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Family therapy and counseling in Huntsville, AL
Top family therapists in Huntsville, AL
Huntsville families benefit from accessible therapy addressing parenting concerns, sibling dynamics, and multigenerational patterns. With 289 providers and free intake consultations available, find the right fit for your family's unique needs today.
Thank you for taking this step of therapy. I am here to support you in your journey to healing. I'd like to support you with managing individual and Family concerns. We will utilize healthier coping skills, problem-solving techniques, decision-making tools and individualized effective techniques that serves your unique goals for therapy. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sharmen Rutherford is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Ketamine Integration Therapist. She is currently accruing hours to earn her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and has completed Vital’s Psychedelics Assisted Psychotherapy and Ketamine Integration Therapy Program.
With more than 17 years of professional clinical experience in the counseling field, Sharmen has helped clients facing addiction and substance use disorders, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, school pressures, relationship issues, loss and grief. It is her passion to provide college students, young adults, women, and men with the tools and resources that they need to cope and make a better life for themselves.
Sharmen holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama. She has provided mental health services to adolescents and adults for numerous local mental health organizations, including an alternative school, the Alabama Department of Mental Health at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, two residential substance abuse treatment facilities, and a halfway house.
Sharmen is a former Advisory Board member and a Board of Directors member for 3 years for the Alabama School of Alcohol and other Drug Studies. She is also a former Board of Directors Hospitality Chair and Secretary of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals for the Alabama Chapter.
Launched in June 2018, Sharmen is also the founder of All Things New Counseling Services, LLC located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Welcome!
Seeking therapy takes a leap of courage to dare imagine that you are deserving of a more fulfilling life. Whether you are dealing with the grief associated with life transitions or working through persistent anxiety & depression, I provide a compassionate, warm, and judgment free space where you feel genuinely heard and validated and we can work together toward meaningful change.
My name is Latarsia Renee Williams, but feel free to call me Tarsia (pronounced like Tasha). I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama, and I have been working with clients since 2016. My professional background includes supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups across a range of settings such as youth programs, detention facilities, group therapy environments, and private practice. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018 and became fully licensed in 2024.
I currently provide telehealth services to adults across Florida. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, grief, emotional regulation, low self-worth, mood and attention challenges, and relationship concerns. I also offer Christian counseling for those seeking to integrate their faith into the therapeutic process.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), I am passionate about helping individuals heal from the wounds that continue to shape their present. I am the CEO and Founder of Mental Freedom Counseling Services LLC, proudly recognized with the Best of Alabama 2026 Award in Counseling and Therapy Practices. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and substance use, while maintaining a special passion for attachment wounds and the lasting impact of childhood experiences. I believe many of our current struggles make sense when we understand where they began.
My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel truly seen and understood. Together, we'll identify patterns that no longer serve you, strengthen healthier ways of coping, and work toward lasting emotional freedom. Whether you're navigating painful relationships, unresolved trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I strive to help you build insight, healing, and confidence so you can create the life and relationships you deserve.
With over a decade of experience, I offer tailored therapy for diverse challenges: Disruptive Behavior, Parental Stress, LGBTQIA Support, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, Grief, Life Transitions, BIPOC Concerns, and Personal Growth. I use a holistic approach integrating Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, and Behavior Therapy. Let's work towards healing and growth together!
About our family therapists in Huntsville, AL
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 90%Relationship issues
- 89%Family issues
- 100%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 59%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
- 39%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 100%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 83%Online only
- 17%In-person or online
- 83%Woman
- 17%Man
- 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 41%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 1%Licensed Psychologist
- 100%Family therapy
- 100%Individual therapy
- 48%Couples therapy
- 31%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Huntsville
Searching for family therapists in Huntsville starts with finding someone trained to work with family relationships, not only individual concerns. Family therapy can support families navigating parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, communication concerns, and patterns across generations. As you compare therapists, look for experience with family systems, marriage and family therapy, or work with children and teens. A therapist’s bio can also show how they structure sessions and whether their approach fits what your family wants to address.
In a mid-size city like Huntsville, you may find a mix of local office-based therapists and virtual options across the area. Some families prefer meeting in person, while others need virtual appointments that work around school, work, and shared calendars. Family therapy may include the full family, specific family members, or one person at a time, depending on the goals for care. Before booking, review each therapist’s availability, whether they are accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation to talk through session structure.
Therapy in Huntsville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you compare family therapists who take insurance, review detailed bios, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you are ready. This makes it easier to find a therapist who matches your family’s needs, accepts your plan, and has availability that works for you.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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