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Couples therapists in Birmingham, AL

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Top couples therapists in Birmingham, AL

Strengthen your relationship with evidence-based couples therapy in Birmingham. Headway connects you with 259 licensed therapists trained in approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Sessions available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Senethia Walton

Senethia Walton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I work with each client to identify their unique needs, strengths, and goals.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Isabella Ashley

Isabella Ashley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I strive to create a space where you can show up as you are—without pressure or judgment—and feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sharon McGinnis

Sharon McGinnis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Homewood, AL


I am a family-oriented individual who understands the importance of balanced living, self-care, and healthy relationships. My formal education as a master's-level social worker, personal trials and errors, and 20-plus years of work experience with youth, individuals, and families have taught me that we are all unique human beings with our own life experiences with a shared desire for happiness. The difference in levels of individual and family satisfaction is often attributed to intentional effort to establish and maintain healthy relationships, mindsets, and perspectives. The goal of my practice is to empower hope, healing, & healthy relationships!

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katherine Sciacca

Katherine Sciacca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Mountain Brook, AL


“The therapy room is our laboratory. It is a place where we explore possibilities, deconstruct illusions, and release what we no longer want to carry with us.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lauren Foster

Lauren Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama who is passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rickeyta Snell

Rickeyta Snell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


Hi there!

I’m a mental and emotional wellness therapist dedicated to helping you find greater fulfillment in life. Embracing your unique experiences with curiosity and respect, I acknowledge you as the expert of your life in our work together. I have a BA in psychology from Auburn University and a Master's in counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Additionally, I have extensive training and experience in marital/premarital counseling, couples counseling, and relationship issues.

Relationship issues, Family issues, Women's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Verrick Taylor

Verrick Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“My desire is to support and empower each individual with awareness, skills, and courage to transition to more preferred positions in living.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Courtney Benjamin

Courtney Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I believe people are born with enormous potential. Along the way, life can bring experiences... that slow our momentum or result in us feeling disconnected from the life that we imagined.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Nichols

Jasmine Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I often use an integrative approach to treatment. That means that I adapt interventions from different theories and treatment modalities based on the clients needs and presenting problems.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mikala Pickens

Mikala Pickens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Birmingham, AL


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should be a space where you feel understood, respected, and free to be yourself. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, with a focus on anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, life transitions, autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel McAlpine

Daniel McAlpine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Hayden, AL


“My approach is flexible and client-centered, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods to ensure the process is guided by each client's unique needs and goals.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maegan Williams Pope

Maegan Williams Pope

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sylacauga, AL


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals and families to heal. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy—not just from my clinical training, but from my lived experience as a wife and mother of two. I understand the complexities of balancing family life with personal growth, and I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate those same hurdles with resilience.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carla Adams

Carla Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I especially connect with mothers navigating postpartum anxiety, the overwhelm of new parenthood, or the invisible labor of keeping everything together.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Paigean Jones

Dr. Paigean Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I utilize a combination of traditional talk therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to guide clients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Brodrick Williams

Brodrick Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach is genuine, direct, and collaborative, with a focus on building self-awareness and developing practical solutions.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Buffy Marston

Buffy Marston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mobile, AL


“I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years and have worked in several outpatient settings.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bryan Strycula

Bryan Strycula

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My therapeutic approach is client centered, collaborative, and eclectic consisting of a wide array of theoretical orientations and modalities to suit your needs.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kendrick Rogers

Kendrick Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I take a personalized approach to therapy, using proven techniques to help you work through challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Burgess

Emily Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


If you understand why you feel the way you do but still can’t seem to change the patterns keeping you stuck, therapy can go deeper than simply talking about what’s wrong.

Hi, I’m Emily Burgess, LCSW, PMH-C, CMNCS, owner of Conduit Counseling Collective. I work with clients who may look like they’re functioning well on the outside but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or exhausted from holding everything together.

My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and whole-person focused. We’ll make space to understand your story and where your patterns came from—but we won’t stop there. I believe insight is most helpful when it leads to meaningful change in everyday life.

My work integrates evidence-based therapy with parts work, somatic approaches, nervous system regulation, and the connection between mental and physical wellbeing. When appropriate, we may explore how sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, relationships, and daily rhythms are impacting the way you feel. Mental health doesn’t exist separately from the rest of your body or your life.

I’ve worked in mental health since 2013 and have specialized experience in anxiety, life transitions, women’s mental health, and perinatal mental health.

