Sparrow Counseling

Sparrow Counseling Helping couples and families heal, reconnect, and grow. Compassionate, clear, and experienced care.

Sparrow Counseling offers expert therapy in Birmingham, AL, and online across Alabama, specializing in marriage, co-parenting, families, and intensives. Sparrow Counseling is a place where individuals, couples and families can come to be strengthened, empowered and find hope again.

5 Love Languages, 1 Goal: More Connection 💙A common mistake couples make is giving the love they prefer—rather than the ...
02/21/2026

5 Love Languages, 1 Goal: More Connection đź’™

A common mistake couples make is giving the love they prefer—rather than the love their partner actually receives.

These carousel images share simple ways to show up in each love language:
• Words of affirmation: be specific—words stick
• Quality time: undivided attention + curiosity
• Gifts: thoughtfulness matters more than cost
• Physical touch: everyday touch builds closeness
• Acts of service: lighten the mental + physical load (observe, anticipate, act)

Connection isn’t about doing it perfectly—it’s about being intentional in small, consistent ways.

If you and your partner want support strengthening communication and connection, Sparrow Counseling would love to help. đź’™
Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

Most couples truly want to love each other well. The problem isn’t lack of effort; it’s often a mismatch in how love is ...
02/19/2026

Most couples truly want to love each other well. The problem isn’t lack of effort; it’s often a mismatch in how love is expressed and received.

In our newest blog, we walk through the 5 love languages and give practical examples for each (words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, physical touch, and acts of service). When you learn your partner’s “language,” small shifts can create a big change in connection.

đź“Ť Sparrow Counseling | Homewood/Birmingham, AL
Read here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/2026/2/16/love-languages-why-good-intentions-sometimes-miss-the-mark

Stuck in the Same Fight? Couples Intensives Can Create Real Change.So many couples come into therapy saying, “We don’t n...
02/17/2026

Stuck in the Same Fight? Couples Intensives Can Create Real Change.

So many couples come into therapy saying, “We don’t need more talking. We need change—and we need it now.” And that makes sense when you’re stuck in a repetitive cycle or navigating a high-stress season.

Weekly therapy can be incredibly helpful, but when couples feel overwhelmed or keep repeating the same patterns, it can sometimes feel slow or fragmented.

That’s where a Couples Intensive can help.

A Couples Intensive gives focused, uninterrupted time to slow down, get underneath the surface, and shift the dynamic. We’re not just managing conflict—we’re building momentum.

In an intensive, couples learn how to:
âś… move from blame to curiosity
âś… stay connected when emotions run high
âś… have hard conversations without damaging the relationship
âś… leave with clarity, tools, and hope

Couples don’t leave saying, “That was a good conversation.”
They leave saying, “Something actually shifted.”

If your relationship feels stuck, overwhelmed, or like the same arguments keep repeating, an intensive might be exactly what you need.

đź“ŤSparrow Counseling | Homewood/Birmingham, AL + telehealth across Alabama
✨ Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

Some couples come in and say, “We don’t need more talking—we need change.” We understand. Weekly therapy can be incredib...
02/16/2026

Some couples come in and say, “We don’t need more talking—we need change.” We understand. Weekly therapy can be incredibly helpful, but when you’re stuck in the same patterns or life feels overwhelming, progress can feel slow.

That’s why we love Couples Intensives at Sparrow Counseling. Intensives offer focused, uninterrupted time to get underneath the surface, shift the dynamic, and build real momentum—not just manage conflict.

In our new blog, we share:
âś… what a couples intensive is
âś… why it works differently than weekly sessions
✅ what skills couples learn (blame → curiosity, staying connected, repairing conflict)
✅ how to know if it’s right for you

đź“Ť Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham, AL
Read here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/why-we-love-couples-intensives-when-you-need-more-than-another-good-conversation

Valentine’s Day can be sweet… and it can also bring a lot of pressure.Here’s our reminder today: love isn’t measured by ...
02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day can be sweet… and it can also bring a lot of pressure.

Here’s our reminder today: love isn’t measured by flowers or reservations.
It’s built in the small moments: repair, curiosity, kindness, and trying again.

If you want something meaningful to do today, try this:
💛 Ask: “What’s one way I can love you well this week?”
💛 Repair: “I got defensive—can I try that again?”
đź’› Connect: 10 minutes, phones down, just you two.

And if you’re feeling stuck in the same cycle, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Sparrow Counseling is here to help. Visit our website or reach out to get started.

02/14/2026

A quick reminder from Peyton Richard, LMFT at Sparrow Counseling:
One of the biggest mistakes couples make is giving the love they prefer—rather than the love their partner actually feels.

This Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs to be intentional.

Here are a few simple ways to “speak” love in the way your partner receives it:
• Words of Affirmation: be specific—heartfelt words stick
• Quality Time: put screens down and get curious with each other
• Gifts: meaning matters more than the price tag
• Physical Touch: build connection with everyday non-s*xual touch
• Acts of Service: lighten the load—observe, anticipate, act

The most romantic thing you can do is learn your partner’s love language and show up in it.

