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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 237 providers and free intake consultations available, find the right fit for your family's unique needs today.
I am Janet P. Stoudenmire-Smith, owner of Alabama Wellness and Recovery Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S). I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, families, veterans, and court-referred clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management concerns, substance use issues, family conflict, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients find healing, hope, and wellness.
I'm an LCSW practicing in Indiana, Florida, Ohio, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia, and Illinois. I specialize prenatal, childhood, and adolescent trauma, OCD, eating disorders, and ARFID. I currently see clients from age 2y through adulthood. I'm available for telehealth services and offer virtual psychotherapy and play therapy sessions.
I guide individuals, families, and groups towards personal balance by using the Six Dimensions of Wellness as a framework. Consider me a navigator for personal exploration and discovery. Clients are invited to gather diverse 'souvenirs' for their life's journey home.
When life feels heavy, it’s easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the version of yourself you want to be.
I help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, life stress, and major transitions while building confidence and clarity. I offer in-person sessions in Tennessee and telehealth for clients in both Tennessee and Alabama.
Hello. My name is Rekita Jackson and I am the owner of 2nd Chances Better Choices Counseling and Consulting Services. I'm a Licenced Professional Counselor and also hold certifications in Grief Couseling and Anger Management. I have over 20 years of experience in helping people within the behavioral / mental health community.
I specialize in individual, family and group counseling. My particular interests are working with individuals who are struggling with personal life stressors, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse and re-entry counseling.
As a licensed therapist in Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Virginia. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and workplace stress. I have extensive experience working with young adults, midlife individuals, and older adults facing transitions and personal growth opportunities. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to providing personalized, evidence-based support tailored to individual needs and experiences. Drawing from a decade of clinical experience, I offer a warm, collaborative approach that empowers clients to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful life changes.
I have a Master's of Science in Counseling Degree and have been treating individuals and families for thirty years. I enjoy working with those who are interested in making changes in their lives. If you are tired of the same things happening over and over again and are ready to make lasting changes then I am ready to help you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 24 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. My goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. My approach is warm, respectful, and interactive. I place a strong value on working with a client's culture and values.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a deep commitment to helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate grief, and find safety and strength within themselves. My clinical focus is on trauma recovery, including PTSD and complex PTSD, as well as those experiencing loss and grief (both loss of a loved one and also disenfranchised grief).
Over the years, I’ve pursued extensive training in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and grief processing.
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.
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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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