Therapy with me is supportive, but it’s also active. I’ll bring curiosity, compassion, perspective, accountability—and probably some humor. You don’t need to have the right words or show up with everything figured out.

My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build trust in yourself, and turn insight into change that actually carries into your life.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Caroline May

Caroline May

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe our early experiences shape the way we handle distress, problem-solve, and develop relationships.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My style is supportive but direct—I value honest conversations, accountability, and helping clients make meaningful progress at their own pace.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeanne Lively

Jeanne Lively

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“She provides encouraging emotional support and practices active listening through reflective discussions.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Leslie Cunningham

Leslie Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My goal is to provide a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennessa Crosswy

Jennessa Crosswy

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I provide teletherapy for teens, adults, couples, and families, specializing in anxiety and depression. With experience across a wide range of mental health challenges, I offer compassionate, goal-oriented support tailored to you. My mission is to help you overcome obstacles and reach your fullest potential—on your schedule and in your own space.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brian Kane

Brian Kane

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I have extensive history with behavioral concerns with children aged 6-18, and my passion is working with survivors of abuse of all ages!”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lindsey Stephenson

Lindsey Stephenson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are-- without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mobile, AL


“I have over 20 years of working with Individuals and Families in Crisis using a Trauma Informed approach.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Thomas Wissert

Thomas Wissert

Therapist

Virtual • Florence, AL


I have been practicing in the counseling business for 16 years and current own my own practice. When I set up my business I made sure everyone knows it is Christian based using God's word and the scriptures to help us work through problems my clients are having. I have been an addiction counselor and helped clients with substance use and abuse issues. Today most of my clients are ones that have problems in their marriage and their relationships. I prefer to work with client that are 25 years old or older. For Individual counseling I help clients with stress, anxiety, depression and ADHD. My education is a Masters in Counseling for the University of North Alabama.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stan Peck

Stan Peck

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I work with children, adolescents, and adults, helping people find clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of control in their lives.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Harriet Lamb

Harriet Lamb

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been licensed for 24 years and have worked with children and adults in Community Mental Health settings, parenting programs, Child Protective Services and drug education. I use person-centered, behavior therapy, thought changing, unconditional positive regard, solution-focused and reality therapy to name a few. I have worked with ADHD, OCD, grief issues, trauma and abuse, and mental illness.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Amber Sheffield

Amber Sheffield

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I use an eclectic approach, pulling from different methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, brainspotting, and solution-focused techniques...”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tammy Ziegler McCreery

Tammy Ziegler McCreery

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntsville, AL


“I prioritize creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where difficult conversations can happen honestly.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sandy Johnson

Sandy Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I offer a supportive and direct space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin reconnecting with your strengths.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Walker Edmondson

Walker Edmondson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Clients can expect an understanding, solutions oriented approach to care that helps them grow and heal.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Stan Kimble

Stan Kimble

Therapist

Virtual • Athens, AL


“I am very empathic and bring a weath of personal experience to my practice including recovery, military, racial , age , PTSD,ageism as well as marital/ family conflict issues.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn

Therapist

Virtual • Mobile, AL


I am Tony Gunn, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Substance Abuse Professional and a board certified transgender care therapist. I value connection, trust, and respect.

I work with adults, teens, families, and couples. My focus areas include LGBTQIA+ clients, gender nonconforming clients, transgender care, sexual health concerns, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and major life transitions.

You receive care grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and collaboration. Sessions center on clear goals, practical skills, and meaningful insight. I create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood without judgment.

I provide services through in-person and telehealth settings. My approach blends evidence-based practice with care shaped around your needs, values, and lived experience. My goal centers on supporting clarity, stability, and long-term well-being through an affirming therapeutic relationship.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Derrick Knight

Derrick Knight

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I have an engaging style of therapy where I challenge my clients and have them participate in creative and engaging activities in session.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rex Perkins

Rex Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I specialize in helping clients learn to manage anxiety, overcome depression and codependency, manage chronic pain, OCD, and trauma-related issues...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Monica Encina-Romero

Monica Encina-Romero

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am not afraid to challenge your thought process which can be scary but necessary to start healing.”
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My passion is to encourage and uplift young individuals who come from dis-advantaged backgrounds with limited resources and lack of leadership and guidance.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our couples therapists in Birmingham, AL

Number of therapists serving Birmingham, AL
There are over 253 therapists in Birmingham, AL accepting new patients.
253+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 88%Relationship issues
  • 83%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
  • 40%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 39%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Private Independent Practice
  • 1%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 81%Couples therapy
  • 59%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy

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