Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Birmingham, AL

"I'm a strength-based clinician that aspires to provide a nonjudgmental environment to facilitate healing."

Falyn Cochran is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field and counseling. She has a driven passion to help adults overcome life's unique challenges and gain interest in living a fulfilling life. Falyn specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, women's issues, and adjustment disorders.

Falyn completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Alabama. Falyn utilizes solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness approaches to therapy. She values building rapport with her clients to create a safe, supportive, and encouraging space.

Falyn is eager to support you in gaining new perspectives, overcoming life's challenges, and achieving fulfillment in your life. She believes that through therapeutic approaches you can continue to find interest in life and cope with the struggles life can bring.

"As someone who has first-hand experience with the positive impact of counseling, I look forward to the opportunity to see how I can best serve you on your journey. "

Brandy Smith is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Alabama with 13+ years post-doctoral experience. She was trained as a generalist and earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from University of Memphis. Brandy works with adults and approaches clinical work collaboratively: meeting clients where they are at and working together to reach their goals. She is well-trained to address diversity broadly defined, especially with concerns related to gender, sexual orientation, and race. Those are not the only areas of diversity experience and do not have to be the primary focus, but if diversity is relevant to include within best serving you, she is skilled in doing so.

Brandy views counseling as a collaboration between the client as the expert on their life and her as the expert on how to enhance mental well-being. Together, they identify goals and when needed break goals down to smaller sub-goals so that clients have identified, achievable steps/tasks they can work on between meetings to achieve desired change(s).

Brandy conceptualizes clients from a strength-based perspective and incorporates empowerment where relevant. While work in sessions is important, it’s work between sessions that will reap the greatest gains! She looks forward to the opportunity to enhance your coping and quality of life.

"Everyone has the right to be heard."

Pamela Pierce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, anger, and behavioral issues in youth and adults. She has 9 years of experience working with at-risk adolescents and adults with severe mental illness in a behavioral health setting. Pamela has worked with individuals and couples in a private practice setting for 2 years. She has a passion for collaboratively assisting individuals working through their anxiety, depression, and anger. It is Pamela's experience that behavioral issues tend to stem from an underlying issue.

Pamela completed her bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. She also holds a post-graduate degree in Play Therapy from Capella University. She has 6 years of experience in Child Development.

Pamela’s main goal is to provide you with support and encouragement. She believes that a compassionate ear is helpful in healing. Her theoretical approach to counseling is integrative, utilizing person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and reality therapy. Pam is open to learning about your identity and experiences by providing a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free atmosphere. She likes to meet you where you are to help bring clarity to your presenting problem.