Happy Valentine’s Day 💙

02/13/2026

I hear this from couples all the time:
“We don’t need more talking. We need change—and we need it now.”

Weekly therapy can be powerful, but when couples feel stuck in the same cycle, or they’re navigating a stressful season, it can feel slow, fragmented, and hard to gain traction.

That’s where a Couples Intensive can be different.

A Couples Intensive gives us focused, uninterrupted time to slow down, get underneath the pattern, and actually shift the dynamic. We’re not just managing conflict, we’re building momentum.

In an intensive, couples learn how to:
âś… move from blame to curiosity
âś… stay connected when emotions run high
âś… have hard conversations without damaging the relationship
âś… leave with clarity, tools, and hope

Couples don’t leave saying, “That was a good conversation.”
They leave saying, “Something actually changed.”

If your relationship feels stuck, overwhelmed, or like the same arguments keep repeating, a Couples Intensive might be exactly what you need.

đź“ŤLearn more through Sparrow Counseling (Birmingham/Homewood, AL + telehealth).

Feeling Out of Sync? A Simple Way Couples Can Navigate Busy Schedules 💙So many couples aren’t arguing because they don’t...
02/12/2026

Feeling Out of Sync? A Simple Way Couples Can Navigate Busy Schedules đź’™

So many couples aren’t arguing because they don’t love each other; they’re overwhelmed. When life gets packed, it can feel like you’re living parallel lives… and it gets hard to understand what your partner is carrying day-to-day.

This carousel shares a practical tool that helps many couples:
🗓️ Sit down together and look at your schedules on a shared calendar.

Whether it’s a desk calendar, wall calendar, shared phone calendar, or digital family calendar, the goal is the same:
✨ increase awareness
✨ grow empathy
✨ build teamwork

We also included a simple 10-minute weekly check-in you can try this week.

If you and your partner are struggling to get on the same page, David Teel, ALC at Sparrow Counseling, would love to support you.

đź“ŤHomewood/Birmingham, AL + telehealth across Alabama
Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

Busy schedules can quietly create distance in a relationship, especially when each partner doesn’t fully see what the ot...
02/11/2026

Busy schedules can quietly create distance in a relationship, especially when each partner doesn’t fully see what the other is carrying day to day.

In our latest blog, we share a simple strategy that helps couples reduce resentment and feel more like a team: mapping your schedules together on a shared calendar. The calendar is just the tool; the real benefit is the conversation it creates and the awareness it builds.

đź“Ť Sparrow Counseling | Homewood/Birmingham, AL
Read the blog here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/how-couples-can-navigate-busy-schedules-without-losing-connection
Want support? Schedule a free 15-minute consult!

02/10/2026

In this video, David Teel, ALC, shares a practical starting point: standing everything their partner is carrying, day to day, week to week, month to month. And when schedules feel overloaded, it can create frustration, disconnection, and the sense that you’re missing each other.

In this video, David Teel, ALC shares a practical starting point:
🗓️ Sit down together and map your schedules on a shared calendar.

Whether you use a desk calendar, a wall calendar, or a digital calendar that syncs with your phones, the goal is the same:
to increase awareness, create empathy, and make space for better teamwork.

If you and your partner are struggling to get on the same page, this video is a great first step.

đź“ŤSparrow Counseling | Homewood/Birmingham, AL + telehealth across Alabama
✨ Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

Parenting a Teen with Big Emotions? You’re Not Alone.If your teen’s emotions feel suddenly bigger, more intense reaction...
02/09/2026

Parenting a Teen with Big Emotions? You’re Not Alone.

If your teen’s emotions feel suddenly bigger, more intense reactions, tears, anger, or complete shutdowns, you’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.

One important reminder: during adolescence, emotions are very real and the brain is still learning emotional regulation. Big feelings aren’t always a sign something is “wrong,” and they are not proof that you’re doing something wrong as a parent.

In these carousel images, Sha Wortman, LPC, shares a few practical ways to respond:
âś… Focus on calming before problem-solving (logic rarely lands when emotions are high)
âś… Offer presence so your teen can borrow your calm
✅ Help them name what they’re feeling to reduce intensity
âś… Look for patterns, not just moments (school stress, fatigue, social pressure, overload)

And if things still feel overwhelming, that doesn’t mean you failed. It may simply mean it’s time for added support.

đź“ŤSparrow Counseling | Homewood/Birmingham, AL + telehealth across Alabama
✨ Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

Fun Friday: MYTH vs FACTMyth: Great s*x is always spontaneous.Fact: Great s*x often improves with intention + communicat...
02/06/2026

Fun Friday: MYTH vs FACT

Myth: Great s*x is always spontaneous.
Fact: Great s*x often improves with intention + communication.

A simple idea to try this weekend: schedule a low-pressure “connection window.”
That might look like sitting close, talking, cuddling, kissing, laughing—whatever helps you feel emotionally connected. No pressure to perform.
Closeness > performance.

If intimacy feels complicated right now—or if you’re having the same arguments on repeat—Sparrow Counseling (Birmingham/Homewood) offers couples counseling and s*x therapy support. Message us or learn more through our website.

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1736 Oxmoor Road, Ste 208
Homewood, AL
35209

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Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
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