Dorothy McDermott, owner, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Alabama 3559 and Georgia 010741) and a national certified counselor. She has a Masters of Science in Counselor Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University. She is a Certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator for marriage counseling. She has worked professionally with multiple populations since 2007. Dorothy McDermott is the author of the book, Get Well: A Fresh Perspective on Mental Wellness. 

 

Originally from Jacksonville, AL, she is married with three children. She loves to sing, read, and take road trips.

Personal Statement

Experiencing a significant life event such as switching careers, moving from home for the first time to the loss of a loved one or pregnancy loss can be overwhelmingly challenging. An individual's response to such change can range from increased depression symptoms to increased anxiety symptoms and everything in between. It is often necessary to ask for help to find your path to peace, hope, love, joy and overall wellness since during times of great change it's difficult to look beyond the present challenges. 

I can assist with navigating the present storms to calmer waters. I will help you to understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected so that you can learn what to adjust in order to feel more of the desired emotions. Using various methods including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, person-centered and even play therapy at times we will work together so you can achieve mental and spiritual wellness. 

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I would love to connect with you and have enriching conversations that will transform your life to the one you've imagined it could be. 

Mary is an Licensed Professional Counselor (4593) in Alabama. She has a Master's of Science in Counselor Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Jacksonville State University. Mary has worked professionally with at-risk youth and their families since 2013.

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Mary enjoys singing and spending time with her family.

Personal Statement

My ideal client would be someone who struggles with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, poor self- worth and low self-confidence. Some of the struggles stem from childhood issues and/or trauma. The client’s goals are to increase self-confidence, learn to love self and cope and deal with areas of life that causes depression and anxiety so that they can better achieve goals in life.

I can assist client with exploring, identifying and reduce negative self-talk and negative thought patterns that affects their perception of self. We'll explore root causes of the issues so you'll gain an understanding of ways beliefs about self are formed through recurring experiences. You will be taught skills to help ease stress, depression and anxiety.

Asking for help can be challenging. However, getting the help you desire and reaching a point of healing is the best decision you will make to become the best version of yourself. As a highly sensitive person, I am passionate about helping my clients understand themselves, finding their inner strength, and learning how to live in a healthy manner.

Evette is an Associate Licensed Counselor (5684) in the state of Alabama

under the supervision of

Dorothy McDermott, LPC-S.  Evette earned a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Counseling from Jacksonville State University, with additional training from Samford University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Over the past 18 years she has supported teenagers, adolescents, and adults, including work in the adult criminal justice system.

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I work with individuals healing from trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, self-harm, and low self-esteem or self-worth. My goal is to help you feel whole, seen, and safe — to address what’s underneath while developing skills for long-term healing and growth.

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Personal Statement

Seeking help and starting counseling can feel overwhelming. I aim to make those first steps gentler by creating a warm, compassionate space. I use trauma-informed therapy, CBT, DBT, and behavior modification to help you identify unhelpful patterns, build emotional regulation skills, and strengthen self-worth. I believe you are worth feeling whole, resilient, and capable of lasting change.

​I work with individuals healing from trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, self-harm, and low self-esteem or self-worth. My goal is to help you feel whole, seen, and safe — to address what’s underneath while developing skills for long-term healing and growth.