Stopping Smoking Therapists in Birmingham, AL

Not all therapists provide evidence-based therapies, and not all therapists who claim to provide CBT are specially trained in this approach. The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness team consists of doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in cognitive behavioral therapies. We are also trained in tailoring your treatment to your individual needs, so you can be sure you are receiving highly individualized care while also benefiting from the techniques that are proven to work.

I have extensive training and experience with behavior modification therapy. I start with learning what purpose or function the behaviors serve. Next, we explore if there is a healthier alternative, discover the root cause of the behavior, and/or focus on habit reduction and eventually elimination. I studied and researched self-control across my graduate training for children and adults.

Smoking is a deeply ingrained habit that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the known health risks associated with smoking, many individuals find it challenging to quit because of the addictive nature of nicotine and the psychological aspects of smoking. However, hypnotherapy has emerged as a powerful tool to help individuals overcome this addiction and embrace a healthier, smoke-free life.

I apply Motivational Interviewing as well as harm reduction approaches in helping individuals quit or cut back smoking and/or vaping.

Dr Clinton Smith has numerous handwritten testimonials from those who STOPPED SMOKING 2-3 packs per day. Learn how it was done with No Weight Gain or Withdrawal. See for yourself at: HypnosisByDoctors.com/StopSmoking

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

	61%	Female
	33%	Male
	6%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

53%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
47%	Behavioral Therapy
47%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
33%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
33%	Hypnotherapy
33%	Psychoeducational Therapy
27%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Ages Served

93%	Adult
73%	Senior
73%	Young Adult
33%	Teen
27%	Children

Client Focus

53%	Military / Veterans
53%	Women
47%	Christian
47%	Men
47%	Persons with Disabilities

Stopping Smoking therapists in Birmingham, Alabama AL

Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness

Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson

MindOverHealing Therapies

Kelli Tahaney

Dr. Clinton W. Smith