Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Alabama

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.

I am a licensed social work therapist in Alabama. I have 25 years of experience in therapy and social services.

Krystin Cuthrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose work is shaped by a lifelong connection to movement and creative expression. She began her career as a ballet instructor and later spent more than a decade teaching yoga, experiences that deepened her understanding of embodiment, compassion, and the mind–body relationship.

She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville State University in 2023 and is currently pursuing her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands. Krystin primarily supports traditional and non‐traditional college students, specializing in religious trauma, body‐image concerns, identity development, self‐compassion, and LGBTQIA+‐affirming care.

Grounded in expressive arts and mindful, strengths‐based approaches, she also presents at local and state-wide conferences on the importance of self‐care for helping professionals.

NOW ACCEPTING BCBS! Welcome and I am glad you have taken this step! Starting therapy can bring up a mix of emotions-hesitation, uncertainty, hope, & relief - and all of that is completely valid. My goal is to offer you a safe space where you can further explore those feelings without judgment.

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, or past trauma begin to take up more space than the life you want to live. You may be exhausted from carrying everything on your own, struggling to manage emotions, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. I work with adults and teens who are ready for change but may not know where to start. Together, we'll create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose.

I am Julie. I am down to earth and relatable. I value working as a team to make my client feel seen and heard. I value helping the client to have break throughs that help them to make connections that will help them to get better and have more peace, freedom, healing, and understanding about how to have a happier life.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that healing happens best in spaces that are safe, honest, and non-judgmental. I work with those who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the effects of trauma.

My approach is collaborative and practical. We will focus on understanding what’s showing up in your life, identifying patterns that may be holding you back, and developing tools you can use in real-world situations. I don’t believe in perfection—I believe in progress.

Clients often describe me as direct, supportive, and easy to talk to. I meet you where you are while also helping you move toward where you want to be. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

With over 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families, I provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling grounded in rehabilitation and mental health practice. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, substance use concerns, and adjustment to disability. My background includes extensive work with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children with emotional and behavioral disorders, and youth in foster and adoptive care. I also provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, as well as individual, couples, family, and group counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), I am committed to providing ethical, culturally responsive, and practical support to help clients build resilience and move forward with confidence.