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Mikala Pickens

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should be a space where you feel understood, respected, and free to be yourself. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, with a focus on anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, life transitions, autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, fulfilling lives.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming. I use approaches such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs and goals. I strive to create a judgment-free space where we can work together to build practical tools and meaningful, lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and create a comfortable, supportive foundation for therapy. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, what's been happening in your life, and what you hope to accomplish. Together, we'll identify goals and begin exploring practical steps toward meaningful change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Faulkner University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Alabama)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35242

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