Existential / Humanistic therapists in Birmingham, Alabama AL
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Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Amy L. Holdbrooks, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, ALC, BSW
Many believe expressing your feelings is a sign of weakness, creating a stigma surrounding mental health. However, the exact opposite is true! Knowing when to ask for help shows courage, strength, and wisdom. Physical and emotional health are tightly intertwined. When we know precisely what is wrong, we can face the problem head-on, allowing us to see firsthand that knowledge is power!
I was first introduced to depression and anxiety through a wiry, slightly rumpled, highly cantankerous psychology professor when I was only 19 years old. I will never forget that lecture as long as I live. As he presented the 'day’s topic,' he peered intently around the room as if he could read our very thoughts. Then, he threw down his book and left the room without warning, leaving us there in stunned silence. After what seemed like an hour (probably only five minutes), he returned with 25 lb. weights strapped to each arm and leg and a pack filled with two 50 lbs. fastened to his back. As he began to lecture, he proceeded to pace up and down each row of the classroom. He was not a young man, and as he talked, he became winded and was forced to stop and catch his breath. He was an excellent orator, by history, but on this day, he seemed entirely out of his comfort zone. He was confused, preoccupied, stressed, and somewhat fragile. As the class concluded and we began to slowly make our way to the door, the professor said, “Oh, and by the way, living with depression and anxiety is much like trying to do a simple daily task with over 200 lbs. of weight strapped to your very soul. Now, go and have a good evening.”
Having struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my adult life, and now as a counselor, I will have to say that the professor’s illustration was prophetically spot on! In fact, it was brilliant!
8 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
RGV Cross Over Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, M. Ed., LPC (AL), LPC (TX)
I believe what makes a therapist great is the ability to love and accept their clients just as they are and to know that clients have the autonomy to choose and to make the best choice for their own life. Although there might be times when we are confronted with difficulties and trials, these are not permanent and clients can use these seasons for growth. This belief makes RGV Cross Over Counseling a great choice for you, and a stepping stone to crossover into healing!
22 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Dr Barbara Hall
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My background in mental healthcare enables me to bring a new perspective to people navigating stressful transitions and confronting difficult issues in their lives. I help people move forward with self compassion and increased understanding of themselves and others. The treatment I do is designed to meet individual concerns and needs. Greater clarity and new insights lead to successful resolutions.
30 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Dr. Mike Lee
Psychologist
The focus of my practice is on assisting thoughtful, motivated individuals to deepen self-understanding, alleviate points of pain, and increase capacities for full and contented living.
13 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Kate Kittredge
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C, LP
You don’t have to navigate life’s hardest seasons alone. I believe therapy is a place where you can take off the mask, exhale, and be met with empathy, curiosity, and respect. My role is to walk beside you—helping you find meaning, healing, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself and the people you love.
My approach is humanistic and person-centered, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I blend evidence-based and experiential methods, drawing from somatic and brain-based modalities such as Brainspotting to support both emotional and physiological healing. Our work together unfolds at your pace, guided by what feels most important and authentic to you.
I specialize in supporting individuals through the perinatal period—including pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy or birth trauma, loss, and the complex emotions that accompany the journey of building a family. I also work with those experiencing anxiety, burnout, grief, or major life transitions, helping clients reconnect with their sense of stability and self-trust.
In therapy, we’ll explore not only the stories you tell yourself but also how those stories live in your body. Together, we’ll learn to listen to what your nervous system is communicating, create space for what’s been held too tightly, and build new ways of coping and thriving.
My goal is to help you feel more at home within yourself—to find a sense of balance, clarity, and self-compassion, even when life feels uncertain. Healing isn’t about erasing pain; it’s about creating room for hope and meaning to grow beside it.
If you’re ready to begin—or even if you’re not sure where to start—I’ll meet you right where you are. You deserve support that honors your whole self.
Visit katekittredgetherapy.com to learn more or reach out to schedule a consultation.
8 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.
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Birmingham, Alabama Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Birmingham, Alabama average 17 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (78%), and Stress (66%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 66% | Stress |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 48% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |