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Top therapists in Alabama accepting new patients

Connect with 674 compassionate providers throughout Alabama offering talk therapy and medication support. Headway works directly with your insurance to maximize coverage and minimize out-of-pocket costs. Get started with a free consultation and find the right fit for your care needs.

Dr. Chelsi Battle

Dr. Chelsi Battle

Psychologist

Virtual • Alabama


Welcome! I’m Dr. Chelsi Battle, a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Counseling Psychology and over 6 years of experience supporting adults through life’s challenges.

I work with adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and major life transitions.

I also have specialized experience in athlete mental health and performance psychology, helping athletes and coaches pursue their goals while maintaining balance and overall well-being.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Diana Akan

Diana Akan

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded. I use an IFS-informed, Narrative Therapy, relational, and EMDR-informed approach to help clients better understand their experiences, process difficult emotions and past experiences, and begin...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carleen Gates

Carleen Gates

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My counseling technique is very caring, encouraging, and client centered. I am very candid and direct when providing therapy.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Tauscher

Mary Tauscher

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“It takes courage to ask for help. Seeking support in therapy is the first step in making a positive change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melanie Danielowicz

Melanie Danielowicz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Florence, AL


“I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanetta Thomas

Jeanetta Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe in treating everyone with unconditional positive regard and I strongly oppose stigmatizing labels.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Heather Harcourt

Dr. Heather Harcourt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Daphne, AL


“Change happens through understanding and action. I will use an empathic, problem-solving approach as well as cognitive behavioral strategies to help empower you...”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taijah Bell

Taijah Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I help women and mothers struggling depression , anxiety , postpartum , stress, burn out, being overwhelmed, establishing boundaries and time managements. I assist women with regaining control over their lives by learning strategies to cope with the demands of life life and parenting that contribute to high levels of stress, depression , anxiety and burn out. Taijah is a laid-back, easy-going mom and she believes that laughter is healing.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tina Robin

Tina Robin

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am passionate about helping individuals find the balance and peace of mind to help them grow and flourish.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Physical health issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Stewart

Catherine Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My laid back approach provides the perfect environment for clients to be themselves, start where they need to, and truly open up about life's issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammi Moore

Tammi Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe in taking an individualized approach to wellness, where you feel empowered to live the life you desire.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Copeland

Amanda Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Atmore, AL


“I utilize a person-centered approach to meet you where you are at and provide the guidance and support you need to help you achieve your goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maxine Fuller

Maxine Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe that we are all beautiful individuals with imperfections. I enjoy utilizing a positive, encouraging, holistic approach to therapy.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Riendeau

Amanda Riendeau

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“A session with me will include a thorough understanding of your history, current barriers and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Verrick Taylor

Verrick Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Birmingham, AL


“My desire is to support and empower each individual with awareness, skills, and courage to transition to more preferred positions in living.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathryn Pugh

Kathryn Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I help adolescents and adults build practical skills so life at home feels calmer, more connected, and more manageable.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kylie Hathaway

Kylie Hathaway

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am warm, direct, and sometimes humorous in my approach, and I help clients build upon their own personal narrative of their lives to help them have a deeper understanding of their past, present, and future.”
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Ashley Carter

Ashley Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rhonda Stalb

Rhonda Stalb

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I help motivated Christian Women heal from abusive and toxic relationships so they can restore the best of who they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sherika Thomas-Miller

Sherika Thomas-Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Montgomery, AL


“My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I incorporate a holistic approach as it helps the client understand how each aspect of their well-being is connected.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anthony Coppage

Anthony Coppage

Therapist

In-person • Dothan, AL


“My approach is simple: kids play, I pay attention. I create a safe, warm space where children can express big feelings, test limits (safely), and work through life's curveballs—using toys, not talk therapy marathons.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Johnece Smith

Johnece Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Birmingham, AL


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shawn Swafford

Shawn Swafford

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathy Rainwater

Kathy Rainwater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, AL


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Charlar Barnes

Charlar Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Dogans

Candice Dogans

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Candice helps her clients develop self awareness and insight into the nature of their problems, in order to increase life satisfaction, connection to others, and accomplish their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Callam

Heather Callam

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dwan Madden

Dwan Madden

Therapist

Virtual • Fayette, AL


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Deanna Hatcher

Deanna Hatcher

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kendra Rhodes

Kendra Rhodes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Montgomery, AL


“I work with clients from a holistic approach. I use person-centered, solution focus and mindfulness counseling styles.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria McAllister

Maria McAllister

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Hughes

Jessica Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I recognize that healing and growth look different for everyone. That's why I take a personalized approach to therapy, meeting you where you are...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Smith

Derek Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anniston, AL


“Trauma and anxiety are my specialties which are informed from personal and professional experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Percy Ford

Percy Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Alabama

Number of therapists serving Alabama
There are over 666 therapists in Alabama accepting new patients.
666+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 79%Trauma
  • 77%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
  • 42%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 44%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Private Independent Practice
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Alabama

Searching for therapists in Alabama starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want to address. Across the state, options vary between larger areas like Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile and more rural communities. You may be looking for support with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, or trauma. As you compare Alabama therapists, look for specialties, therapy approaches, and listed experience that match your needs. A therapist’s bio can also show how they describe their style, what sessions may focus on, and which concerns they often support.

Location, scheduling, and format also matter when choosing a therapist in Alabama. Some people prefer in-person sessions near home or work, while others choose virtual appointments for more flexibility across the state. If you live outside larger metro areas, virtual therapy may give you more options than a local-only search. Before booking, check whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles closely can help you compare communication style, session structure, and approach before you decide.

The cost of therapy in Alabama varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway makes it easier to find therapists who accept insurance, view estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose from therapists who are accepting new patients. Nationally, Headway works with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your plan details to confirm coverage for your specific location. From there, you can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.