Therapists

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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Since 2008, I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of helping families, couples, and individuals navigate life’s difficulties and challenges. I’ve personally experienced many of the things that bring people to counseling. My professional training coupled with my history helps me understand your concerns and resonate with your thoughts and feelings. One of the greatest needs many experience is to be heard and understood…to be “seen.” This is possible through counseling. This may result in healing, greater wholeness, and becoming closer to being the authentic person you are divinely designed to be. With support, accountability, and intentionality it’s possible to achieve a more stable and satisfying life. I use the following therapy models to help facilitate healthy change: Bowen (Family Systems), Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Gestalt, Narrative, Schema, and Structural. By temperament, training, and passion, I’m best equipped to help with issues related to marriage, family, grief, divorce, relationships, suicidal ideation, emotional disturbances, life transitions, and self-worth. 

I am a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Certified Facilitator of Prepare and Enrich. My education includes a M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from Univ. of Mobile, a M.A. in Speech Pathology from the Univ. of Florida, and a M.S. in Human Resources Administration (Health Care Emphasis) from the Univ. of Scranton.

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I have been in private practice over 30 years. My education includes both Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Clinical Psychology from Western Seminary in Portland, OR. I also hold a M.A, in Christian Education with a major in Marriage and Family from Biola University's Talbot Seminary in La Mirada, CA. I completed a year clinical psychology internship in Sacramento, CA as well as a clinical residency in Akron, OH. I also completed an honorary postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship at Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, England. 

I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in interpersonal issues, couples, and parenting work, as well as a range of difficulties including the following: Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Behavioral issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic issues, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Loss or Grief, Marital issues, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD), Peer Relationships, Personality disorders, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Self-Harming.

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 I am an Associate Licensed Counselor and National Certified Counselor, offering in-person and telehealth counseling for individuals and couples. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relational distress, burnout, identity questions, and spiritual or religious struggles.

I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University and my Bachelor of Science in Theology from the University of Mobile. I am under the supervision of Melinda Rader, LPC-S.

Before becoming a counselor, I spent several years in pastoral ministry, walking closely with individuals and couples through seasons of deep pain and transformation. That experience continues to shape the way I hold space in therapy; with presence, compassion, and a deep respect for each person’s story. I have extensive experience working with trauma, PTSD, marital distress (including infidelity), religious trauma, and faith-related struggles. These areas are not just professional specialties, they’re places I feel deeply called to serve.

My clinical approach is integrative, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. I’m trained in Level One Gottman Method Couples Therapy and have completed PESI’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Competency Course.

I enjoy working with clients who want to explore not just symptoms, but the stories and beliefs that live beneath them, helping them reconnect with themselves and move toward healing.

Outside of my work, I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, and being with my wife and kids. I love good food, State Parks, and finding the best local coffee shops and BBQ."

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alabama.  For 18 years I have provided mental health treatment for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children.  As an LPC, I provide counseling that concentrates on mental, behavioral, and emotional problems.  I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients address and work through the issues/problems/challenges that brought them to therapy.  CBT helps a client to identify and change unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.  

I attended the University of Mobile and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology.  I was given the Area Award in Psychology for my graduating class, and I was a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society.  I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Mobile.

My experience includes working in an outpatient community mental health center; the Child Advocacy Center (which specializes in working with children, and adolescents, who have been sexually abused.  Family members are also given counseling if needed). Also, I counseled ten years for Catholic Social Services; and spent time in private practice.  

I currently work with individuals, children ages 12 and up, couples, and families.  I provide counseling for the following issues, not all issues are listed:  depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, divorce recovery, parenting issues, grief and loss, marriage counseling, premarital counseling, career counseling, self-esteem, life transitions, posttraumatic stress, guilt and shame, family of origin issues, codependency, and communication problems.  

I am intentional in not only helping my clients to work through their problems/issues that brought them to counseling, but to empower them to grow personally and have a fulfilling life.