavor. I look forward to meeting you.

Psychologist Kathryn Ard providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Kathryn Ard

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCompassion fatigue
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Alabama with over 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Lowell Wallace providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Lowell Wallace

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
11 years offering treatment

Hello, my name is Lowell Wallace and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's degree in Social Work in 2013 and went on to earn my LCSW in 2017. I have expertise in working with individuals and families with co-occurring substance abuse and other counseling issues. I also have expertise in providing counseling to individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma, ADHD, and much more. I utilize a client-centered approach and realize clients are the experts on their own lives. I work collaboratively with my clients in setting and reaching their goals that will ultimately benefit their lives. Some of my most used clinical approaches are cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I enjoy these approaches because it allows me to help my clients gain insight into their core beliefs and how these translate into their thoughts and ultimately their behavior. I believe everyone has inherent strengths and abilities to face and overcome adversity and become more empowered and all they need is some assistance to realize their solution lies within themselves. I truly enjoy working with others and assisting them in becoming better version of themselves.

Psychologist Gabriela Glassco providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Gabriela Glassco

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteem
13 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 13 years of experience working with individuals, parents, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and mental health. I also helped many people who have experienced physical and emotional trauma and abuse. My counseling style is warm and compassionate. I believe everyone can reach their full potential and truly experience life to the fullest . I believe in treating everyone with respect, empathy, and compassion. I also believe in creating a safe environment where thoughts, concerns, dreams etc. can be shared. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, and client centered. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. All things in life take hard work and courage and I am so proud of you for taking the first step. I am looking forward to walking with you on this journey!

Psychologist Ithaca Favor providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Ithaca Favor

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Alabama with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Lori Bateman providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Lori Bateman

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD
17 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Alabama with more than 17 years of professional experience working with individuals and families in crisis. I have experience in helping individuals with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self -esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals. It takes courage to ask for help and I am here to support you through the process.

Psychologist Marquita Wooley providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Marquita Wooley

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemDepression
17 years offering treatment

Hi, my name is Marquita Wooley. I received my Bachelors Degree in Sociology with a double minor in Religion and Abnormal Psychology and received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I am licensed in Alabama as a License Professional Counselor and in the great state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor as well as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I have over 15 plus years of professional work experience with an extensive clinical background in multicultural counseling working with families, children, adolescents, adults, young adults, and college students from diverse backgrounds. I enjoy working with active duty military, dependents, veterans and the civilian community. I have experience in community mental health treatment centers and hospitals with level of care that includes acute, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care and private practice. I am someone who sparks change in people’s lives and relationships. My goal is to help facilitate change at your pace by creating a supportive safe and non-judgmental space to explore your issues and thoughts. I lean mostly toward a person-centered approach, utilizing an eclectic of techniques, such as, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution and humanistic to name a few, all tailored to fit each individual needs. Some of my areas of focus is, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, stress and sleep to name a few. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and goals to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Kendrick Rogers providing different types of therapy in Tuscaloosa

Kendrick Rogers

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Alabama with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem and confidence & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Tuscaloosa?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Tuscaloosa that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Tuscaloosa available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Tuscaloosa therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Tuscaloosa therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Tuscaloosa region and in the state of Alabama.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Tuscaloosa can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Tuscaloosa may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Tuscaloosa offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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