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Top therapists in Birmingham, AL accepting new patients

Discover personalized mental health care in Birmingham with 641 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.

Bryan Strycula

Bryan Strycula

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My therapeutic approach is client centered, collaborative, and eclectic consisting of a wide array of theoretical orientations and modalities to suit your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kelli Rue-Bachini

Kelli Rue-Bachini

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Cornelie Johnson

Cornelie Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Therapy with me isn't about perfection—it's about progress, healing, and yes, the occasional bad joke if it helps you smile.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Holley

Michelle Holley

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am client-centered and utilize evidence-based practices, backed by years of research and success, to help my clients reach their goals!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Beth Norwood

Mary Beth Norwood

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I have extensive experience working with individuals managing depression, anxiety, anger, adjustment disorder and life changes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 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
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
Divya Karivalathu

Divya Karivalathu

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach is individualized, supportive, and flexible so we can focus on what truly fits you and your goals.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shavon Rich

Shavon Rich

Therapist

Virtual • Dothan, AL


“My approach to therapy is client-centered, compassionate, and empowering. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shalisha Curry

Shalisha Curry

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“You can expect to have insight into your current needs and feel empowered to embrace a healthy solution.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Gilmer

Ashley Gilmer

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Ultimately I want all my clients to become a better You. With this you will be able to understand and process your emotions...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My passion is supporting individuals through life transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, anxiety, depression, and relationship changes.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Holistic, Open-minded, 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
LaWendy Willis

LaWendy Willis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Opelika, AL


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 17 years of experience supporting individuals and families across the lifespan, from the perinatal period through older adulthood. My professional background includes private practice, school counseling, and serving as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. All of these experiences deepened my understanding of how early life experiences shape long-term mental health and well-being. I believe healing and resilience are strengthened through meaningful connections—whether through family, community, or chosen support systems.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carla Ferguson

Carla Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients to build resilience and find contentment with self and others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ruth Mote

Ruth Mote

Therapist

Virtual • Gulf Shores, AL


“I've walked through very dark seasons in my own life, and that shapes how I show up in the therapy room with deep compassion, honesty, and a genuine understanding that healing is not always linear or easy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Raven Lang

Raven Lang

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, loss, and relationship stress.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vaughn O'Neal

Vaughn O'Neal

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Our work together will hinge on your realization that every word out of my mouth is for your benefit.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Deonia Young

Deonia Young

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My warm and humorous, integrated approach to therapy draws upon therapeutic components found within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Han Na Suh

Dr. Han Na Suh

Psychologist

Virtual • Alabama


I highly value relationships, influenced by my own cultural background. Distress that you experience, whether expressed in bodily pain or mental pain, may have roots in the hurt from your past and current relationships. This relationship could be person to person but also person to society and person to culture you are in. Distress from cultural and societal factors is also my focal interest and multicultural sensitivity and awareness is also how I approach counseling. Thus, my practice is based on interpersonal psychotherapy with a multicultural lens. Specific interests in my practice includes understanding what and how cultural factors (e.g., expectations, values) may influence client’s distress and somatic expressions of distress. I am also skilled in other approaches (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy) and thus can meet clients’ needs accordingly.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe in fostering a warm, open environment that encourages personal growth, emotional insight, and healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Candace Park

Candace Park

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My style is empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental. I reflect on your feelings with clarity and sensitivity, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout our work together.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I specialize in addressing workplace stress, anxiety, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, including marital and family conflict.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiana Welch

Tiana Welch

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Have you ever felt like you're accomplishing everything but still feel unfulfilled or unsatisfied? Do you give so much of yourself to others that little is left for you at the end of the day? Does your child's behaviors (fighting, defiance, truancy, argumentative) leave you wondering what's really going on beneath the surface. It just might be time to take a deeper look.

I’m Tiana Welch, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, providing telehealth therapy for children, teens, and young adult/adult women. With six years of experience, I have supported clients facing many challenges, including mental health concerns, behavioral issues, and substance abuse. My passion lies in helping children, teens, and families take a deeper look at behaviors to uncover the root causes, and in supporting young adult and adult women as they peel back the layers of perfectionism, burnout, and societal expectations to reconnect with their true selves.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy attending Pilates and spin classes, coloring, painting, reading, and exploring new creative hobbies like learning to sew (this month).

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristi James

Kristi James

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Kristi's therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Exposure Therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Arthur "Bo" Mallory

Arthur "Bo" Mallory

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I work with individual adults who need more help with overcoming mental health challenges. I'm a licensed therapist and have experience treating depression, anxiety, anger, interpersonal issues, OCD, grief/loss and panic disorder. I have worked as an outpatient therapist for 3.5 years and also have experience working in the inpatient and community settings.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My style is warm, direct, and grounded in real-life strategies to help you feel more centered and capable day-to-day.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marea Ennis

Marea Ennis

Therapist

Virtual • Hoover, AL


“My primary focus is supporting mothers experiencing anticipatory grief, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant loss, and the complex emotions that accompany these experiences.”
End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kim Nicholson

Kim Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am a retired Air Force Veteran and former government employee who understands how life issues can drain you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kiara Smith

Kiara Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My therapeutic style is direct, supportive, and grounded in practical tools you can use in everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimitria Smith

Kimitria Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest. My communication style is compassionate, empowering, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a space where you can speak your truth openly, without fear of being misunderstood or criticized. At the same time, I value direct honesty and gentle accountability because real change often comes from being both supported and challenged in healthy ways.

I take a strength-based, person-centered approach, meaning we focus on what is already working for you while building new tools to help you move forward.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Raziya Webster

Raziya Webster

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Hi! My name is Raziya. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. I am passionate about helping clients reach their full potential in life.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darryl Carter

Darryl Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Cooper-Lawton

Katherine Cooper-Lawton

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, honesty, and practical solutions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Hall

Dr. Stephanie Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I create a safe, non-judgmental space and draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed care...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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.