Adlerian Therapists in Huntsville, AL

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!

Hi there, my name is Rebecca Ray. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alabama. My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach including Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Committee Therapy, and Emotional Interviewing. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, couples, older adults, and families.

Hello, I am Rebecca L. Cohen, EdD, LPC. I love working with people and helping them reach their goals. I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and adults. I have worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns. I believe in not only working to understand the background that often fuels current behaviors or issues, but to also work to implement new skills and knowledge to help start making practical changes in life now. I look forward to talking with you and starting to help you reach your goals.

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.

I believe people can build the lives they want to live by aligning themselves with their values, which may shift with the various seasons of life.

Huntsville is one of the most economically anomalous cities in the American South — anchored by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the US Army's Redstone Arsenal, and a massive aerospace and defense industry cluster — creating a highly educated, well-compensated population with therapy demand centered on high-stakes career stress, security clearance-related anxiety, and the unique pressures of working in national security-adjacent roles. The city has grown dramatically in recent decades, attracting transplants from across the country, and therapists frequently address the social isolation and adjustment challenges of a fast-growing city where community roots are shallow for many residents. Huntsville Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Huntsville's unusual demographic profile — high concentration of STEM professionals, veterans, and military contractors — gives its therapy community a distinctive character compared to other Southern cities of similar size.

Gender ID

	86%	Female
	14%	Male

Session Type

	71%	In Person and Online
	29%	Online Only

Top Specialties

86%	Anxiety or Fears
86%	Depression
43%	ADHD
43%	Self Esteem
43%	Stress
43%	Women's Issues
29%	Addictions or Substance Abuse

Ages Served

100%	Adult
71%	Teen
71%	Young Adult
29%	Senior
14%	Children

Client Focus

43%	Women
29%	Asian
29%	Hispanic / Latino
29%	LGBTQ+
29%	Men

Adlerian therapists in Huntsville, AL

Amy L. Holdbrooks, LLC

Rebecca Ray

Rebecca L. Cohen

Dr. Tara Thompson

Dr. Amanda Malak

Adlerian Therapy therapists in Huntsville, AL Statistics

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