Child therapists in Birmingham, Alabama AL
Find experienced child therapists in Birmingham who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Váthos Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, ALC, NCC, MA
The teen years are full of change and challenges, often bringing stress, identity concerns, or emotional struggles. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where teens can process their feelings, build self-confidence, and develop healthy coping skills. My goal is to support adolescents as they navigate life’s complexities and strengthen their sense of self.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Birmingham, AL
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Child/Teen
Birmingham Anxiety & Trauma Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LICSW, LMFT
We have several therapists who specialize in concerns unique to children and adolescents. They use play therapy and other fun ways to help your children thrive.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Birmingham, AL
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Child/Teen
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I use a strength-based approach to support children and adolescents in therapy, by focusing on their inherent strengths, passions and potential rather than solely addressing problems or deficits. My therapeutic approach emphasizes identifying and harnessing each young person’s unique abilities, talents, and resilience in order to foster personal growth and improve problem-solving skills. Understanding the current landscape and challenges faced by youth today—such as academic pressures, social media influences and evolving family dynamics—is crucial for tailoring interventions that are relevant and impactful. I intentionally integrate the child’s or adolescent’s imagination and creativity into therapy as well, in order to create a therapeutic process that is interesting, engaging and ultimately empowering. Working with children and adolescents also requires a multidisciplinary approach which can involve parents, extended family, teachers, school counselors and pediatricans in the process. Parents understand the child’s home environment and family dynamics, teachers have insights into the child’s academic and social performance at school, and pediatricians offer medical, historical and developmental perspectives. Combining these viewpoints provides a more comprehensive understanding of the child’s situation and provides information that guides the therapeutic process and ensures greater treatment efficacy across the child or adolecent's environments.
29 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Child/Teen
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents. Most children need to be seen in-person, but many teens are comfortable doing therapy virtually and this can be an effective treatment mode for them. With children and younger teens, parent consultations are usually part of the treatment so that we all work together as a "team" to help your child with whatever issues they are struggling. Older teens often do better when the therapy is more confidential, so that they can feel comfortable being open with me. I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you and your child. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your child, your family, and reasons for seeking therapy. I then meet with your child once or twice to get a sense of the issues with which they are struggling and determine if it appears therapy can be useful. At that point I give parents some feedback and we plan together from there. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that kids and parents would like to see.
36 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Child/Teen
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Psychologist, Ed.D., ABPP
One of my specialities is working with young athletes to perform at their best. I offer Mental Skills Training and an array of Sports Psychology techniques to improve confidence, concentration and calmness. My background as a tennis teaching professional and having played varsity tennis in high school, college and beyond give me a unique understanding of the pressures young athletes face whether it is making the local high team or striving to be a professional on tour or playing in the major leagues. As a sports psychology consultant and mental skills coach, I can help young athletes to perform at their best.
51 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Birmingham carries one of the most significant civil rights legacies of any American city — the site of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and pivotal moments in the fight for racial justice — and this history creates a distinctive context in which racial identity, historical trauma, and community resilience are active themes in local therapy culture. The city is home to UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham), one of the country's premier academic medical centers, which anchors significant mental health research, training, and clinical infrastructure. Birmingham's African American community — which comprises a majority of the city's population — drives strong demand for culturally affirming therapists who understand racial trauma and intergenerational resilience. The broader Birmingham metro's mix of healthcare, finance, and manufacturing industries creates diverse occupational therapy demand across a metropolitan area larger than the city itself.
Child therapists in Birmingham, Alabama Statistics
Child therapists in Birmingham, Alabama average 19 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Family Systems Therapy (50%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
|
| 27% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Teen |
| 93% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 48% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |