Therapists in Alabama

Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I work with individuals processing and reframing negative thoughts and beliefs by reducing the impact of trauma and emotional distress. I offer an evidence-based approach that fosters healing, clarity, and empowerment in a supportive environment through telehealth after normal business hours and on weekends. Opening up to a stranger can be frightening for anyone. My goal is to make you feel completely comfortable while assisting you in expressing your feelings, discovering your inner strengths, validating your feelings, and challenging your negative thoughts. Let's get moving closer to living the life you dream of living!

Lauren Packer, LPC, NCC earned her B.S. in Psychology from Birmingham-Southern College and her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Alabama. With 5+ years of experience as a therapist, she specializes in trauma, grief, prevention education, and domestic violence, working with children, teens, and adults. Passionate about mental health advocacy in the Black community, Lauren focuses on creating safe spaces for teen girls. She founded Packer Counseling, LLC in Hoover, Alabama in 2022 to provide compassionate, culturally competent care. Her approach helps clients explore their thoughts and feelings, embrace change, and celebrate progress over perfection.

In my role as a mindfulness-based therapist, I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that is nurturing and non-judgmental, allowing clients to delve into their inner workings with a sense of compassion and empathy. I emphasize the importance of being fully present in the current moment and embracing a mindset of acceptance without criticism in my therapeutic approach. Furthermore, I prioritize guiding clients toward cultivating a deep sense of self-compassion and understanding, recognizing these as fundamental elements for personal advancement and emotional reconciliation. By integrating mindfulness techniques and meditation practices, I actively assist clients in developing an enhanced self-awareness and fostering a compassionate outlook on their experiences.