Hope Grows Center for Counseling

Andrea (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Counselor Supervisor in the state of Alabama. She completed her master’s degree in Professional Counseling at Middle Tennessee State University and 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. Andrea takes an integrative approach to therapy that focuses on identifying strengths and empowering individuals to work through their established goals. Andrea accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and private payments.

Andrea is not currently accepting new clients.

Katie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who believes the most powerful tool in therapy is a collaborative relationship that celebrates vulnerability and encourages deep self-discovery.

A 2019 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Social Work, Katie is an EMDRIA Certified Clinician and Consultant-in-Training. While she specializes in EMDR, she holistically integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic work, and psychodynamic theory to help clients move past "stuck" points. She has a particular passion for helping college students and adults navigate attachment trauma, relationship patterns, and anxiety.

As a Consultant-in-Training, Katie also provides clinical consultation to other EMDR-trained therapists, staying at the forefront of the field's best practices. When she isn’t in the therapist's chair, Katie is likely tending to her ever-growing collection of houseplants—a testament to her belief that with the right environment and care, everything has the capacity to grow.

Katie accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private payments.

Kenzie (she/her) is a clinical mental health counselor with a Master’s degree from Indiana University. She is passionate about helping adults (18+) heal from distressing experiences and navigating life’s transitions with greater resilience and self-compassion. Many of her clients have faced challenges such as complex trauma, childhood trauma, grief, divorce, sexual assault, relationship issues, and coping with the stress of relocation and change.

In addition, Kenzie has a special passion for working with college students as they adjust to new environments, manage academic and social pressures, and navigate changes in relationships. She provides a supportive space for students to explore these transitions, build self-compassion, reduce stress, and develop healthy coping strategies.

Kenzie’s approach is empathetic and person-centered, meeting clients where they are while drawing from evidence-based therapies including Mindfulness-Based therapy, EMDR, and somatic therapy. She also integrates Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, parts work, and inner child work to create a holistic and personalized path toward healing. In sessions, Kenzie collaborates with clients to reduce the impact of traumatic memories, transform negative core beliefs, and build lasting self-compassion. She believes healing is always possible, and that therapy can be a space to rediscover safety, confidence, and joy.

Kenzie accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and private payments.

Kenzie is exclusively accepting tele-health clients at this time.

Shirey Brown (she/her) 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 with a strength-based approach.

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.

Breonna Graham is an Associate Licensed Counselor and graduate of UAB with Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and certificate in Clinical and Mental Health. She is dedicated to helping clients discover their strengths and create meaningful change. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges while recognizing the strengths they already possess. Breonna believes that clients are the experts of their own lives, and that therapy should be a place where they feel safe enough to be themselves without fear of judgment.

Breonna has clinical experience working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions. She takes a person-centered approach to treatment that is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique story. She creates individualized treatment plans that foster resilience and growth while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and family systems concepts to help clients build practical coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward the life they want to create.

Breonna is committed to creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, gaining insight, and building confidence in themselves. She believes therapy is not about having all the answers, but about partnering with clients as they find hope, build lives that feel true to who they are, and work toward healing and lasting change. Whether someone is facing a difficult season or seeking personal growth, Breonna is committed to walking alongside her clients with empathy, authenticity, and encouragement.

Breonna is currently practicing under the supervision of Andrea Gregg Whitten, PhD., LPC-S. Breonna accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, private payments 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.

Clint (he/him) is an Associate Licensed Counselor who earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Alabama. He is interested in creating a warm, inviting, and compassionate space where people can explore identity, cultural, and social ideas safely and collaboratively. Clint strives to help individuals empower themselves and reconnect with values-based living, utilizing his background in gender and race studies to integrate trauma-informed therapeutic techniques and modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy.

Clint is currently practicing under the supervision of Andrea Gregg Whitten, PhD., LPC-S. Clint accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, private payments 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.

Jeffrey (he/him) is an Associate Licensed Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families overcome challenges, build resilience, and pursue meaningful, long-term well-being. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Music Industry from Troy University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from The University of Alabama.

Jeffrey is committed to serving clients from diverse backgrounds and is especially passionate about expanding access to mental health services within underserved communities. His work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and experience an improved quality of life. Jeffrey’s professional experience includes work in private practice, school counseling settings as well as extensive experience in case management and family systems—roles that strengthened his understanding of trauma, behavior patterns, and the importance of collaborative, holistic care. He has a special interest in supporting adolescents, young adults, and men navigating emotional, relational, or identity-related challenges.

Jeffrey’s approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and grounded in the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive. In addition to his clinical work, he is the author of Things We Needed To Hear, a self-published affirmation journal designed to encourage emotional wellness, mindfulness, and personal growth, available on Amazon.

Jeffrey is currently practicing under the supervision of Andrea Gregg Whitten, PhD., LPC-S. Jeffrey accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, private payments 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.

Hannah Beth is a counseling intern pursuing a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at The University of Alabama. She is dedicated to providing high quality care that honors each client’s unique story. Hannah Beth strives to create a compassionate space where individuals, couples, and families feel seen and respected as they work toward healing and balance. She approaches every session with intentionality, meeting clients where they are to help them build the emotional awareness and practical skills needed for lasting resilience.

Hannah Beth’s clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relational concerns. Rooted in a systemic framework, she draws from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Child-centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman’s Method of Couples Therapy, and Bowen Family Therapy.

Hannah Beth is currently practicing under the supervision of Andrea Whitten, Ph.D., LPC S. She offers services through a community based pricing model, allowing clients to choose a rate that best fits their financial situation.

Hannah Beth is only accepting couples, families, and child clients. She is not accepting individual appointments at this time.

Rebekah is pursing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Alabama. She wants to provide a safe space for people to be themselves and somewhere they feel seen and heard. She wants her clients to feel as if she is walking with them on their path to healing and never want her clients to feel they are alone on their journey. Rebekah wants to use a person-centered approach that values genuineness and authenticity as well as Existential Therapy to help clients find their sense of purpose in life.

Rebekah Vaughn is currently practicing under the supervision of Andrea Whitten, Ph.D., LPC S. She offers services through our community based pricing model, allowing clients to choose a rate that best fits their financial situation.

Alysia Johnson is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern at the University of Alabama who is passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and foster personal growth. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Alysia enjoys working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and women's mental health. She also has a special interest in sexual wellness, intimacy, and couples counseling as she works toward her goal of becoming a certified sex therapist.

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and strengths-based interventions. She believes each client is the expert on their own life and works collaboratively to help clients build insight, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Alysia is currently practicing under the supervision of Andrea Whitten, Ph.D., LPC-S. She offers services through our community-based pricing model, allowing clients to choose a rate that best fits their financial situation.

Maya Martin is a graduate student pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, she is passionate about mental health advocacy, particularly within underserved and minority communities. Her academic interests center on increasing access to culturally competent mental health resources and reducing stigma around mental health care. Outside of her studies, Maya enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her pet bunny, Snowball. She aspires to become a licensed therapist and make a meaningful impact by helping individuals in marginalized communities receive the care and support they deserve.

Maya is currently serving as our Office Manager. If you call the office to schedule your first appointment or have any concerns or questions, Maya will be happy to assist you!