Mental Health Therapy in Decatur

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Brandy Cobbs

Decatur, Alabama - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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I am licensed in Alabama and have been since 1996 as an LGSW and since 1999 as an LiCSW (28 years of professional work experience as an LiCSW). In November, 2021, I retired from 25 years with the State of Alabama doing work with foster children, parents at risk of losing their children, and with child abuse and neglect intake and crisis work. Since retiring, I added ADHD Coach training and certification as well. I have experience in helping clients with coping with life changes, ADHD coaching, & compassion fatigue and have some personal experience in Alanon and with being a family member of someone exhibiting Narcissistic behaviors. I also was diagnosed with ADHD at age 26 and have experienced roughly half my life on both sides of the diagnosis. I understand the experience of looking back and seeing how things could have been different if diagnosed sooner, while also learning (yes, still learning) acceptance and techniques to achieve things I didn't believe possible as a younger person. I have two young adult sons and did go through infertility issues, and prematurity/NICU stay with the youngest, giving me some insight in both infertility, multiple miscarriages, and parenting. I also am an avid art/crafter, a musician, and poet and love learning new languages (to keep the brain healthier). I strongly believe that any creative, intellectual interest or hobby and/or recreational outlet is very important to our mental health. I believe that rekindling some such outlet or interest can build self-esteem which spills into other areas of our lives as well. I am open to clients who seek a therapist who is aware of spirituality and mindfulness practices as important facets of life for some individuals. However, as an Episcopalian, I am not comfortable with engaging in the practice of "Christian-based" counseling in any restricting or conservative manner. I am open to discussion of how a client's religion helps them or has caused trauma as either of these viewpoints can impact a person's mental health. I am not an athiest or agnostic, but rather a mildly involved and often questioning Episcopalian who enjoys learning about other religions and cultures for the sake of broadening my own mind. I am also open and affirming of all humans, however they are made, however they present themselves, and to whom they are attracted. I do not have specialized LGBTQIA+ therapeutic experience, but I welcome anyone who needs ADHD related counseling or any other areas with which I do have experience, regardless of how they identify. I have recent experience in the past three years working as a professional ADHD Coach with both college students with ADHD and women over 50 who also have ADHD, some in the workforce and some recently retired. I have also worked with parents of children with ADHD. While outside of Better Help, I do ADHD related Coaching, being an online therapist at Better Help is more in line with therapy instead of coaching. However, I still may incorporate some techniques used in both Coaching and Therapy, if that is relevant and agreed upon by myself and the client. There are other reasons for executive functioning difficulties such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, aging, and "brain fog" from Fibromyalgia and other auto-immune disorders. All are welcome and I will do my best to assist with smoothing out your days and helping someone improve or create work-arounds for those executive functions that most impact them. The primary goal or purpose for each individual client entering therapy varies, but for some, it is to identify areas they wish to improve and then start making some small changes. This involves creating steps toward achieving their goals. For others, the purpose of therapy is to have someone to brainstorm with, vent to, and gain insight into some issues that have kept them from opportunities or just have kept them in a stress filled environment. I believe in a client-centered approach which means that I come to the table with resources but without a pre-arranged agenda. You come to the table with experiences, beliefs, and interests, and some problems you want to address. We work together to find solutions for what can be changed, and sometimes acceptance in what cannot be changed (and yes, to fine-tune the wisdom to know the difference). I look forward to seeing clients embrace new ways of seeing themselves and their world. Ultimately, I seek to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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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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