L.B. Brown (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Alabama. L.B. completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work at the University of Alabama. She is also a Certified Financial Social Worker and available to provide financial literacy to overall improve your financial wellness. She has one year experience working in a rural community practicing community social work and another four years of experience providing services in an outpatient setting. She uses a holistic approach in therapy and will tailor the dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs while identifying your strengths and establishing goals. Her counseling style is warm and interactive and she believes in treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her methods in therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and behavioral approaches that are heavily psychosocial.

L.B. specializes in maternal mental health and is now accepting clients who are in the postpartum phase. If you identify as a mom and are looking for support, L.B. is excited to connect with you! L.B. accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private payments.

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Shirey Brown is an Associate Licensed Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama. She is dedicated to helping individuals find their sense of purpose and offers an empathetic, meaningful, and client-centered approach to the therapeutic experience. She is passionate about aiding others in finding solutions to daily and lifelong challenges such as complex trauma, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, performance anxiety, and identity discovery. Her background in competitive athletics and performing arts also allows her to connect deeply with student-athletes and high-achieving, people-pleasing individuals who operate in intense, performance-driven environments.

Shirey integrates therapeutic techniques of Existentialism, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), trauma-informed practices, and Psychodrama to collaborate with clients and create personalized treatment plans that support growth, healing, and a renewed sense of direction.

Above all, Shirey believes that you are not just a face with a name, but a person with a purpose, and she is committed to walking alongside you through the pursuit of resilience, clarity, and fulfillment.

Shirey is currently practicing under the supervision of Andrea Whitten, Ph.D., LPC-S. She accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private pay, and also offers reduced-rate sessions on a sliding scale based on your income. To apply for the sliding scale fee, email admin@hopegrowscenter.org after scheduling your appointment.

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Gabrielle (she/her) earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Alabama and is dedicated to helping Individuals of all ages, couples, and families through a collaborative and empathetic approach. She is passionate about fostering identity development and personal empowerment, helping clients explore their authentic selves, and cultivating the strength to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. She is EMDR trained and incorporates trauma-informed approaches to support clients in processing and healing from past experiences.

Gabrielle is supervised by Danielle Russo, LMFT. Gabrielle does not accept insurance at this time, but offers a sliding scale to help ensure her services are affordable for all of her clients. If you would like to apply for a sliding scale fee, simply email admin@hopegrowscenter.org after scheduling your appointment.

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Olivia (she/her) earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama. She strives to create a warm, responsive, safe, collaborative environment where healing can begin. Whether you are struggling with navigating life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use issues, relationships, or just need someone to talk to, Olivia is available to work with you and tailor treatment to your specific needs. She works with all backgrounds ages 12+ and is dedicated to providing support, tools, and knowledge necessary for growth. She will work with your frame of reference to provide client-centered care while utilizing CBT, DBT, narrative, existential, and trauma-informed techniques. She is under the supervision of Andrea Whitten, LPC-S and accepts BCBS insurance as well as private pay on a sliding scale.

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Andrea Gregg Whitten (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Counselor Supervisor in the state of Alabama. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2015 and is currently completing her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Alabama. Andrea is passionate about working with individuals from all walks of life and helping them along their journey with compassion and acceptance. She specializes in working with trauma, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety. Andrea takes an integrative approach to therapy that focuses on identifying strengths and empowering individuals to work through their established goals. Andrea’s treatment approach is grounded in Client-Centered, Gestalt, Multicultural, and Internal Family Systems therapies. Andrea has specialty training in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT. Andrea accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and private payments.

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Kenzie Wright (she/her) earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University and is dedicated to supporting individuals aged 18 and older through life’s challenges. She is passionate about helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem issues, challenging life adjustments, and addiction. Kenzie approaches her clients with empathy and compassion, taking a holistic view to meet them where they are on their path. She utilizes evidence-based therapies like Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, Gestalt, and Motivational Interviewing, along with Attachment Theory and a strengths-based approach. Under the supervision of Andrea Gregg Whitten LPC-S, Kenzie is here to help you find acceptance, understanding, and healing.

Kenzie does not accept insurance at this time, but offers a sliding scale to help ensure her services are affordable for all of her clients. If you would like to apply for a sliding scale fee, simply email admin@hopegrowscenter.org after scheduling your appointment.

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