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You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. It is the character of growth t...
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You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. It is the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over eight years counseling individuals and families. I hold a B.S. in Psychology, a Minor in Music, and an M.S. in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and an M.A. in Counseling (School Counseling) from UAB. In 2008, I began as a Residential Instructor at Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health, serving at-risk youth. I've worked in psychiatric hospitalization, alternative schools (grades 7–12), adult corrections, community mental health, school-based counseling, and in-home services. My style is experiential and fluid, helping clients discover their potential.
I believe it's an honor to enter the counseling journey with someone, treating each client with curiosity, kindness, and confidence in their ability to heal. As a Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM), I work with trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. My approach includes CBT, trauma-focused therapy, DBT, and ACT.
"Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up." We all face similar challenges—managing daily stressors, seasonal setbacks, or long-term concerns affecting our ability to function. No matter the circumstance, you have the tools to get up but may need support. I welcome you on this journey. Rest assured, by taking this step, you've already won.
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Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
All relationships go through rough patches sometimes and none are without their fair share of challenges. Even the most perfectly matched couples disagree from time to time, and conflict can arise over seemingly small issues. But if you and your partner are arguing often or feel like your relationship is at a crossroads, it’s okay to ask for help and pursue counseling with a couples therapist or counselor.
Couples counseling can help you resolve a wide variety of issues that may be testing the strength of your relationship. Whether you’re facing a major complication like infidelity, a tough life transition, or simply having a hard time communicating lately, a licensed marriage and family therapist at Thriveworks in Birmingham, AL can help you work through your differences and reconnect. Reach out today for help.
Relationships require effort, plenty of patience, and lots of nurturing. Even with all the right components, problems may still arise. Couples counseling can help you smooth over the rocky parts of your relationship and highlight the components that make it stronger.
Some common reasons couples seek couples therapy include:
Marriage and couples therapy is not only for couples in crisis. It also helps couples overcome short-term issues, resolve conflict, and improve their relationships significantly over time.
Therapy sessions will lead you to understand each other on a deep, meaningful level and show you how to effectively communicate your thoughts, emotions, and desires. This understanding can build (or rebuild) a solid partnership based on mutual respect and help you peacefully resolve any future issues that arise.
Some of the ways couples therapy can improve your relationship include:
Couples counseling can also indirectly improve other relationships in your life. The communication skills you learn during therapy sessions can help you convey ideas and connect more effectively with coworkers and improve your performance at work. Many clients find that therapy also helps them work out the kinks in their family relationships and restore damaged friendships.
You and your partner both deserve to feel loved, respected, and understood. At Thriveworks, our couples counselors can help you forge and maintain that meaningful bond.
Thriveworks makes it easy to schedule couples therapy sessions and offers appointments that work around your busy schedules. Appointments are available seven days a week, even in the evenings, and we also make cancellations a breeze. We also provide online counseling opportunities for those days when your schedules just don’t match up and make in-person visits impossible. Plus, new clients can often meet with a provider within the same week as scheduling.
If you’re ready to take the next step in bettering your relationship, consider pursuing relationship counseling with a licensed therapist at Thriveworks in Birmingham, AL. We’re ready to provide the support you need to thrive together.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Birmingham is located near the intersection of Office Park Dr and US-280, off Montgomery Parkway. It is close to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and right by Union Hill Cemetery. The office is in a multi-story brick building that's part of a larger complex; enter through the 400 Building doors to access Suite 308.
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