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Top therapists in Birmingham, AL accepting new patients

Discover personalized mental health care in Birmingham with 640 providers across the city's vibrant neighborhoods. Headway offers flexible scheduling, free consultations, and accepts 70+ insurance plans nationally. Focus on your wellbeing while we handle the coverage details.

Caroline Petty

Caroline Petty

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and challenge thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, overwhelm, and self-criticism.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Florine Croxton

Florine Croxton

Therapist

Virtual • Montgomery, AL


“I aim to create a safe and welcoming space where you can be yourself and feel empowered to heal and grow.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Divya Skipper

Divya Skipper

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I take a Client-Centered Approach, which means I meet the client where they are...focusing on treating the symptoms opposed to the "labels" is the approach I have embraced.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Taylor Stanley

Taylor Stanley

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I know recovery isn't linear, and I know what it looks like when someone finally starts to feel like themselves again.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Finamore

Rebecca Finamore

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My counseling style is collaborative, non-judgmental and supportive. We will use your personal strengths to help you move from a place of "stuck" to a place of hope and resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Penny Mitchell

Penny Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Winfield, AL


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and capable of creating meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Coleman Thompson

Coleman Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Decatur, AL


“Most of the clients I have worked with in the past would indicate feeling heard and growing throughout therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Douglas

Andrea Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based methods like CBT, SFT, and trauma-informed care to fit each client's unique needs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Teresa Utley

Teresa Utley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tuscaloosa, AL


“I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues.”
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jared Hood

Jared Hood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clanton, AL


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and trauma specialist with over sixteen years of experience. I specialize in working with children and adults experiencing anxiety, grief/loss, chronic illness and trauma.”
Anger management, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tiffany Thompson

Tiffany Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Attalla, AL


“My goal is to provide a supportive, therapeutic, non-judgmental environment for each individual to meet their goals and improve their quality of life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Glynnis Young

Glynnis Young

Therapist

Virtual • Montgomery, AL


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping you move from survival mode into greater clarity, confidence, and emotional wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Izandra Rudolph-Heard

Izandra Rudolph-Heard

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I partner with individuals to identify their strengths, navigate life's challenges, and foster meaningful growth and healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Karmen Norris

Karmen Norris

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am passionate about helping people move beyond simply surviving and begin thriving! I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, supported, challenged, empowered to create meaningful change in your life, and did I say feel seen?! :-)

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ursula Antonik-Buxton

Ursula Antonik-Buxton

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I will ask a lot of questions to truly understand the problem at hand and look for small steps that lead to the goals that you want to achieve.”
ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Gerald S "Sandy" Graham

Dr. Gerald S "Sandy" Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My style is direct, supportive, and results-focused—and we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Latarsia Williams

Latarsia Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


My name is Latarsia Renee Williams, but feel free to call me Tarsia (pronounced like Tasha). I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama, and I have been working with clients since 2016. My professional background includes supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups across a range of settings such as youth programs, detention facilities, group therapy environments, and private practice. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018 and became fully licensed in 2024.

I currently provide telehealth services to adults across Florida. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, grief, emotional regulation, low self-worth, mood and attention challenges, and relationship concerns. I also offer Christian counseling for those seeking to integrate their faith into the therapeutic process.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Taylor Cusack

Taylor Cusack

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My style is warm, direct, and non-judgmental. I focus on creating a space where you can speak freely, connect honestly, and feel supported while doing meaningful inner work.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ebone Newton

Ebone Newton

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“As your therapist, I will guide you through challenging situations, working collaboratively to develop a tailored plan that addresses obstacles, cultivates effective coping strategies, nurtures healthy relationships, and more.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Netria Hill

Netria Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My goal is to help every client to gain the needed coping skills to live life as normal as they can...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashelea McCain

Ashelea McCain

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I honor every part of your identity—including race, culture, gender, and lived experiences—and strive to create an inclusive space for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, professionals, veterans, and families involved with Child Protective Services.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Teneshia Bryant

Teneshia Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tuskegee, AL


“I believe that the mind believes whatever we feed it, I work with my clients to explore their thought patterns and how they impact their current circumstances.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amani Shalom Wellness

Amani Shalom Wellness

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“You can walk away from therapy with a clearer understanding, as well as, tools and skills to be the best version of yourself.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tanya Graves

Tanya Graves

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I specialize in helping clients navigate emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, and family dynamics, using a warm, grounded, and straight forward approach that helps people feel safe, understood and...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
April Chapel

