Welcome to Birmingham Anxiety & Trauma Therapy

‘Our therapist David Mintz works with individuals, adolescents, and families. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of experience but strives to never stop learning the newest and best therapies. David is an anger management specialist with advanced training in trauma, adolescents, and stress issues. David has specialty training in reality therapy, family communication, and identity issues. As a seasoned therapist, David Mintz knows how important it is to tailor each individual’s therapy to their exact needs….

Our therapist Kim Carden has dedicated almost 10 years to trauma-informed care. She believes that you are the expert in your life and has the goal to assist you through understanding your grief, depression, trauma, and anxiety. Kim will support you in reaching your goals while helping you truly heal….

Our therapist Sirie Henley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over five years of experience in various therapeutic settings. She works with a wide range of populations including adults, adolescents, families, and couples. She specializes in trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. She also has experience working with substance abuse, crisis intervention, and personality disorders. Her theoretical orientation is integrative, utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, and existential therapy. She believes in a holistic approach to treatment, addressing the emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing….

Dr. Rashada Walker Young is a Licensed Psychologist with over ten years of experience counseling individuals with a wide range of mental and emotional concerns. Dr. Young appreciates the unique needs of each individual presenting for treatment. She utilizes an integrative approach which allows for flexibility in strategy and technique building upon strengths to ultimately achieve a client’s desired outcome. She believes that meaningful change is possible and works alongside a person as they navigate obstacles to personal growth. She recognizes that seeking help is often difficult and facilitates a warm and safe therapeutic environment. She is grateful for each opportunity….

Our therapist Laura Johnson has been a social worker for almost 20 years and has worked with people from all backgrounds and cultures. She has experience helping individuals navigate through the transitions that often occur in life, including illness, divorce, and grief related to all types of loss. She believes that every individual has inherent beauty and worth. She describes her role as a therapist as one who guides the individual to create planned change required to live a healthy life…

Dr. Paulk works with individuals. She is a licensed psychologist and has more than 20 years of experience offering therapy in many different settings. Over the years, she has come to relish working with individuals who are striving to overcome issues associated with recent or past trauma – symptoms such as stress, avoidance, and overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, or worry. Dr. Paulk recently became certified as an advanced trauma specialist by The Trauma Center at the Justice Research Institute outside Boston, Massachusetts. The nine-month program was conducted by recognized experts in the field, including Bessel van der Kolk, M.D….

Our therapist Angelica Bellman has spent the last 6 years working with children and adolescents that have experienced trauma and anxiety. She believes that the client is able to make progress with the right amount of support, guidance, and encouragement. Angelica is eager to assist you and your family in recognizing negative patterns of behavior, and replacing them with positive interactions….

Our therapist Jacquelyn Overstreet is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over seven years of experience in various therapeutic settings. She works with individuals, families, multigenerational families, and groups. She specializes in trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. She also has experience working with oncology patients, end-of-life discussions, and bereavement/ grief….

Stephen Killen works with individuals, adolescents, and families. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience. Stephen specializes in trauma, anxiety, and working with adolescents. He also works with adolescent males in residential care. He is experienced in leading groups and working in educational settings, designing intervention plans for individual therapy and home settings.

Rachel Lawley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing for several years in a variety of treatment settings. She has a background in Social Work. She believes therapy is a collaborative process. She provides a safe environment where clients can freely explore their experiences. Rachel understands the importance of supporting the client throughout life changes and the growth process. Rachel works with children, adolescents, individuals and families…

Nieshia Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 2 decades of work experience providing therapeutic services to children, adults and families in the Birmingham area.  After earning her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2011, she began to work with a broad range of individuals in crisis as well as those coping with serious mental illness.

Our therapist Rachel Graves is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over five years of experience in substance abuse and private practice settings. She works with a wide range of populations including adolescents, adults, families, and couples.