Grief counselors and therapists in Birmingham, AL

I am a Clinical Social Worker providing tele-health psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors across Alabama and Florida. My goal is to provide the evidence-based treatment, education, and encouragement necessary for you to achieve a more purposeful and fulfilling life.

Maybe you have been holding it together at work while quietly coming apart at home. Maybe your teenager has changed in ways you do not understand and you are out of ideas. Maybe you have reached a season where the strategies that carried you this far have simply stopped working. I am Claudia Arns-Hall, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama, and I treat each client as if they were my only client. I came to counseling as a second career. For more than twenty years I worked in human resources, training, and leadership development for organizations including State Street, Revlon, and Southern Company, and I served as a human resources director before making the change. Because I felt a calling in my life to assist others, I earned my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, and I also hold an M.S. from Lesley University and a B.S. in Business Administration. For the past four years I have worked at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services, first as a therapist on the Acute Adult Unit and Patient Intensive Care Unit and now as Clinical Coordinator for the acute unit, where I also train and mentor newer therapists. That is emergency-room-paced behavioral health work, which means very little you bring me will be unfamiliar and none of it will shock me. I have served both adults and adolescents. If you want someone thorough, involved, and genuinely focused on your individual situation rather than on a protocol, that is what I offer.

I’m an independently licensed therapist in Alabama, and my background includes working full-time as a substance use counselor while also providing evening virtual therapy. I especially enjoy working with teens and adults, and I’m drawn to this work because I believe therapy should help people feel more free, more grounded, and more like themselves again. It means a lot to me when someone trusts me with the parts of their life that feel messy, painful, or overwhelming. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be honest, feel respected, and begin building real momentum toward the life you want.

Life can feel overwhelming at times—especially when stress, anxiety, depression, or past experiences begin to interfere with your daily life or relationships. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. I provide a supportive, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 21 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. I work with adults and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, anger management, and stress management. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor passionate about guiding clients through life's transitions, stress, and emotional hurdles. My approach to counseling is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to your unique journey.

Holding national board certification reflects my commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in clinical care. Whether you are seeking support for personal growth, healing, or navigating daily challenges, my goal is to walk alongside you as you build the tools and insight needed to thrive

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I hold both a Master’s and an Educational Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University Montgomery. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I partner with you to identify your strengths, understand your story, and navigate life’s challenges so you can experience meaningful growth, healing, and a greater sense of well-being.