Therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL
Cities with good schools for young children allow for their minds to be enriched at a young age. But, sometimes mental health isn’t focused on, but there are counselors in Vestavia Hills ready to help a child while they’re at one of these best schools in the area.
Vestavia Hills has many different open spaces that you can check out, including sports clubs, and many different elements that you can really enjoy. There is also Wald Park, which is one of the biggest parks for people to enjoy. There are many different activities to enjoy, and a counselor in the area can help you stay on the right path to success.
Astra Barkley
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD
10 years offering treatment
Astra Barkley has 20 years of experience with children, adults, and families in nonprofit sector, school setting, state agencies, and private practice. Her career spans from foster and adoptive case work, working with children with special needs, and marginalized populations in community setting to obtain needed services. She has provided mental health counseling in private sector for more than 8 years, providing counseling for depression, attention deficit disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, stress related issues, and more. In addition, Astra is employed at Troy University where she is an adjunct instructor and teaches bachelor level psychology classes. She is also a graduate teaching assistant at Auburn University where she is currently enrolled in counselor education and supervision doctoral program. She is a foster and adoptive parent, in addition to an advocate for foster and adoptive parents and foster children. She is trained in Trauma Informed Partnering of Safety and Permanence-Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting and provides this training to interested foster and adoptive parents. She utilizes an integrative approach to counseling, this allows her to individualize each clients treatment plan.
Dr. Jennifer Todd
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
23 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Alabama with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with motivation, self esteem, and confidence, coping with life changes, executive and professional coaching, & compassion fatigue. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Victoria Williams
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Alabama with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. 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.
Dr. BETTIE HILLMAN
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionADHD
12 years offering treatment
I am Dr. Bettie Hillman, Ed.D., LPC, CCTP, and am Called by Dr. Hillman. I am licensed by the State of Alabama with 10 years of professional work experience. I am in Private Practice which was established in July 2012. I hold a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, Sarasota, Fl., and a Masters degree in Community Counseling from the University of North Alabama. My work experience has not only been in private practice but also in volunteer work with children and adolescents as well as agency work with children and adolescents. I have done agency work in drug addiction, as well. Privately I have done work with grief counseling, individual counseling, geriatric counseling, and couples counseling. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, grief and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will focus our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It is your story and sessions will be guided by your specific concerns. 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 & facilitate that change as you take that journey going forward.
Dr. Stephen Bell
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionADHD
23 years offering treatment
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Alabama, practicing for 20 years. I have been in academic and research circles with numerous publications. I have worked in both hospital and private settings. As I am later in my career, I have concluded that the best part of being a psychologist is the people. I have extensive experience in depressive disorders, anxiety including OCD, general stress, identity issues, and general self-development. I have also worked with grief over loss, including divorce. I am an advocate for therapy and believe it is a brave, strong step. I admire you for exploring online therapy, which was in many cases a life saver during COVID and still a very helpful and legitimate approach in these busy times. I hope we can begin getting to know each other and working together soon.
Charlotte Windom
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
Kind. Supportive. Caring. I was once asked, "How can you help people with their issues if you've been sad or upset?" I smiled and responded, "The same way a medical doctor helps patients who are sick; with thoughtfulness and integrity." I am not immune from life's challenges because I am a therapist. I believe that life experiences have helped me become more compassionate toward people who are hurting. My education, training, and professional expertise provide the tools for me to counsel individuals and families. It is such an honor to support and counsel my clients as they move through their healing process. Education & academic honors: Troy University graduate: BS in Human Services minor in Psychology (Cum Laude), MS in Counseling Psychology Member of Chi Sigma Iota The National Dean's list, Provost's List Professional background: Licensed Professional Counselor Fifteen years of counseling experience Program Coordinator of the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment Professional Settings: private practice, community mental health, Auburn University’s Student Counseling & Psychological Services, Juvenile Probation Court Liaison, Coffee County Family Services, and Pike County Child Advocacy Center Services: individual, family, couples, in-home, group, and crisis counseling Counseled: children, teens, college students, and adults. One professional accomplishment that I am most proud of: In 2009, as the Program Coordinator, at Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare, I created and implemented the Jackson County location’s first Child/Adolescent Day Treatment Program. In 2019, the program celebrated ten years of service to children with mental health concerns.
Vernitra Dobbins
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Parenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
7 years offering treatment
I am licensed and nationally certified counselor in Alabama with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in providing direct and indirect mental health and behavioral counseling for children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, community violence, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Although I am open-minded and much of my clinical experience includes working with African-American or Black youth, families, and adults in underserved communities given my firsthand experience, I am multiculturally competent and eager to learn more about various cultures. I have over 10 years of experience in working with diverse children and families in a variety of settings such as private and public school, government training facilities and private practice. 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. My therapy style and approach draws influence from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Individual Psychology, Family Systems, and Mindfulness. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. 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.
Theresa Huggins
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Alabama with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self- esteem, bi-polar, and confidence, depression and other psychiatric diagnoses. I believe in treating everyone with respect, honesty, sensitivity, reality, 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!
Shawn Swafford
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression
4 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Alabama with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma, abuse, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with depression. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Mollie Isaacson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
40 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Alabama with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 Vestavia Hills?
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 Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Vestavia Hills 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, Vestavia Hills therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills 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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