Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Huntsville, AL

"As a queer person of color who has struggled with feeling lost, my goal in life is to help you embrace your emotions, realizing that they are your guides leading you back to the true you."

Maya Bailey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in compassionate, proactive mental health care to treat an array of topics including mood disorders, stress management, and relationship issues. Her prior experience includes working with clients living with substance use disorder and eating disorders, and she has a passion for researching sustainable self-care strategies to prevent and treat burnout. Maya received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama.

As a counselor, Maya’s goal in life is to be the person she needed when she was growing up, creating a community that halts the endless battles with self-doubt, self-judgment, and self-criticism and embraces self-trust, self-respect, and self-love. She is passionate about utilizing creative modalities and evidence-based interventions to accomplish this goal.

From the day she walked into the world, Maya knew she was different. Her skin wasn't right, her voice wasn't right, her hair wasn't right, and somehow loving herself became so foreign. Her goal is to help you see your life as a blank canvas that you can fill with your hopes and dreams. Make an appointment with her today to get started on your masterpiece!

"As the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, I have experienced the trauma that comes with living with someone suffering from PTSD. It has given me a great deal of respect for veterans."

Leslie Grant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Leslie has experience working with children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults. She specializes in supporting those experiencing the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, interpersonal difficulties, school difficulties, loss of intimacy, infidelity PTSD, grief, relationship issues, family conflicts, loss, low self-esteem, mood disorders, sexual abuse/issues, and significant life changes.

Leslie completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Alabama. Rather than adopting one methodology, she draws from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual. Leslie is experienced in using cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based and person-centered approaches, and other perspectives and strategies.

Leslie's style is warm, collaborative, and flexible. She has the belief that therapy can be a safe place where you can let your guard down and explore your feelings at your own pace. Leslie will be there to support you in reaching your goals by being both non-judgmental and supportive.

"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.

"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.

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.

"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.