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New Mental Health Hotline – 988
An exciting new-and-improved national mental health emergency hotline is now live across the U.S. What is it? 988 is the new Mental Health Hotline...
Anxiety – When To Seek Help
Anxiety. We all have it from time to time. And, according to the ADAA, anxiety is the most common mental illness in America. But when is it time to...
Looking for the Best Birmingham Therapist?
Tips to Help Find the Best Birmingham Therapist \When you are looking for mental health care, you don’t want to settle for just anyone. It’s...
Stress Related Anxiety
What is the difference between stress and anxiety? There is a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses; however, stress...
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling assists couples in joint sessions as well as individually in order to gain a better understanding of each other. We provide...
Couples Communication Exercises to Help Couples Stop Fighting
Conflict is inevitable in all relationships. Communication covers every possible way we interact. Effective communication is essential to a good...
Offering Experienced PTSD Counseling
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event. Many people think that PTSD counseling for veterans...
The Benefits of Premarital Counseling
Imagine preparing for marriage like you would when packing for vacation. You want to make sure you have every single item necessary for the trip...
Your Mental Health & Menopause
Some women welcome menopause as it marks the end of their monthly cycles. For others, especially those with an early onset of menopause, it comes as...
Blended Family Counseling
Relationships of any kind aren’t easy. However, bringing children from two different families under the same roof brings a multitude of differences...
Women’s Issues Therapy
Women are more inclined to talk to their friends and spouse about things that are affecting their day-to-day. However, that’s not always enough....
The Many Aspects of Marital Counseling
Many people think that your relationship has to be on the brink of collapse before you should seek marriage counseling in Birmingham, AL. The...
Learning Healthy Coping Mechanisms
In our last blog, we defined what a coping mechanism is and discussed unhealthy ones. You can read the first blog here. Today we will share with you...
Why You May Want an African American Therapist
Being an African American in today’s America is different, and many would say, more difficult, than it has ever been. Racial issues differ from the...
Counseling Services Help You Cope
Life is full of stressful circumstances. Most people attribute depression, stress and anxiety with something bad like losing a job, going through...
Tips on Choosing the Best Psychologist in Birmingham
You’ve taken the first step and decided to seek counseling. Now what? With so many therapists to choose from, finding the best psychologist in...
Do You Want a Female or Male Therapist?
Sometimes we know that we want one gender therapist or the other. For example, if you were a woman with an abusive spouse, you may naturally feel...
In Person Vs. Video Counseling
In our ever-changing world, we see more and more options becoming available in all aspects of life. You can meet with virtually anyone over a...
Therapy is an Investment in You!
Looking for the highest rate of return on an investment? Invest in your mental health with counseling in Birmingham, AL! Think about it. You have a...
Grief After Suicide
The death of ABC33/40 reporter, Chris Sign, by suicide has raised this sad topic in front of all of us living in Birmingham. Our prayers go out to...
BATT’s Statement of Solidarity
Birmingham Anxiety & Trauma Therapy (BATT) stands in solidarity with our Black therapists, community, and patients.Now is the time for us, as a...
Double Dog Dare Your Feelings
Dr. Diana Paulk explains why you should double dog dare your feelings and how to do it. If you would like more information, please contact us and...
Improving Your Coping Skills
Dr. Diana Paulk talks about how to improve your coping skills. If you feel overwhelmed during these times, please contact us and set up an...
What BATT is Doing to Protect You During COVID-19
Dr. Diana Paulk talks briefly about parenting during COVID-19 and gives helpful tips on how to manage the stress. If you feel overwhelmed during...
What BATT is Doing To Protect You
At Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy (BATT), we want to remind you of the wisdom of Mr. Rogers. We also want to give you some information about...
Protecting Children’s Emotional & Mental Health After Public Shootings
Within the last week, there were public shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and right here in the Greater Birmingham Area. Twenty-one people were killed...
One Resolution in 2019 Can Change Your Life!
Correct negative thinking. If you could only make one resolution in 2019, please resolve to tackle your negative thinking! Simply put: Don’t let...
Rewired Series, Part Two: This Is Your Brain On Trauma
Our last post discussed the relatively new discovery that our brains can be rewired long after childhood. Today’s post will discuss some of what...
Rewired Series, Part One: Meet the 21st Century Brain
This is the first in a series on the brain and trauma. Why is the brain so important when it comes to addressing trauma? While most of us think our...
What’s New June 2017 – Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy
We are now in the middle of summertime. While that might mean that things slow down in some professions, it certainly isn’t the case for Birmingham...
Something’s wrong with my child and I don’t know what to do
A sudden change in behavior or attitude may signal the need to consult with a therapist who specializes in working with children and adolescents....
Help! My family is driving me crazy!
You’re not alone if every once in a while you would like to escape from the chaos of family life. However, we all need to come home eventually. The...
Help, I’m a woman – I need a spa day!
Everyone knows that women and men are physically different. But few understand the unique social, cultural, and political pressures that women have...
Real Men Don’t Go to Therapy
Many men have been able to achieve their goals faster and with more satisfaction with the help of a therapist. Common reasons that men come to...
How Do We Know if Couples’ Counseling Will Benefit Us?
Infidelity, anger, illness, and sexual issues are common reasons people decide to seek help from a marriage counselor. Adults who have suffered from...
Can People Other Than Veterans Have PTSD?
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is seen in men, women, and children of all ages and backgrounds. People respond to unexpected or prolonged...
What Do I Do if I Think I’m Depressed?
Clinical depression involves more than just “the blues”. While everyone gets sad from time to time, clinical depression is a serious disorder that...
I Think I Might Have An Anxiety Problem
Everybody worries or gets anxious from time to time – and the right amount of anxiety can even improve performance and focus. But when the worry and...
We Look at the Complete Person
Together, we take a look at your life as a whole – family history, relationships, career path, home life, emotions, thought patterns, etc. This will...
We Connect with You as A Unique Individual
We connect with you as a unique individual. We work to make it as easy as possible to talk to a “stranger” about your problems!