April Chapel

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am a faith-based Licensed Professional Counselor and Trauma Specialist who helps Christian women break free from trauma bonds, challenge shame-based beliefs, and heal from emotional, verbal, spiritual, or narcissistic abuse.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shannon Brown

Shannon Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Enterprise, AL


“Her goal of psychotherapy is to facilitate positive change in her clients seeking better emotional and social functioning...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mind Body Spirit Mft

Mind Body Spirit Mft

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“We provide an integrative approach to therapy incorporating EMDR therapy and holistic practices such as, sound healing, breath work, and trauma-informed yoga...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Krystin Cuthrell

Krystin Cuthrell

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Krystin Cuthrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose work is shaped by a lifelong connection to movement and creative expression. She began her career as a ballet instructor and later spent more than a decade teaching yoga, experiences that deepened her understanding of embodiment, compassion, and the mind–body relationship.

She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville State University in 2023 and is currently pursuing her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands. Krystin primarily supports traditional and non‐traditional college students, specializing in religious trauma, body‐image concerns, identity development, self‐compassion, and LGBTQIA+‐affirming care.

Grounded in expressive arts and mindful, strengths‐based approaches, she also presents at local and state-wide conferences on the importance of self‐care for helping professionals.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
S. Lorraine Davis

S. Lorraine Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Huntsville, AL


“I keep therapy grounded and practical. I utilize SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy), Strength-Based Therapy and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Women's issues
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Melodi Howard

Melodi Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Hello, I’m thrilled you’re here! As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and Texas, as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas, I prioritize your mental health and well-being. I understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and finding the right therapist is a significant step. Congratulations on taking this essential journey towards personal growth! With 15 years of counseling experience, I have dedicated the last decade to clinical practice, helping adolescents and adults aged 16 and up navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress management and various mental health concerns.

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracye Valentine

Tracye Valentine

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe in listening to clients and providing them life-long tools for their behavioral and mental health success.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valannda Hazzard

Valannda Hazzard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntsville, AL


“My aim is to assist you with discovering and implementing those tools needed to sustain you in your unique process to become your best self through empathy, validation, and perseverance.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
La Tycia Jones

La Tycia Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Hoover, AL


Client focused mental health psychotherapist with over 15 year of clinical and practice experience.

Dedicated in guiding individuals toward mental wellness and personal growth.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Dallas Rabig

Dr. Dallas Rabig

Therapist

Virtual • Montgomery, AL


“My hope is that you will experience a warm and accepting environment where you feel comfortable enough to share your story as we walk together on the journey toward healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audrey Gallas

Audrey Gallas

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a deep commitment to helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate grief, and find safety and strength within themselves. My clinical focus is on trauma recovery, including PTSD and complex PTSD, as well as those experiencing loss and grief (both loss of a loved one and also disenfranchised grief).

Over the years, I’ve pursued extensive training in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and grief processing.

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Brittany Dennis-Hancock

Dr. Brittany Dennis-Hancock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Auburn, AL


“Everyone has a unique story, and I believe that my job as a counselor is to hold your story with care as we work to make sense of it together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Virginia Gordon

Virginia Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Mobile, AL


“I believe in the utmost need for connection and a trusting therapeutic alliance for positive outcomes to be a result of counseling.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Giselle Sharp

Giselle Sharp

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I have decided to focus my practice to working with adults dealing with past trauma experiences and helping them in their healing journey.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jalana Johnson

Jalana Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Birmingham, AL


“I love Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rhonda Niemeyer

Rhonda Niemeyer

Therapist

Virtual • Madison, AL


“I will do my best to help you through relationship building while establishing, understanding, and helping you to reach your goals in a warm, non-judgmental environment.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Birmingham

Finding the right therapist in Birmingham starts with getting clear on the type of support you're looking for. Therapists in Birmingham, AL specialize in a wide range of concerns — from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship issues, life transitions, and more. Whether you're looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, couples counseling, or family therapy, choosing a licensed provider (such as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or psychologist) with experience in your specific area of concern can make a meaningful difference.

With hundreds of providers practicing across Birmingham and surrounding areas like Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Mountain Brook, narrowing your options can feel like a lot. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider's specialty, their approach to therapy, session format (virtual or in-person), or scheduling availability. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their style and decide if they're a good match.

Therapy in Birmingham can be expensive out of pocket, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who fits your needs and your budget.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.