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.

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 working under the supervision of Danielle Russo, LMFT. Gabrielle accepts private payments and her fees are set with a sliding scale based on your income

L.B. (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. L.B. accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private payments.

Katie (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who earned her master’s degree from the University of Alabama School of Social Work in 2019. She values collaborative therapeutic relationships that encourage curiosity and celebrate vulnerability. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with EMDR training. Clients can expect her to integrate tools from somatic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused individual therapy, and DBT. Katie accepts clients ages 18 and older who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as difficulty with adjustment and attachment. Katie accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and private payments.

Kenzie (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. 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 accepts private payments and offers a sliding scale based on your income.

Shirey Brown (she/her) is a Counseling Education 2nd year Graduate Student at the University of Alabama specializing in Clinical Mental Health. Shirey aspires to help individuals find their sense of purpose through an Existential lens. Shirey also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create a treatment plan that is both effective and personal to you and your needs. Shirey is passionate about aiding others in finding solutions to daily challenges and creating lifelong goals that are centered around YOU. Remember you are not just a face with a name, but a person with a purpose. Shirey is under the supervision of Dr. Sylvia Hollins and Dr. Andrea Whitten.

Shirey offers reduced rate services with a sliding scale based on your income.