Existential / Humanistic therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL
Browse Existential / Humanistic therapists in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I’m Dr. Ilyssa Swartout, a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping adults and couples heal from past wounds and create meaningful change. My approach blends warmth, presence, and evidence-based therapy to help you move beyond old patterns and reconnect with your sense of worth and wholeness.
My background includes over 20 years of mentorship with James Bugental, Ph.D., founder of Humanistic Psychotherapy, and advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt Therapy, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). These approaches support healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties by addressing both emotional and body-based experiences.
As an EMDR Consultant and Certified In-Depth Therapist, I guide clients and other professionals toward lasting transformation and self-understanding.
Therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, recover, and thrive.
25 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL (Online Only)
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Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Nicole Montes is a licensed clinical psychologist who offers person-centered psychotherapy from a feminist lens, diversity informed lens. She specializes perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C) and specializes in chronic pain/disability & trauma. She stands for reproductive freedom, racial justice and the rights of trans and non-binary people and weaves these values into her work as a psychologist.
5 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
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Rebecca Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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.
34 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
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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 Vestavia Hills, AL
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Lisa J. Taylor
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Relationships can be the greatest source of joy in our lives, but they also have the capacity to cause us the most pain. If you are struggling to find joy or peace in any of your important relationships, please know that help and support are available! I am a clinical psychologist with training from Princeton University, New York University, and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as with over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Whether you are looking to improve a romantic relationship or your relationship with your children or other family members, or if you are simply hoping to learn better ways of understanding and communicating with the people you love, let me help you improve your relationship skills and find more satisfaction in your connection to others!
21 Years Experience
Online in Vestavia Hills, AL
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (72%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |