Self Psychology Therapists in Mobile, AL

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.

We often think of ourselves as what we are given, but instead it's what we make of what we're given. I am guided by a view of identity as a creative narrative and see distress as often occurring when we feel stuck in that creation, bound to selves and lives that aren't working. The goal in therapy is not only to understand how and why we got stuck, but to reengage with our creative and imaginative selves, allowing us to explore new facets of ourselves and experiment with new ways of being. In many ways, we reduce suffering by reintroducing play in our worlds.

My training (Yale University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; four-year postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy) is broad and varied. I currently practice individual therapy and group therapy, both online. My approach to working with you will depend to a great degree on what you are seeking. Some people benefit from brief treatment; others seek and benefit from a deeper and longer exploration. I believe the combination of individual and group therapy can be particularly beneficial for many people. My work is guided as much by my own years of personal therapy and psychoanalysis as by my formal education.

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 do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.

Mobile is Alabama's only seaport and one of the Gulf Coast's oldest cities, with a Creole heritage and Mardi Gras tradition that predate New Orleans's celebrations — giving it a cultural richness distinct from most Alabama cities. The city has a large African American population and a significant community connected to the healthcare and aerospace sectors, including Airbus's US manufacturing base. University of South Alabama and USA Health provide both institutional mental health resources and clinical training programs that feed into the local therapy community. Mobile's strong faith community and conservative Southern culture mean spiritually integrated therapy is widely available, and therapists who can work within diverse religious frameworks find broad acceptance across the city's varied neighborhoods.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	44%	Male
	6%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	62%	In Person and Online
	38%	Online Only

Top Specialties

81%	Depression
69%	Anxiety or Fears
56%	Self Esteem
56%	Social Anxiety
56%	Stress
50%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
44%	Loss or Grief

Ages Served

100%	Adult
69%	Young Adult
56%	Senior
31%	Teen
6%	Children

Client Focus

25%	LGBTQ+
25%	Women
19%	Men
6%	Black / African American
6%	Military / Veterans

Self Psychology therapists in Mobile, Alabama AL

Collins Counseling Associates

Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon

Linda Michlin Ludwig

Dr. Tara Thompson

Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)