Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Huntsville, AL

"In my professional practice, I prioritize meeting each client with congruence, demonstrating that I am genuine, trustworthy, and credible."

Stan Peck is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, spiritual concerns, and more. Stan uses an integrative counseling approach that includes existential and spiritually based practices when desired. He is passionate about creating a safe, empathic space where clients can explore wounds, patterns, and challenges impacting their quality of life.

Stan earned his Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Northern Alabama. He integrates holistic, strength-based approaches to help clients access their resilience and move toward healing and growth. Stan tailors his methods to each client’s needs and preferences, offering both structure and flexibility in care.

Stan invites clients into a collaborative journey that not only explores what they bring into sessions but also invests in their future. He believes in each client’s innate potential and is committed to helping them move toward healing, wholeness, and personal greatness.

"My life journey as a single parent, woman of color has taken me places and exposed me to experiences that have enhanced my ability to connect with others that education and training alone could not accomplish."

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of experience supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and growth. My background spans hospital-based behavioral health and community services, allowing me to work with children, adolescents, and adults managing a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, and substance use. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore, heal, and find balance in their everyday lives.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Alabama A&M University. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices with a person-centered philosophy. I focus on understanding the underlying causes of presenting concerns and collaborate with each client to build insight, resilience, and sustainable change.

I am passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their strength. I believe in the power of compassion, insight, and self-awareness to transform pain into purpose. I welcome individuals ready to take the next step toward healing, growth, and emotional wellness.

"I aim to help my clients by empowering change, building resilience, and supporting growth."

Andy Markham is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families. He offers a warm, client-centered approach and works with individuals dealing with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, school-related difficulties, and family challenges. Andy understands that people face challenges at all points in their lives and may need support to overcome obstacles or move forward when they feel stuck.

Andy earned his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A&M University. He utilizes eye movement desensitization reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems.

Andy is passionate about helping clients gain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience. He creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, strengthen their relationships, and work toward personal growth and healing. Schedule your first appointment with Andy today!

"I believe that, as individuals have primary medical providers, they should also have an established relationship with a therapist, so when life happens, individuals have an already established relationship with a provider."

Monica Rich-Mclaurin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in behavioral health. She has supported adults with depression, severe mental illness, and trauma across inpatient and outpatient settings. Monica is passionate about helping clients reshape their perspectives and develop skills to navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in working with veterans, individuals with PTSD, and those experiencing anxiety or stress, guiding them toward personal growth, healing, and emotional resilience.

Monica holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She incorporates trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and insight-oriented approaches to support clients in identifying goals and healing from past experiences. Her clinical style is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering.

Monica is committed to building trust and creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and valued. She makes herself available for emergency sessions and adapts her schedule to meet clients’ needs. Monica invites you to take the next step in your healing journey, and she’s here to walk alongside you.

"Someone once told me that one of the greatest gifts in life is being trusted to walk with another person in their healing journey"

Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years experience helping those that have experienced trauma. She has worked with victims of interpersonal violence and sexual assault and is passionate about seeing survivors work through their trauma. Her philosophy is letting clients lead in their healing process and she will give them tools, education and resources to continue their journey even after therapy ends. Michelle specializes in trauma, grief, anxiety and depression.

Michelle completed her Master's degree in Counseling in 2018 from Faulkner University. She has ample experience juggling life, school and work. Her first career was as a Medical Assistant in a busy practice for 20 years. She worked full time while getting her degree. This as well as professional experience enables her to provide guidance and support for todays busy lifestyle and creating work/life balance.

Life is a journey. Sometimes we are handed things along that journey that weigh us down and make it difficult to move forward. Michelle would like to support and encourage you on that journey, and give you tools and skills to lighten the load. If you are ready to get up and move forward on this journey, schedule an appointment today.

La-Shieka Brooks is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with experience in providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to the child, adolescent and adult population seeking help dealing with a variety of psychiatric and behavioral issues, including anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders and aggressive behaviors. She also has experience in helping families work through conflicts and build a more effective communication style to create a healthier and safer environment. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at The University of Alabama, where she continued on to receive her Masters in Social Work. La-Shieka utilizes an eclectic style of therapy pulling from collaborative, mindfulness based, strength-based, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy and holistic approaches in order to provide an individual or family the most effective therapeutic care possible. She believe is creativity and flexibility for clients because therapy is already difficult as it is. La-Shieka believes a person is more than just the decisions that they have made or the events that have happened to them. Therapy is one of the hardest decisions a person can choose to do and she is determined to provide the safe space needed for an individual to heal and grow. She makes a point to acknowledge there will be tears, moments of silence, serious conversations, laughter and moments of relief, but you just have to trust the process and push through together.

"I'm here to support you on your journey to growth and healing, and I genuinely look forward to learning about your unique experiences and aspirations."

Kristeona Pitts Watkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. She specializes in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and deal with anxiety and stress-related issues. Kristeona’s ideal client is seeking clarity and emotional resilience. They may feel overwhelmed by life transitions or relationship struggles and desire a safe space to explore their feelings. Their needs include effective coping strategies and a deeper understanding of themselves. Ultimately, their goal is to achieve emotional balance, improved self-esteem, and meaningful connections, paving the way for a fulfilling life.

Kristeona received her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Alabama A&M University. She integrates mindfulness techniques with cognitive-behavioral therapy in a safe, compassionate space for clients to achieve lasting change and resilience.

Kristeona understands that seeking help can feel daunting, but believes everyone deserves support when life’s inevitable challenges weigh heavily. She invites anyone feeling overwhelmed or unsure to reach out and explore how counseling can foster healing and growth. Taking that first step could lead to a transformative experience.

"As a licensed therapist of over 25 years, I understand that issues of concern occur at all stages of the lifespan; I want to work with you to manage those challenges and and achieve a holistically healthy and balanced life."

Katrina Freeman is a licensed professional counselor with 33 years of experience in the field of mental health. She is committed to helping individuals, couples, and families address the challenges and issues they are faced with so they can lead more healthy and balanced lives. Katrina specializes in anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, and alcohol/substance abuse. Katrina is a National Certified Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Katrina's approach to care is client centered, and, based on the individual needs of the client. She utilizes various treatment approaches including solution focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

When we experience stressors and challenges, it is not uncommon for our lives to become unbalanced and feel uncontrollable. Katrina can support you and work with you on developing coping skills that will help you regain that balance and control. If you are ready to begin the journey to a healthier lifestyle, schedule an appointment with her today.

Ruth Ware is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia. She is also Board Certified in Telemental Health. Ruth has 25+ years of experience helping adults and those with issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, and addictions issues find their way back to the road of recovery and happiness. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Oklahoma State University and received a Master of Human Relations from University of Oklahoma. She also has a Master of Business of Administration. Ruth utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based and experiential approaches to therapy to assist clients to meet their treatment objectives. She remains mindful of individual differences and needs in the process and brings years of experience that allow flexibility and alternatives to meet the needs of each individual. Ruth believes in meeting her clients where they are at the moment. She strives to help them to experience a therapeutic relationship that will allow them to grow and change in the direction they wish to go in their life.