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As a devoted counselor with nearly two decades of experience, I will approach our work together through a compassionate, collabora...
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As a devoted counselor with nearly two decades of experience, I will approach our work together through a compassionate, collaborative lens where your unique narrative is honored and your inner strength is actively cultivated to guide your healing journey.
I've worked in mental health for almost 20 years. I graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor's in Psychology and earned a Master's in Professional Counseling from Lipscomb University. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience providing individual and family counseling in Tennessee and Alabama. I work with clients dealing with life changes, and self-doubt. Common challenges include anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and past trauma. Client goals typically involve finding emotional balance, building healthy boundaries, and improving communication to achieve personal clarity.
Clients can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space to share feelings. You'll learn practical tools to change negative thought patterns, cope with daily stress and life changes, and improve relationships. Sessions include active listening, clear practice steps, and honest feedback to track your growth.
Taking the first step takes courage. Your feelings are valid, you don't have to carry this alone, and healing is entirely possible. You deserve a nonjudgmental space where your voice is heard and experiences are honored. Together we can work through life's challenges, build your resilience and create a fulfilling path forward.
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Everyone has the right to be heard....
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.
I don’t believe our struggles or shortcomings define us — they shape us. My work is informed by professional training and enriched...
I don’t believe our struggles or shortcomings define us — they shape us. My work is informed by professional training and enriched by my own experiences with trauma, loss, and healing, allowing me to offer a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change while recognizing their resilience, strengths, and capacity for growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over six years of experience in behavioral and mental health counseling. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, grief, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
I draw from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and strengths-based techniques to help clients develop healthy coping skills and build resilience. I have a special interest in helping clients process trauma and how childhood experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into adulthood.
If you're carrying pain from past experiences, feeling stuck, or simply trying to understand yourself better, you don't have to go through it alone. Healing is possible, and it often begins with being heard. If you feel ready, I invite you to take the next step toward change and begin your journey toward healing and growth.
In my professional practice, I prioritize meeting each client with congruence, demonstrating that I am genuine, trustworthy, and c...
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.
I'm a thirty-something wife, mom of two, and therapist who believes the best therapy happens through genuine human connection—not ...
I'm a thirty-something wife, mom of two, and therapist who believes the best therapy happens through genuine human connection—not perfection. Whether we're working through life's challenges or celebrating your growth, my goal is to walk alongside you with authenticity, curiosity, and unwavering respect.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, IL), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW, AL), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC, IL) with nearly 10 years of experience across residential substance use treatment, school social work, and hospital-based crisis services. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance use and recovery, and men's and women's issues. My approach is warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
I meet clients where they are, seeing the person beneath the behaviors—not defining them by their struggles. Because every person is unique, I tailor therapy using approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, always guided by your goals, values, and what works best for you.
Life can be messy, and you don't have to clean it up before walking through my door. Come as you are—I'll meet you there. We'll laugh when we can, tackle the hard stuff together, and create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
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My go-to approach for treating depression is cognitive therapy. I find this beneficial for clients because many of them who come to counseling have experienced either ridicule from others or never had someone to believe in them, and often are self-critical in their thinking. As a result, they may have developed distorted thinking patterns (what we call "cognitive distortions") based on others' influences, perhaps that of their parents or a significant other, with the client being in a home where healthy self-talk is prevented.
"I use the following tools in depression counseling:
I know a client is making progress in depression counseling when it is obvious that they are responding verbally in sessions; they are persistent in changing their faulty cognitions, hopefully journaling their thoughts; and they come to sessions with responses that show how their feelings have changed for the better and they are more hopeful about themselves and their future. I tell clients that they have to put time in (and it doesn't mean focusing every minute on it) to benefit from cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy, which I utilize myself, is a lifetime process of good self-care for the body and soul.
Client can supplement their time in depression counseling with good self-care and regular morning rituals, and mindfulness-based activities are always a plus.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can first be honest and brief: Tell me whether or not you currently believe in yourself. There is a phrase by Friedrich Nietzsche that says, "He who has a 'why' to live can bear with almost any 'how.'"
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Huntsville, AL will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Huntsville, AL is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
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.
Depression is one of the most common diagnosable mental disorders, affecting upwards of 300 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). But despite how common these issues are, people who suffer from depression don’t always feel comfortable reaching out for help.
Some people feel a great deal of shame when it comes to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. It’s common for those affected by mental illness to feel as if it is some kind of personal failure, though this is far from the case.
To make matters more complicated, depression can feel highly isolating. This can make it difficult to bring up, even with those who are closest to you. It may seem easier to simply tell those around you that you’re doing fine.
The good news, however, is that depression is a highly treatable condition. Professional counseling services are available and have helped countless others overcome their feelings of depression. If you’ve been struggling with depression, consider reaching out to the mental health experts at Thriveworks in Huntsville, AL. It’s the first step on a path toward greater healing.
It’s completely normal to feel down from time to time. For example, many people experience sadness after the loss of a loved one, difficulties in a relationship, or financial troubles. However, if symptoms of depression are persistent over several weeks and are interfering in your daily life, it may be time to consider speaking to a mental health professional.
When it comes to feelings of depression, each individual’s symptoms may be different. Some people feel suicidal and can’t make it out of bed while others are able to function normally in their daily lives but can’t shake a persistent low mood. No matter what you are experiencing, know that your feelings are valid and that licensed counselors are available to help.
The reasons and timeframe for depression can also vary from person to person. Sometimes depression is brought on by a clear triggering event while other times it may slowly happen without a particularly discernible reason. Some people experience depression in episodes while others experience consistent sad feelings over a long period.
Although there are many different types of depression, some of the most common symptoms include:
If you’ve been experiencing these or any other symptoms of depression, consider speaking to a professional counselor. Trained mental health professionals are standing by at Thriveworks Counseling in Huntsville, AL.
Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? Do you feel lost and directionless? Are negative thoughts interfering with your ability to concentrate?
Depression can be overwhelming and it’s easy to feel like there’s no way out. However, professional counselors have devoted their lives to providing effective treatment for depression and other issues related to your mental and emotional health.
Depression can be caused by a combination of biological, mental, and social factors. This means a multifaceted approach may be necessary, often involving talk therapy, medication, or both. It will be up to your therapist to make a determination as to the best treatment plan after a comprehensive evaluation.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a highly effective type of talk therapy used to treat many forms of depression. The goal is to help you identify negative thought patterns that may be contributing to feelings of low self-worth and low moods. Professional counselors are experienced in helping clients identify these thought patterns and make adjustments in their daily life.
If you’ve been thinking about speaking to a mental health counselor to help you work through your depression, reach out to the licensed professionals at Thriveworks Counseling in Huntsville, AL.
At Thriveworks, we believe in making counseling services highly accessible. That’s why we offer online options for therapy via phone or video chat so you have access to therapy from the comfort of your home. Alternatively, you can visit our office in-person in Huntsville, AL.
Either way, Thriveworks clients get access to appointments during the day, as well as in the evenings and on weekends. If you’re a new client, we’ll even work with you to get your first appointment scheduled within 24 hours.
We take many forms of insurance and offer a number of exclusive benefits, including:
Have you been looking for a mental health counselor to provide professional and compassionate care? Make an appointment with Thriveworks Counseling in Huntsville, AL to get started today.
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