How I can help
Counseling built
around where you are
right now.
Four focused practice areas, each shaped by the same principle: care that meets you as a whole person — in person in Birmingham, AL or by secure telehealth. Not sure where to start? Tell us what is going on and Dr. Penny will help you find the right fit.
Individual Counseling
50–60 minutes
Weekly to start
In person or secure telehealth
Your choice, any session
Free 15-minute consult
Before you commit to anything
Dr. Penny
Counseling Psychologist
Individual Counseling
Support for the weight you carry every day.
One-on-one counseling and life coaching for the everyday weight that builds up — and help getting unstuck when life feels stuck.
Who it is for
Stress, depression, or constant worry
Big decisions, life transitions, or a fresh start
Low self-esteem or a harsh inner critic
Substance abuse and addictions
What we work on
Naming what is actually going on
Coping skills and better choices
Clarity on your goals and next steps
Grief Support
Unhurried care for loss of every kind.
There is life after grief, after divorce, after loss. As a Certified Death and Grief Therapist and former hospice chaplain, Dr. Penny makes room for the loss you are carrying, at your pace.
Who it is for
A recent loss of a loved one
Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth
Divorce or the loss of a relationship, job, or home
Helping a child or family member through loss
What we work on
Space to say what you cannot say elsewhere
Making sense of anniversaries and hard days
Carrying the loss without being flattened by it
Practical guidance for the first weeks and months
Grief Support
50–60 minutes
Weekly to start
In person or secure telehealth
Your choice, any session
Free 15-minute consult
Before you commit to anything
Dr. Penny
Death & Grief Therapist
Family Counseling
50–60 minutes
Weekly or every other week
In person or secure telehealth
Your choice, any session
Free 15-minute consult
Before you commit to anything
Dr. Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist
Family Counseling
Rebuilding communication and trust, together.
For couples, parents, and families navigating change, with a Certified Marriage and Family Life Therapist and Certified Mediator. We slow the conversation down until everyone can be heard.
Who it is for
Couples stuck in the same argument
Parents and teens facing peer pressure or identity struggles
Empty nesters and couples growing older together
Families caring for aging parents or a loved one with dementia
What we work on
Listening without defending
Repairing after a hard moment
Household agreements everyone helped make
Small rituals that bring people back together
Faith-Based Counseling
Clinical care with room for your faith.
Counseling from an ordained minister and Board Certified Chaplain, woven with spiritual perspective for clients who want their faith to be part of the process.
Who it is for
You want prayer or scripture welcome in session
You are wrestling with doubt or a crisis of faith
You come from any tradition, or are still asking
Your faith has felt misunderstood in therapy before
What we work on
Bringing faith and clinical tools together
Making room for doubt without shame
Readings, rituals, and prayer, only if you want them
Reconnecting with community and meaning
Faith-Based Counseling
50–60 minutes
Weekly to start
In person or secure telehealth
Your choice, any session
Free 15-minute consult
Before you commit to anything
Dr. Penny
Board Certified Chaplain
What to expect
From first message to first session.
No pressure and no commitment until you are ready.
1
Reach out
Send an inquiry or call. We reply within one business day.
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Free consult call
A 15-minute conversation to see if we are a good fit.
3
First session
We talk through what brought you in and what you would like to change.
4
Ongoing care
A rhythm that fits your life: weekly or biweekly, in person or by secure telehealth.
Service inquiry
Tell us what you are looking for.
Pick a service and share as much or as little as you like. We will follow up to answer questions and find a time.
Reply within one business day
A real person reads every message.
Kept confidential
Please keep the details brief. We talk privately.
In person or by telehealth
Whichever feels easier for you.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). This form is not monitored for emergencies.
Service inquiry
Takes about two minutes.
We reply within one business day.
Common questions
Before you reach out.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
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Yes. Dr. Penny is a Certified Telemental Health Specialist. Every service is available in person in Birmingham, AL or by secure telehealth, and you can switch between them session to session.
How long is each session?
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Individual and couples sessions run 50 to 60 minutes. The free consultation is 15 minutes.
Do you take insurance, and how does payment work?
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Dr. Penny is private pay only, in and out of network, and provides the necessary receipts for reimbursement. Payment is due 24 hours before your session to confirm your attendance. Cancelling with less than 24 hours’ notice carries a $25 cancellation fee.
Do I need to be religious for faith-based counseling?
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No. Faith-based counseling is offered only when you ask for it, and you are welcome from any tradition, or none at all.
What if I am not sure which service I need?
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That is common. Send an inquiry or book the free 15-minute consult, and we will help you find the right fit.
Ready to take the next step?
Sessions available in person in Birmingham, AL and by secure telehealth. Most first appointments happen within a week.