Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Alabama

Hi, I’m Portia Hines, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, burnout, stress, or feeling overwhelmed, and help them regain clarity, emotional balance, and confidence. My approach is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you develop healthier ways to manage emotions, improve focus, and navigate life’s challenges. Together, we focus on meaningful progress so you can feel more grounded and in control of your daily life.

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.

Samantha Kelley, LPC-S, RPT Licensed Professional Counselor & Supervisor | Registered Play Therapist State of Alabama

Samantha Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist in Alabama, with a trauma-informed approach grounded in strong academic and clinical foundations. She holds an Ed.S. and MS in Counseling from Jacksonville State University and a BA in Psychology from the University of Alabama.

Her career spans diverse settings, including substance abuse treatment, correctional facilities, juvenile justice programs, geriatric care, and community-based services for at-risk youth. Samantha specializes in play therapy for children, behavioral support for adolescents, and integrative care for adults and older adults.

As a clinical supervisor and practice leader, she supports therapist development, credentialing, and care coordination, ensuring continuity of care and high standards of service. Her work is rooted in empathy, accountability, and a commitment to helping clients achieve meaningful therapeutic goals.

Education & Credentials

• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Counseling – Jacksonville State University 2015
• Master of Science (MS) in Counseling – Jacksonville State University 2003
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology – University of Alabama, 2000
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC and LPC-S)and Supervisor (Alabama)
• Certification: Registered Play Therapist (RPT)

Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, depression, relationship issues or past trauma? You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to regain control of your life. Whether you are an adult or a couple, you deserve a safe space where your unique story and struggles are heard without judgment. Together, we can work toward the lasting change you hope for, helping you build resilience and discover your strengths in a way that feels right for you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Alabama, with over 20 years of experience working with individuals addressing mental and behavioral health issues. I have worked with diverse populations in various treatment settings to include: crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric and detox, residential, re-entry correctional facilities, out patient, and independent contract settings. I inherently believe that all human beings do the very best that they can, at any given time, with the knowledge skills and resources they have at that time. Life is full of changes and transitions, and many times the skills we used to cope during one phase, are not adequate for the next. I practice holistically, pulling from a vast array of theories and methodologies to help clients struggling with: self image/self esteem, stress management, relational discord, over thinking, life transitions, emotion regulation, mind body connection, role performance, assertiveness, boundaries, CNS dysregulation, and trauma.

I”m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, caregivers, and families through life’s emotional challenges.

I help clients who are struggling with caregiver stress and burnout, anxiety and emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting healthy boundaries, parenting stress (including raising children with autism), and healing from childhood experiences that continue to impact adult life and relationships

I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia and Alabama and have been working as a therapist for 16 years. Currently, I am only seeing female clients in order to align with my clinical focus. As a Christian therapist, I specialize in faith-integrated counseling for women who wish to bring their spirituality into sessions. I offer therapy that integrates biblical principles with evidence-based practices, helping clients align their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While this is my area of specialty, I work with individuals from all walks of life and honor each client’s unique beliefs and values.

My experience is broad in that I have worked with clients of all ages with a variety of issues and diagnoses, especially with those facing trauma, recovering from addictions, coping with anxiety and depression, and moving through life changes such as grief and relationship/family changes. I hope to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to take the first steps towards change, and I am here to support you in your journey.

Clients should know that I am deeply committed to creating a space where honesty, healing and emotional safety can exist without judgment. I understand that coming to therapy often requires courage, especially when life feels overwhelming, complicated, or uncertain. My approach is grounded in respect, authenticity, and clinical integrity. I value the therapeutic relationship and believe that meaningful change happens when clients feel seen, heard, and understood - not rushed, dismissed, or judged.

I bring both professional expertise and real-world understanding into my work. Due to having worked in a forensic psychiatric setting for over 16 years, I have experience working with complex emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges. I approach each client with the belief that behavior is often a response to pain, and healing begins when we understand the story behind the behavior.

Clients should also know that I am direct, compassionate, and intentional in my work. I will support you, but I will also gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My goal is not just to help you cope, but to help you grow, heal, and move toward a more grounded and peaceful version of yourself. I deeply respect each client’s pace and process. You are not expected to have everything figured out when you arrive. Therapy is a space for exploration, reflection, and growth.

Above all, I believe that healing is possible, change is achievable, and no one is too far gone to begin again.

Finding the right therapist matters. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. My style is conversational, collaborative, and direct, balancing warmth with honesty and practical feedback. I work especially well with individuals impacted by trauma, chronic stress, and moral injury arising from high-responsibility environments, including veterans, first responders, and medical professionals. Many appear highly functional outwardly while privately struggling with anxiety, exhaustion, disrupted sleep, or feeling disconnected from themselves, others, or the lives they once recognized.