Lawley Counseling, LLC

11/03/2025

Ready or not, the holiday season has begun! 🦃🎄🥂

This time of year can bring a lot of stress—whether you're spending the holidays alone or you feel overwhelmed by all the obligations and festivities.

Here are a few ways to reduce some of the holiday stress:

❎ Set personal boundaries.
🗒 Plan and prepare.
🪫 Schedule time to recharge.
🫂 Reach out to someone.
🎉 Skip the resolutions this year.

If life feels overwhelming, it might be time to talk to someone. Give us a call at (205) 784-8410 📱 We'd love to answer any questions you might have!

10/31/2025

We hope you have a 🍬SWEET🍬 (and safe) Halloween!

10/30/2025

Lawley Counseling’s annual Boo Basket Swap has been such a treat! 👻 Our team always knows how to bring the fun (and the candy)!

10/29/2025

With Halloween right around the corner, let's talk about FEAR 🎃

We might not like feeling afraid, but fear is an important biological response. It can protect us from dangers we've faced all throughout our evolution---like snakes, heights, or deep water.

But when does fear become a problem? Today, many of the stakes are lower, but people still find themselves fighting, flighting, or freezing in the face of public speaking, elevators, and spiders.

It's normal to experience nerves, but when someone's fear is persistent, specific, and gets in the way of everyday life, it might be a phobia.

Phobias fall into one of five broad categories:

🕷 Fears of animals, like dogs or spiders
🌪 Fears of the natural environment, like heights or storms
💉 Fears related to blood, injury, and injection
✈️ Situational fears, like flying or public speaking
🤢 Others, like fears of vomiting or choking

If you have a fear or phobia that's interfering with your quality of life, it might be time to speak to someone about it. Therapy can help you get to the root cause of your fear and figure out ways to cope with it!

10/28/2025

Times can be difficult, and we want to ensure that no one goes without.

Join Lawley Counseling in supporting our communities through our Food & Toiletry Drive, running from November 10th–21st at both our Hoover and Alabaster locations.
Let’s come together to make a difference—every donation counts. 💚

10/27/2025

Brave people might look like they have no fear—but odds are they feel the fear and decide that whatever they're afraid of is worth pushing past 🛡⚔

Moving to a new city is brave.
Making that phone call is brave.
Asking for help is brave.
Ending that relationship is brave.
Doing things alone is brave.
Having that tough conversation is brave.
Finding joy in life is brave.

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10/24/2025

What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with spooky donuts? 🎃🍩

Hope you're all having a fantastic week! 🧡

10/22/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Ashlyn Alves, ALC to Lawley Counseling's growing team! 🪴

Ashlyn has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is currently accepting new clients at our Alabaster office. Her approach to therapy is person-centered, non-judgmental, and affirming ❤️‍🩹 She believes that anyone who is willing to be honest and open-minded within therapy is already changing their lives!

For more information or to schedule with Ashlyn, give our office a call at (205) 784-8410 📱

10/21/2025

🕯✨ Happy Diwali to all who celebrate, including our very own Sheenal!

Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, is a beautiful five-day celebration of the triumph of good over evil. It's five days of candles, marigolds, joy, gratitude, and family.

If you're a client with us, you've probably gotten to know Sheenal pretty well. Help us wish her a wonderful Diwali 💛

10/17/2025

✨ Our team is growing, and that means more capacity to serve our amazing communities!

We're accepting new clients at both our Alabaster and Hoover offices. Neither of those locations work for you? We offer telehealth sessions too! 💻

Thanks to our flexible providers, we're also able to offer early morning, after school, and late evening appointment times—because we believe therapy should fit your busy lifestyle 💛

Visit our website for a list of all the insurance plans we accept, as well as more information about our wonderful therapists!

Have questions? Our front office staff is available to help. Give us a call at (205) 784-8410 or email advocate@lawleycounseling.com ✉️ We'll help you find the perfect therapist and get started on your healing journey 🌿

We can't wait to work with you!

Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience across various treatment environments.

10/13/2025

🧠✨ A little psychoeducation for your Monday!

If you're ever browsing therapists and see DBT mentioned in their bio, this is what that means!

There are about a thousand acronyms in the world of mental health, but talking about them openly can help make treatment more accessible 💬

10/09/2025

😴 Better sleep starts with small habits.

Good sleep hygiene means creating a routine that helps your mind and body wind down. Try keeping a consistent bedtime, avoiding screens before bed, and making your space calm and comfortable.

If your thoughts race at night, jot them down or practice a few deep breaths before turning in—it signals your brain that it’s time to rest 💙

💭 If you've struggled with sleep in the past, share some wisdom below!