Sojourn Counseling

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Today we pay tribute to those who laid down their lives for our country. May their courage and sacrifice never be forgotten.

It is a common misconception that therapy is a last resort to be used only when you are desperate. In reality, therapy is actually more helpful if done before the problem becomes severe. Whether it's PTSD, trauma, trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, or many other issues, IASIS MCN and EMDR therapy can help you return hope and balance to your life.

Schedule a free consultation today to see how we can help meet your specific needs. Just send us an email at [email protected].

Sutton is an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Justin Phillips, LPC-S. He received his Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Sutton has also received training in Narrative Focused Trauma Care from the Allender Center in Seattle, Washington. He is passionate about helping people engage their stories of harm and heartache to discover hope, healing, and restoration. He also enjoys working with athletes to enhance their mental and emotional well-being and achieve their sport-specific goals.

Sutton is married to his wife, Caitlin, and has three children. They enjoy being outdoors together. When he is not working as a therapist, he loves all things soccer except diving.

Check out our video about EMDR. What is it, and how does it work
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EMDR Therapy Explained A brief explanation of EMDR therapy.www.sojourncounseling.org

All of our counselors are licensed and have years of experience helping people with trauma and various disorders to find hope and healing.

If you or someone you know is going through a hard time, please reach out to us. We'd love to schedule an appointment to see how we can help. Just send us an email at [email protected].

Caitlin is an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Matt Bunt, LPC-S. She completed her undergraduate work at UAB, and received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Caitlin has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including on an inpatient palliative care unit, and in outpatient substance use treatment. She has also worked as a hospital chaplain since 2019, during which time she completed a year-long Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) residency. She is trained in EMDR and a Certified Trauma Professional and is passionate about providing trauma-informed care to her clients. Caitlin considers it an honor to hear each individual’s unique story and journey with them through the joys and sorrows of life.

Caitlin is married to her best friend, Charlie, and together they enjoy exploring Birmingham with their two rescue dogs, Henry, Dakota, and Atticus. She enjoys good conversation over good coffee, hiking, and being in nature. An avid taco fan, Caitlin has never met a taco she didn’t like.

Today we remember all the veterans who served in Vietnam. We are so grateful for your sacrifice and service. If you or someone you know struggles with PTSD, please reach out to us. We are honored to serve many veterans every year through our counseling and IASIS MCN services.

Our office was designed to be as welcoming as possible. We know that therapy can be hard, so we do our best to create an atmosphere of safety and comfort for our clients. If you are going through a hard time, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call 205-578-2028 for a free consultation.

Living with PTSD can make you feel crazy! You’re wounded, and you’re hurting. You are not crazy! There is hope for healing!

No matter how many successes we've seen with IASIS, we are always overcome with joy to see a life changed and hope renewed!

If you or someone you know is going through a hard time, please reach out to us. We'd love to schedule an appointment to see how we can help. Just send us an email at [email protected].

Jennifer works with insurance, new client paperwork, billing, and grant writing. She graduated from Auburn in 2010 and currently homeschools her three children.

Outside of the time she spends working at Sojourn, she works as a birth assistant for a local homebirth midwife and as the park mom at the local softball park. In her spare time, you can find her playing wiffle ball, playing kickball, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

You don’t need fixing, you need healing. You’re not broken, you’re wounded. There is hope for healing!

Today would be a very good day just to have a good day! - Michael Franti

It is an honor and a privilege to get to know our clients over years of counseling. While counseling is a great way to get help in a time of crisis, it also has a lot to offer for everyday life. Simply having someone to regularly talk to is one of the best ways to stay mentally healthy.

You don’t have to white knuckle your way through life with PTSD. There is hope for healing!

Whether you are in a relationship or single, comparison is the thief of joy. The world would have you believe that today is all about grand gestures and elaborate gifts, but at its heart, Valentine's Day is simply about celebrating love. Tell someone you love them today! Your love is more precious than any gift that can be bought.

Chris is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and has been counseling since 2013. He completed his undergraduate work at Auburn University and then went on to receive his Masters at the University of Alabama in 2013. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is a cutting edge therapy used to address trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, low self-esteem, among other issues. He also works frequently with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Chris works with individuals and couples to address any issues of distress or concern. He has a passion for helping people work through difficult issues and find the strength to face the uncertain future.

Chris has been married to Jennifer for 10 years and they have 3 beautiful daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading great books, playing music with friends, watching movies, doing at least 1 push-up per week, eating Taco Bell, drinking lots and lots of coffee, attending Shades Valley Community Church, Greek mythology, drinking more coffee, watching You-Tube videos of people falling, and drinking even more coffee.

It's Black History Month, and we'd like to honor the great contributions of Black men and women to the counseling and mental health world. This quote from Maya Angelou especially resonates with us today. It applies not only to our personal lives but also to our societal commitment to the crucial work of racial reconciliation and recognition.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a very real problem for many people. Using EMDR Therapy, we can work together to desensitize disturbing memories and feelings and reprocess traumatic memories so that they no longer occupy your daily life.

Trauma changes how you are, it doesn’t change who you are! There is hope for healing.

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It's stories like this that inspire and encourage us to keep it up even on the hard days! Through talk therapy, EMDR, and IASIS MCN, we've had the joy of seeing many lives changed. If you or someone you know is going through a hard time, please reach out to us. We'd love to schedule an appointment to see how we can help. Just send us an email at [email protected].

PTSD does not discriminate; neither does healing. There is hope for healing from trauma and PTSD!

Landon graduated from Samford University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Education. She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and became a Licensed Masters of Social Work in 2021.

Landon recently married her husband, Baylen, and lives downtown with her daughter, cat, Lady, and dog, Larry David.

She greatly enjoys her position as the IASIS manager and lead IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback technician for Sojourn where she oversees all things IASIS. She obtained her certification of completion for MCN training in January 2019.

Today we remember and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a tireless advocate for equality. He inspires us to stand united against injustice and work towards a brighter future.

We want to make it as easy as possible for people to get on the road to healing. That's why we are happy to offer everyone one session of IASIS MCN absolutely free. People often see results after just one session!

Whether you've experienced trauma, a head injury, or just lived life long enough, your brain is likely out of balance. When our brain is out of balance, we deal with things like anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADD/ADHD, anger, memory and concentration issues, migraine, and many other issues. By gently stimulating the brain, it allows for the brainwaves to settle into a balanced state. Does this sound like something you'd like to try? Visit our website to schedule a free consultation or email Landon at [email protected] to schedule your first free session.

When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark.

Sometimes sitting quietly with a friend through a hard time is the best way to show empathy and support them.

*This quote is commonly attributed to the Mad Hatter, but it’s actually nowhere to be found in the books or movies. No one knows where it originated, but we still think it’s a great quote!