Are you looking for tangible strategies for real people facing real challenges? Penny Baker is a seasoned licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 30 years of experience. With a down-to-earth approach and a commitment to keeping therapy real and practical, Penny incorporates a passion for empowering individuals and families to overcome life's challenges and find their own answers. She values authenticity and connection, striving to create a warm and welcoming space where clients feel comf...
We can provide you with the support needed to transform yourself. Change can be stressful, and growth can be painful. We can help you gain control and thrive. We have a team of 20+ mental health providers to help with both online and in person sessions....
Hi, I’m Dr. Upchurch-Butler, a licensed professional counselor with experience helping students in higher education navigate life’s challenges. I work with students who are struggling with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, life transitions, and other concerns that make daily life feel overwhelming. Many of the students I work with feel stuck in their thoughts, over think everything, or constantly doubt themselves. Some put others first while their own needs go unmet, wh...
Lifecare Wellness Counseling is a Psychotherapy practice located in downtown Tuscaloosa, AL. We are committed to serving the people in our community. We are wholly open to accepting all individuals as well as their pursuit of wellness. We work persistently and intentionally to foster an environment conducive to emotional and social development which means it must also be a welcoming environment respectful of the diversity of backgrounds and appreciative of the richness in the variety of perspect...
In a world that often values toughness, being a highly sensitive and soft-hearted person can feel like a burden. We might say “yes” when we really mean “no”. And we may feel like we have to act differently to fit in, even if it means putting others before ourselves. Sometimes it can feel tough to find our inner courage, speak up for what we want, and create positive boundaries. This can be especially true when we’re striving for success in our careers, supporting our loved ones emotionally, or n...
Our mission is to create an environment tailored by an approach to each client individually with unconditional reinforcement, focusing on their strengths, motivations, and goals so they can recognize the possibilities for a positive transformation in their lives....
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Guessing your way through life is stressful. I work with college students who are realizing that there's a lot of things that they weren't taught in school and are ready to take control of their future. Now that you have more freedom and choice, you also have to figure out what to do with it. Who are you? Who do you want to be? What do you want to do with your life? How do you get there? If you're starting out college, you might be trying to get yourself into a routine, make new friends, nav...
We specialize in evidence based counseling for individuals, couples, families & groups. Our areas of expertise include: childhood trauma, relationship building, intimate partner/family violence, parent-adult child relationships, gerontology, caregiver support including grief & loss....
Are you overwhelmed with emotions due to the adjustment of your big transition? Are you getting close to finishing out your college experience and dealing with the emotions that are arising due to the upcoming change? Are you adjusting to the many different obstacles of being a college student and need a safe space to discuss what you are feeling? Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, family conflicts, grief, feeling lonely, etc. You are not alone. You have come t...
At Ascension Counseling, it is our goal to serve those who are in need of mental health/emotional support in a private, safe and confidential environment. Students are in constant need of emotional support, practical ways to deal with everyday stress; sometimes, they just need someone to listen as they process thoughts and feelings. We strive to be that support through in-office and online sessions....
Do you feel overwhelmed and out of control? Are you dealing with difficult people and problematic situations? Let us help you focus on the things that you can control and change. Let's focus on changing your attitudes, expectations, and outlook, If therapy could help you find what you're looking for in life, you owe it to yourself to try it. You're worth it!...
Life can be brutal, can’t it?! Can you remember that time in life when you were happy, like top of the world scream it from the rooftops happy? In that moment, everything was right in your world and then well, life happened. Now you look back and have so many questions…What happened? Let me tell you, you are not alone! We’ve all been there in some season of life. But who says this can’t make us better! Every person comes to therapy with their own individual needs. Therefore, we adapt our inte...
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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Private Independent License in Alabama (LICSW, PIP). My educational background includes obtaining my BSW from Auburn University in 1998, War Eagle! And then just a year later, I earned my MSW from the University of Alabama, Roll Tide!!! As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I have come to believe that healing is found through connection with your tribe, fostering community, and being intentional about your life’...
I have over 25 years experience in the Mental Health field, having worked in a variety of settings. I have certification in Trauma Counseling. I work with all ages, regardless of sex, race, lifestyle choice, or economic status. If you are having challenges because of anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, academic challenges, living situations, or family issues, or if you just need some clarification on working on life goals, I can provide you with assistance. Not only am I a licensed co...
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Have you become overwhelmed with the stressors of life and don't know how to better manage being pulled in what feels like 100 different directions at once? Has school become hard for you to manage? Are you constantly worried or feel helpless or hopeless? Perhaps you are struggling with issues of self-esteem, confidence or perfectionism and it is interfering with your ability to have positive experiences with yourself and others. Your world may feel as though it is crashing in. You don't have t...
I specialize in counseling teenagers, college students, and young adults with various concerns, such as anxiety, self esteem, familial relationships, life transitions, trauma, social skills, and academic stress. I am particularly passionate about helping teenagers and young adults learn coping skills and discover self confidence to help navigate through difficult life transitions, academic and career stress, and relationship stress. The college and young adult years are some of the most diff...
Each of us have had experiences that have shaped us, affecting how we respond to others, how we express and manage anger, how we communicate, and how we view and value ourselves. In exploring these experiences and developing healthier coping skills, we can have the relationships we want, achieve our goals, and discover the life we are meant to live....