Mental Health Therapy in Birmingham

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Therapists in Birmingham

Ioana N Shirley

Birmingham, Alabama - Psychiatrist
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Ioana N Shirley is a board certified Psychiatrist in Birmingham, Alabama offering comprehensive care as a mental health provider through Psychiatry Consultants LLC. Her practice integrates psychiatric evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy with advanced options such as transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment resistant depression. Care is grounded in a holistic, patient centered model that prioritizes privacy, streamlined communication and a focused doctor patient partnership. Therapy Services Treatment typically begins with a 60 minute psychiatric evaluation to clarify concerns, review history and establish goals for care. From there, Dr. Shirley tailors a plan that may include therapy, medication management and interventional options within one private practice setting. Services may include psychodynamic therapy, counseling and brief therapy interventions alongside psychopharmacology and psychogenetic testing. Dr. Shirley treats concerns such as ADHD, anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD, OCD and eating disorders and may also provide group psychotherapy as appropriate. Quick Details for Psychiatry Care Location: Vestavia Hills with in person appointments Telehealth: Telepsychiatry available for special cases and circumstances Services: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy, group therapy and TMS Who is served: Children through adults; individuals, couples and families Special features: Integrated “one stop” model including TMS and esketamine for established patients after evaluation Approach: Holistic, privacy forward care with a capped patient panel Payment: Out of network direct pay; patients may seek reimbursement; payment due at time of service To begin care with Ioana N Shirley in Birmingham, Alabama  you can schedule an initial psychiatric evaluation to determine the best treatment plan. The practice can help answer questions about fit, scheduling and payment policies including out of network options.

Brianna Johnson

Birmingham, Alabama - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Brianna Johnson is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Birmingham, Alabama. Her practice provides individual psychiatric care with a focus on conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and OCD. She combines evidence based therapy frameworks with medication management to offer a well rounded approach to mental wellness. CBT and Trauma Focused Approaches Care begins with an individualized evaluation to help understand each client's history, concerns and treatment goals. Sessions are conducted entirely online, providing a convenient and accessible format for adults across Alabama. Brianna draws from a range of evidence based modalities, including CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma focused approaches. Clients can expect to work on coping skills, emotional regulation and building resilience. Quick Facts Location: Birmingham, Alabama (ZIP 35235), with all services offered via telehealth Services offered: Individual psychiatric care and medication management Who she treats: Adults (18+) and seniors (65+), including support for postpartum, geriatric, and men's and women's mental health concerns Approach: Integrated and evidence-based, utilizing CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma informed care Insurance accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna/Evernorth, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Ambetter and WellCare Payment options: Self pay and HSA accepted; out-of-network options may be available

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Free Mental Health Resources in Alabama

NAMI Alabama is a coalition of parents, community members, and individuals committed to improving access to mental health resources throughout the state. If you're struggling with your mental health, you’ll find free resources here including peer support groups, educational resources, and crisis services to help you work through these challenges.
Wings Across Alabama is an organization that provides support group services both in person and online. These support groups are targeted toward individuals struggling with their mental health. There are also support groups for veterans and parents as well. Meetings are free and are led by peer support specialists.
Prism United is an organization that provides support services mostly to young adults, with supportive care specialized for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Along with providing you access to peer counseling, this organization is heavily involved in community outreach services which can help serve you as well.
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Alabama's Transgender and Gender Diversity Organizations offer support services to members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. They host regular support group meetings where you can connect with other individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. You'll also get connected to different online resources that can help you.
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The Alabama Crisis System is a network of state funded crisis centers that will provide you with immediate care for a mental health struggle you're experiencing. Along with behavioral health care services, they also offer crisis intervention services. They work with individuals of all ages.
Alabama Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics act as a directory where you can find state sponsored clinics that can help you work through the mental health struggles you’re experiencing. You can get connected to treatment and specialized care for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
The Individual Placement and Support – Supported Employment Program is the state funded program that addresses mental health and substance use struggles individuals throughout the state face. The main efforts behind this program are to help you build the skills for gainful employment and an independent life. There are specialized programs for individuals on the autism spectrum.
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The VA Central Alabama State program offers comprehensive care to veterans experiencing struggles with their mental health or drug and alcohol addiction. They also work with homeless veterans, caregivers, and families. They provide trauma informed, sensitive care, including services to survivors of sexual trauma.
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LGBTQ+ Veteran Care is available through the US Department of Veterans Affairs. These services provide culturally competent and trauma-informed care to members of the LGBTQ community, caregivers, and their loved ones.
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Rural Crisis Care and Mobile Crisis Teams offer intervention and crisis support services nationwide. In partnership with the 988 hotline, individuals in 55 out of the 67 counties that are classified as “rural” parts of the state, can receive quality care to address mental health struggles they’re experiencing.
United Way of Central Alabama has a toll free number that you can call at 211 to receive guidance and get connected to community resources that will address mental health struggles you’re experiencing. They support adults, teens, veterans, and those who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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Crisis Center Inc. is an organization that provides immediate support through their 24 hour hotline. Their services address mental health struggles. They work with individuals of all ages, including those struggling with suicidal ideation, survivors of sexual assault, and others. They have a dedicated line for teens, seniors, and crisis intervention.
The Connect Alabama app is a free app that residents can use to find mental health resources and behavioral health services like treatment for a substance use disorder. You'll find specialized programs including access to crisis lines, online resources, and treatment options in your community. There are specialty programs for veterans, first responders, seniors, and adults.
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Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center specializes in providing specialized psychiatric care to children with behavioral health struggles. They conduct free confidential assessment over the phone. From there, you'll get referred to their inpatient or residential treatment program. On site schooling through the New Day Academy is available here.
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Serving all populations throughout the state, Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services offers free, confidential behavioral health assessments every day of the week. If a diagnosis is determined and you need clinically necessary care, you'll be admitted and referred to one of the specialists. There are both adolescent and adult programs in their Birmingham psychiatric hospital.
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