Soul Story Therapy

03/17/2026

Soul Story Therapy 🤍

What’s your story?

At Soul Story Therapy, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, understand your patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.

We offer therapy for:
• Individuals
• Couples
• Teens
• Children (ages 4+)

Across three convenient locations:
📍 511 Creekside Court, Helena (Main Office)
📍 722 Creekside Court, Helena (The Listening Room at Soul Story Therapy)
📍 2232 Cahaba Valley Dr, Suite C, Birmingham (Soul Story Therapy at Cahaba Valley)

✨ Need support now?
We offer same-day appointments through our Listening Room—designed to help you get grounded, gain clarity, and take your next steps.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting stress, or simply feeling stuck—
you don’t have to do this alone.

👉 Get started today:
🌐 https://www.soulstorytherapy.com
📞 205-202-9685

We would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

03/08/2026

Meet Our Founder — Hanna Stiltner

As I’ve been reflecting on the journey of Soul Story Therapy, I’m reminded of how far this vision has grown.

What began as a small idea — creating a space where people could feel truly seen, understood, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges — has grown into something far greater than I could have imagined.

Over the years, both personally and professionally, I’ve seen how often people carry deep shame, insecurity, and emotional wounds that keep them feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, and disconnection. I’ve always believed that when we create a safe space to explore those patterns with compassion and honesty, real healing and growth can begin.

During one of the most difficult seasons my own family faced, I came to understand something deeply: growth often happens in the valleys, not on the peaks. That season strengthened my passion for helping others and ultimately led to the creation of Soul Story Therapy.

Today, Soul Story is a team of incredible clinicians and staff who bring authenticity, compassion, and depth to their work every single day. I’m continually grateful for the impact they have on the individuals and families we serve throughout our community.

When something is built from your heart and soul, it doesn’t feel like work — it feels like purpose.

With gratitude,
Hanna Stiltner
Founder, Soul Story Therapy

03/08/2026

Meet Valerie Lawhon

We’re grateful to have Valerie as part of the team at Soul Story Therapy. Valerie brings a thoughtful, compassionate presence to her work and creates a comfortable space where clients feel supported as they explore their experiences and work toward growth and healing.

Before becoming a therapist, Valerie spent four years working in the healthcare and research field at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she discovered her passion for mental health. She later completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UAB and has loved walking alongside clients ever since.

Valerie works with both adults and adolescents and has experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, ADHD, OCD, relationship challenges, trauma, and grief.

Her approach is rooted in a person-centered philosophy, believing that each individual is the author of their own story. Valerie works collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight, build resilience, and move toward living a fuller and more meaningful life.

We’re thankful to have Valerie as part of the Soul Story team and the community we serve.

To schedule an appointment with Valerie, visit www.soulstorytherapy.com or call 205.202.9685.

03/08/2026

Meet Carnisha Johnson

We’re grateful to have Carnisha as part of the team at Soul Story Therapy. Carnisha brings warmth, creativity, and deep compassion to her work, creating a supportive space where clients feel safe to explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and grow.

Carnisha works with both individuals and couples, helping clients navigate concerns such as relationship struggles, communication difficulties, personal growth, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping couples develop healthier patterns, improve connection, and build stronger, more secure relationships.

Her approach is thoughtful and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals. Carnisha’s ability to truly listen and understand allows her to meet people where they are while guiding them toward meaningful change.

Clients often share how comfortable they feel in sessions with Carnisha and appreciate her supportive, non-judgmental presence.

We’re thankful to have Carnisha as part of the Soul Story team and the community we serve.

To schedule an appointment, visit www.soulstorytherapy.com or call 205.202.9685.

03/08/2026

Meet Beth Cook, LPC

We’re grateful to have Beth as part of the team at Soul Story Therapy. Beth brings experience, compassion, and a thoughtful clinical approach to her work, and she has supported many individuals in creating meaningful change and growth in their lives.

Beth believes deeply in the power of a genuine, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. She creates a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while working toward greater clarity and healing.

Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches. Beth tailors therapy to each individual client, helping them develop practical tools and insight as they navigate life’s challenges.

Beth is known for her warm and supportive presence, and clients often share how comfortable they feel opening up and working through difficult experiences with her guidance.

We’re thankful to have Beth as part of the Soul Story team and the community we serve.

To schedule an appointment with Beth, visit www.soulstorytherapy.com or call 205.202.9685.

02/23/2026

✨ Meet Rebekah Marsh, LMSW ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Rebekah to the Soul Story Therapy team 🤍

Rebekah brings a grounded, compassionate presence into the therapy room, creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and authentic. Her approach blends meaningful insight with practical tools, helping clients feel supported, empowered, and understood as they move toward growth and healing.

With a background working with refugees, foster parents, and children within the foster care system, Rebekah offers a holistic, trauma-informed perspective rooted in curiosity and compassion.

🌿 Currently accepting new clients
👥 Working with preteens, teens, adolescents, and young adults
📍 Available in Helena, Cahaba Valley, and virtually
✨ Providing services under the clinical supervision of Hanna Stiltner, LICSW-S, PIP

📲 Request online at www.soulstorytherapy.com
📞 205.202.9685

Help us give Rebekah a warm Soul Story welcome 🤍

02/11/2026

🤍 Grateful and humbled.

Today we found out we were nominated again for 2026 Best of Shelby County, and it truly means so much to our team.

Being recognized by this community over the last few years has been incredibly meaningful. Our team pours thought, care, and heart into this work every day, and I’m endlessly grateful for each of them — they are genuinely the best.

Thank you to our community for your trust, support, and for allowing us to be part of your stories. We don’t take that lightly.

✨ You can vote daily through March 7th
➡️ Follow the link below
➡️ Category: Health & Fitness
➡️ Subcategory: Best Therapy/Counseling Practice

🔗 https://www.shelbyliving.com/magazine/shelby-livings-best-of-the-best-2026

No matter the outcome, we are deeply thankful for your continued love and support 🤍✨

With Gratitude,
Hanna

Shelby Living's Best of the Best contest is back for another year. Nominate your favorites in the nomination round before voting for them in the voting round.

01/10/2026

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Soul Story Therapy ✨

As we step into a new year, we want to pause and say thank you—to our clients, families, colleagues, and community who trust us with their stories.

A new year doesn’t require a new version of you. It simply invites space—for reflection, healing, growth, and gentleness with yourself. Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here.

In this year ahead, our hope remains the same:
🤍 to listen deeply
🤍 to hold space without judgment
🤍 to support meaningful, lasting change
🤍 to remind you that healing is not linear—and you don’t have to do it alone

Here’s to another year of courage, connection, and care.
We’re honored to walk alongside you.

With gratitude,
Soul Story Therapy 🌿

12/18/2025

✨ Welcome to Soul Story Therapy, Krista Chick, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH!

We’re excited to welcome Krista Chick to the Soul Story Therapy team! Krista begins seeing clients January 5th and is now accepting appointments.

Krista offers in-person and telehealth services and is licensed in Alabama and Tennessee. She takes a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, incorporating compassionate and empathic challenge when clinically appropriate.

Krista has experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. By drawing from multiple therapeutic approaches, she tailors therapy to meet each client’s unique needs while creating a supportive space for insight, growth, and healing.

Krista believes healing is possible and that you already possess what you need. Through support, education, and a strong therapeutic relationship, meaningful change can occur.

📅 Now scheduling new clients
🔗 Visit www.soulstorytherapy.com to book or contact our office for availability.

Please help us give Krista a warm Soul Story welcome 🤍