Self Psychology Therapists in Birmingham, AL

I am an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor and have learned the best way to communicate about any situation is to LISTEN. Put yourself in the other persons position and listen for what they want you to acknowledge. Communication is the key to finding a solution. The secret is that you have to be ready to hear and see the truth to move forward.

My goal is to help you identify and resolve issues that may be preventing you from getting more of what you want in life. My style is warm and empathic, yet I can be challenging when it is needed in order to achieve growth.

For an appointment call (251) 473-3410. Twelve licensed counselors, with offices in Mobile, Fairhope and Atmore, provide specialized treatment for individuals and families impacted by life problems, relationship stress, mental health issues, substance abuse problems, and abuse. We strive to help people in a safe, private, non-judgmental place to work through issues & ultimately find some peace and happiness in life. Our group includes experts in fields of sex therapy, grief counseling, addiction problems and LGBTQ needs.

I aim to build on your strengths (even if you aren't sure you have any!), and help you find clarity in what you want in life, and how to get there. By gaining insight into the origins of your concerns, and patterns in relationships, you can be more intentional in how to engage with others and how to cope better with challenges. I provide honest and direct feedback to my clients, with sensitivity to how you might recieve it. I believe strongly in authenticity and compassion.

Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.

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.

Gender ID

	47%	Male
	46%	Female
	7%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

87%	Depression
67%	Anxiety or Fears
60%	Stress
53%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
53%	Self Esteem
53%	Social Anxiety
47%	Men’s Issues

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
53%	Senior
33%	Teen
7%	Children

Client Focus

27%	LGBTQ+
27%	Women
20%	Men
7%	Black / African American
7%	Military / Veterans

Self Psychology therapists in Birmingham, Alabama AL

Patricia Scholl

Dr. Tara Thompson

Collins Counseling Associates

Erica Hart

Kourtney Bennett