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Top therapists in Huntsville, AL accepting new patients

Access mental health care in Huntsville's neighborhoods—from Downtown to Whitesburg to Madison—with Headway's 661 provider network. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, and free intake consultations help match you with the right fit. Accepted insurance plans help reduce out-of-pocket costs significantly.

Tara Finzel

Tara Finzel

Therapist

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


“I have been a medical social worker for over 20 years. I have recently transitioned to a clinical role to provide a deeper level of support to help people through challenging seasons of life.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Gladden

Jason Gladden

Therapist

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


“I strive to create a comfortable environment and attempt to balance between professionalism and a less formal feel.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ida Wadsworth

Ida Wadsworth

Therapist

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


“I specialize in trauma informed care and use a collaborative yet eclectic approach in order to fit the needs of each unique individual I see.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Courtney Hawkins

Courtney Hawkins

Therapist

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


I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, identity/LGBTQIA+ concerns, ADHD, and relationship/couples issues.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kalonda Coleman

Kalonda Coleman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Huntsville, AL


“I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Nester-Farmer

Jennifer Nester-Farmer

Therapist

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


“I believe that therapy can open a path leading to healing and growth through challenging situations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kalhil Franklin

Kalhil Franklin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Huntsville, AL


“My life has been dedicated to serving as an advocate for the marginalized and underrepresented in society.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lakeasha Ford

Lakeasha Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Huntsville, AL


“I help individuals understand how their thoughts and feelings influence their behaviors and actions through a combination of different treatment approaches.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jakob Hale

Jakob Hale

Therapist

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


I provide experiential-based counseling services for all ages. It is important to me that you have an experience in therapy that is uniquely yours. Standard talk therapy is not for everyone and that is why I offer other options that you may find more therapeutic and beneficial. During your intake consultation, I will help you choose a path that will best meet your needs.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammy Ziegler McCreery

Tammy Ziegler McCreery

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Huntsville, AL


“I prioritize creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where difficult conversations can happen honestly.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Valannda Hazzard

Valannda Hazzard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • 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 8 insurance carriers
Jennique Robinson

Jennique Robinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Huntsville, AL


“I help clients retrain their brains and calm their nervous systems so they can better manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and life's unexpected transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
S. Lorraine Davis

S. Lorraine Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • 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 5 insurance carriers
Nathan Beaulieu

Nathan Beaulieu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Madison, AL


“I provide a safe environment to let each person know that they can express themselves without fear of being judged.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erica Woodard

Erica Woodard

Therapist

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


“I'm passionate about helping people navigate through sex and intimacy issues related to relationship discord, stress, low self-esteem, and conflicting values.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Dulaney

Amanda Dulaney

Therapist

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


“My approach with children, teens, and adults is grounded in person centered, solution focused to help provide support in whatever aspect of life is needed.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Vanlith

Brittany Vanlith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Madison, AL


“I am proudly Completely "weirdo friendly"—in fact, the beautifully "unusual" people are my absolute favorite to work with!”
Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erica Hochberger

Erica Hochberger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Hazel Green, AL


“Therapy provides a specific time and place to dig into whatever is really bothering you, learn skills to deal with stress, and maybe even grow closer to the people you love most.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenni Akins

Jenni Akins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Elkmont, AL


“I'm not afraid to challenge you when it's needed, and I'll be right there alongside you through the process, offering empathy, humor, and encouragement along the way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Coleman Thompson

Coleman Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Madry

Ashley Madry

Therapist

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


“I believe each individual has a personal journey and while on their personal journey of growth and transformation they have the ability to positively affect the lives of others.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Maegan Williams Pope

Maegan Williams Pope

Therapist

Virtual • Sylacauga, AL


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals and families to heal. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy—not just from my clinical training, but from my lived experience as a wife and mother of two. I understand the complexities of balancing family life with personal growth, and I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate those same hurdles with resilience.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Raven Lang

Raven Lang

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“After nearly two decades in mental health, hospice, and medical social work, I bring deep experience sitting with people in some of life's hardest moments...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffrey Steward

Jeffrey Steward

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and healing when provided a safe, supportive, and affirming environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn

Therapist

Virtual • Mobile, AL


I am Tony Gunn, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Substance Abuse Professional and a board certified transgender care therapist. I value connection, trust, and respect.

I work with adults, teens, families, and couples. My focus areas include LGBTQIA+ clients, gender nonconforming clients, transgender care, sexual health concerns, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and major life transitions.

You receive care grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and collaboration. Sessions center on clear goals, practical skills, and meaningful insight. I create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood without judgment.

I provide services through in-person and telehealth settings. My approach blends evidence-based practice with care shaped around your needs, values, and lived experience. My goal centers on supporting clarity, stability, and long-term well-being through an affirming therapeutic relationship.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sparkle Cunningham

Sparkle Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach in therapy is empowering and solution focused. It is important to be honest throughout the process and trust yourself to make the right choices for your own life challenging situations.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer Reynolds

Dr. Jennifer Reynolds

Therapist

Virtual • 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My style is supportive but direct—I value honest conversations, accountability, and helping clients make meaningful progress at their own pace.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mobile, AL


“I have over 20 years of working with Individuals and Families in Crisis using a Trauma Informed approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lee Cunningham

Lee Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe in a holistic approach to wellness which includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual components.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lilly Nelson Maxwell

Lilly Nelson Maxwell

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My therapeutic approach includes evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabrielle Franklin

Gabrielle Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Welcome! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have worked in a variety of clinical and veteran-focused settings, which has shaped my understanding of how life experiences impact mental health. I am passionate about creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move toward the life you want.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather McDermott-Johnson

Heather McDermott-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe every person deserves a compassionate space where they feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Gay Lee

Dr. Gay Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Hurt, pain, and anger do not define who we are; they open our emotional pathways to inform us of the need and time for change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Milam

Patrick Milam

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


My name is Patrick Milam but I go by my middle name, Taylor. I specialize in alcohol and substance abuse, anxiety, stress management, and relationship concerns. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where clients can feel understood, build healthier patterns, and move toward meaningful change.

I earned my master's degree in social work from the University of Alabama in 2020 and am licensed as an independent clinical social worker (LICSW) by the Alabama Board of Social Work.

My goal is to help you feel encouraged, supported, and empowered every step of the way. Reach out when you're ready to get started.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carmen Woods

Carmen Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am committed to assisting clients in recognizing their own strengths, and develop skills that will foster desired and meaningful changes in their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aline Mays

Aline Mays

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dothan, AL


“I believe in empowering individuals to pursue positive change and authenticity by providing the appropriate support tools within a safe and non-judgmental environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Huntsville, AL

Number of therapists serving Huntsville, AL
There are over 651 therapists in Huntsville, AL accepting new patients.
651+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 79%Trauma
  • 78%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
  • 44%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 15%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 44%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Private Independent Practice
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 an Anxiety Therapist in Huntsville

Searching for therapists in Huntsville starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, stress, or major life changes. As you compare Huntsville therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties and approach match what you want to address. Provider bios can help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or skills-based support.

Huntsville has therapy options across nearby areas like Downtown, Whitesburg, Madison, and surrounding communities, with both in-person and virtual appointments available. Virtual therapy can add more choice if office location, commute time, or appointment timing matters. As you narrow your search, review whether each therapist is accepting new clients, has availability that fits your schedule, and offers a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before you book can also show how a therapist describes their style, session structure, and experience with concerns like yours.

Therapy in Huntsville can be a significant investment without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between virtual and in-person care. You can compare therapist profiles, review availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

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