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Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Birmingham, AL

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Top anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Birmingham, AL

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Andria Bradley

Andria Bradley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I believe therapy is not about fixing who you are, but about creating space to know yourself more deeply, heal from painful experiences, and develop tools to build a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, OCD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Roy Chambers

Roy Chambers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


Hello everyone! My name is Roy Chambers IV. I work with children, adolescents, and adults while specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, adhd, grief, and stress. I have 7 years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rekita Jackson

Rekita Jackson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Birmingham, AL


Hello. My name is Rekita Jackson and I am the owner of 2nd Chances Better Choices Counseling and Consulting Services. I'm a Licenced Professional Counselor and also hold certifications in Grief Couseling and Anger Management. I have over 20 years of experience in helping people within the behavioral / mental health community.

I specialize in individual, family and group counseling. My particular interests are working with individuals who are struggling with personal life stressors, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse and re-entry counseling.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Sciacca

Katherine Sciacca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Mountain Brook, AL


“The therapy room is our laboratory. It is a place where we explore possibilities, deconstruct illusions, and release what we no longer want to carry with us.”
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jordyn Diggs

Jordyn Diggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“Your sessions with me will offer an opportunity to think out loud, process your thoughts, receive feedback and gain insight on your mental health.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Reynolds

Dr. Jennifer Reynolds

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I have realized that she likes outpatient private practice the best because she can really do great work with clients to assist them in becoming the best version of themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shari Nehemiah

Shari Nehemiah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space while also encouraging growth and accountability.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Whitney Shelton

Whitney Shelton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“I take a laid-back, approachable style to therapy, creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself no pressure, no judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tara Lawton

Tara Lawton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Hoover, AL


“My style is open, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership—one where you feel safe to be vulnerable, explore difficult emotions, and take steady steps toward growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karen Blackburn

Karen Blackburn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Montgomery, AL


“I feel honored to work with adults 45 and older, supporting them through life transitions and the deep challenges of grief.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maegan McRoberts

Maegan McRoberts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“We are going to look closely at the specific habits, overthinking, and loops that are keeping you stuck, and give you real-world tools to change them.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin White

Kristin White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Hoover, AL


“I integrate evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a warm and empathetic style, empowering clients to find clarity and balance in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chernell Bizzell-Barnett

Chernell Bizzell-Barnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“My approach to therapy is to tenderly and respectfully help individuals start an authentic healing journey.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Graham

James Graham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“Through trauma-informed narrative therapy, I aim to hold a broad and open space for you to share your story.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Martina Dailey

Martina Dailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I create a space that values each individual's unique perspective, encouraging open communication and a collaborative approach to treatment.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Verrick Taylor

Verrick Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“My desire is to support and empower each individual with awareness, skills, and courage to transition to more preferred positions in living.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Haley Goerke

Haley Goerke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Hoover, AL


“As a new mother, I have become passionate about working with new moms as they navigate the profound transition into motherhood.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bailey Parker

Bailey Parker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Hoover, AL


“My goal is to create a warm, safe, and encouraging environment where you can feel comfortable being open and vulnerable while also feeling supported and empowered.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan Rohwedder

Susan Rohwedder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Birmingham, AL


I am a licensed professional counselor. I have been working in the mental health field for over six years. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I love working with people from all walks of life.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Nichols

Jasmine Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I often use an integrative approach to treatment. That means that I adapt interventions from different theories and treatment modalities based on the clients needs and presenting problems.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Foster

Lauren Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama who is passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danna Perdue-Melton

Danna Perdue-Melton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Hoover, AL


“My approach is a combination of behavioral and client-centered... I assist you in developing skills to work through your problems and find your own solutions.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brion Carlson

Brion Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Birmingham, AL


Are you feeling stuck between who you are and who you know you were meant to be? I help clients grappling with meaning, mortality, authenticity, and purpose. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I specialize in depression, anxieties, and addictions that have these deeper existential roots. I help people struggling with shame, loneliness, heartbreak, aging, illness, grief, and loss of meaning build a life worth living and a Self worth living it. I believe in building new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Thompson

Jennifer Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“Working with adults, children, and families for over 30 years has given me the opportunity to see individuals overcome many challenging situations and gain valuable tools to cope with life's stressors.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Japonica Bryant

Japonica Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy is not just about coping—it's about transforming how you see yourself and what you believe is possible.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Stoudenmire

Janet Stoudenmire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Bessemer, AL


I am Janet P. Stoudenmire-Smith, owner of Alabama Wellness and Recovery Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S). I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, families, veterans, and court-referred clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management concerns, substance use issues, family conflict, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients find healing, hope, and wellness.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alexandria Cottrell

Alexandria Cottrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Pelham, AL


“With understanding of how intersectionality and identity shape mental health, I help clients identify and apply self-care practices and build self-compassion.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karmel Mayo

Karmel Mayo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Helena, AL


Are you longing for a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported? When anxiety, PTSD, depression, life transitions, etc. begin to weigh heavily, it can feel difficult to move forward. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where healing and hope can begin to take root.

I am a graduate of the University of Alabama’s Master’s program in Rehabilitation Counseling, with a focus on recovery, and I bring additional experience from working in foster care and educational settings. This background informs my trauma-aware, person-centered approach.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Identity issues, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mandy Carter

Mandy Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Alabaster, AL


Your Story. Your Purpose. Your Identity. Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about uncovering who you've always been. Life has a way of shaping us. Painful experiences, trauma, loss, relationships, and fear can leave us carrying beliefs and protective patterns that once helped us survive, but now no longer serve us. Together, we'll explore your story, heal unresolved wounds, challenge limiting beliefs, and reconnect with the authentic identity that's been there all along.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Identity issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Crystal Crim

Crystal Crim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Alabaster, AL


“I believe that each person has a story that deserves to be heard; I want to help people share their stories.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Daniel McAlpine

Daniel McAlpine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Hayden, AL


“My approach is flexible and client-centered, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods to ensure the process is guided by each client's unique needs and goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rashada Smith

Rashada Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, AL


“My background in community mental health and military service has shaped my calm, grounded, and compassionate approach.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Monique Lewis

Monique Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My goal is to help you slow things down enough to understand what's actually happening beneath those patterns, and begin making sense of your emotional and relational experiences in a way that feels clear, grounded, and supportive.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Williams

Amanda Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe every person has strengths and resilience that can be leveraged to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. LaShun Young

Dr. LaShun Young

Psychologist

Virtual • Alabama


“My passion is helping people find healing, clarity, and pratical tools to improve their emotional well-being and overall quality of life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shannon Fincher

Shannon Fincher

Therapist

Virtual • Chatom, AL


“I believe in supporting and challenging people to explore their lives, emotions, behaviors and relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michele Kelly

Michele Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized. I begin with a comprehensive assessment so that together we can identify the approaches that will be most effective for you.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Savanna Shackelford

Savanna Shackelford

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I have a particular passion for working with teenagers — meeting them with patience, respect, and a belief in their capacity to heal and grow.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danita Stapleton

Danita Stapleton

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


With over 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families, I provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling grounded in rehabilitation and mental health practice. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, substance use concerns, and adjustment to disability. My background includes extensive work with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children with emotional and behavioral disorders, and youth in foster and adoptive care. I also provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, as well as individual, couples, family, and group counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), I am committed to providing ethical, culturally responsive, and practical support to help clients build resilience and move forward with confidence.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kennedi Lawson

Kennedi Lawson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach to therapy is treating it like the journey it is. I have a mindful, guided approach that I hope will make you comfortable and promote grace and gratitude...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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