Therapy in Hoover, AL for Trauma, Anxiety & Depression
Expert Counseling for Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook & Pelham
Welcome to Taproot Therapy Collective, Hoover’s premiere clinic for complex trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. Located just minutes from Homewood, Mountain Brook, and Pelham, we offer a clear path to healing.
We provide advanced, neuroscientifically-backed treatments including EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, Lifespan Integration and Somatic Therapies to help you get to the root of the problem—and find lasting relief.
We also provide secure teletherapy for anyone in Alabama.
Therapies That Actually Work… Fast.
Find Your Balance, Energy, & Happiness With Our Unique Approach
“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves.”
—Bessel A. van der Kolk,
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Psychotherapists with Advanced Trainings and Credentials in Vestavia, Hoover and Pelham
We are honored to be cited in The Ghost Lab, a work by Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, a New York Times Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, known for his rigorous investigative journalism and deep dives into complex subjects, recognized the expertise provided by our team.
“I have found you and your practice to be a valuable source of information and a valuable resource.”
— Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, Author & Pulitzer Prize Finalist
Specialized Counseling for Hoover & Greater Birmingham
We don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Our therapists are trained in multiple modalities to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. Our core areas of focus include:
Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Heal from the past with proven, brain-based therapies. We specialize in effective treatments for complex and developmental trauma.
Learn MoreAnxiety & Panic Attack Treatment
Regain control from constant worry, social anxiety, or panic. We help you calm your nervous system and find your center.
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Move beyond just "managing" symptoms. We use depth-based approaches to help you find joy and meaning in your life again.
Learn MoreTherapy for Children & Teens
Compassionate support for children, teens, and families navigating behavioral issues, school stress, and emotional challenges.
Learn MoreADHD & ASD Support
Therapy for neurodivergent clients focused on executive functioning, managing sensory overload, and preventing burnout.
Learn MorePhysician & Professional Burnout
Confidential counseling for high-performance individuals, executives, and medical professionals facing career stress and burnout.
Learn MoreGrief, Loss & Life Transitions
We provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore complex feelings. Our depth-oriented approach helps you integrate powerful emotions, not just control them.
Find Support for GriefChronic Pain & Mind-Body Healing
An injury or surgery is a traumatic event for the nervous system. We use somatic therapies to help your nervous system release stored trauma and break the pain cycle.
Learn About Mind-Body WorkLGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
We provide a safe, knowledgeable, and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples to explore identity, relationships, and mental health without fear of judgment.
Learn About Affirming CareAdvanced, Evidence-Based Treatments
We specialize in offering a wide variety of the fastest, most effective treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Our therapists are trained in multiple modalities, including advanced, brain-based therapies, to create a personalized plan for you. All of our therapists are trained in Brainspotting, a fast and effective treatment for trauma.
Brainspotting
A powerful, focused treatment that works by identifying, processing, and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional and body pain, trauma, and anxiety. Learn more...
EMDR
A highly effective, evidence-based therapy for PTSD. EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing you to move forward. Learn more...
Somatic & Depth Psychology
We integrate body-based therapies like Somatic Experiencing with depth approaches like Jungian Therapy to get to the root of your symptoms, not just manage them. Learn more...
QEEG Brain Mapping
We move beyond subjective guesswork. Our clinic uses objective diagnostics like QEEG Brain Mapping to get a precise, scientific picture of your unique brain function for targeted treatment.
Learn About QEEGHolistic Wellness & Nutrition
We focus on nervous system regulation and complement your health with Meditation training and nutritional support with Hardy Micronutrients.
Explore Holistic OptionsWhen CBT & DBT Aren't Enough
Cognitive (CBT) and Dialectical (DBT) therapies are excellent, skills-based tools. For deep-rooted trauma, we use modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS) that go deeper to heal the underlying wound.
Our Advanced ModalitiesSupporting Students from Hoover, Homewood & Mountain Brook
The transition to college is one of life’s most demanding. We support students from Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook, and Vestavia Hills as they navigate new academic and social pressures.
Whether you’re local at Samford or UAB, or away at Auburn or Alabama, our flexible teletherapy options make it easy to get support from a therapist who understands your community and its unique challenges. We help you build the resilience and coping strategies to thrive.
“Until you make the unconscious conscious it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
– Carl Jung
Hoover Therapists for Trauma Using Advanced Techniques for Trauma and PTSD
Our Promise
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A Local, Clinical Focus
While our expert articles are an international resource [2, 3], our practice is 100% local. We are a team of licensed therapists in a physical Hoover office, dedicated to serving our neighbors in Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook, and Pelham.
A Commitment to Your Care
We want you to find the right therapist, even if it isn’t us. If we aren’t the best fit for your specific needs, we will gladly refer you to another trusted provider in the Birmingham community. Your healing is our first priority.
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Personalization
We don’t believe there is a formula for growth, health or healing. We want to help you find the unique way you can find your unique self. Every Taproot therapist is trained in multiple therapy modalities so that we can provide you with the biggest bag of tools to find what’s right for you. We can also refer you to a trusted ketamine provider, trauma-informed physical therapist, or another specialist in the community.
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Depth-Based Approach
We don’t want to offer you a bandaid for recovery from mental health challenges. Taproot Therapy wants to get to the root your symptoms. We specializes in brain based medicine and depth psychology backed approaches to healing.
These techniques promote healing in the deep brain instead of covering up the symptoms of past trauma or abuse, or managing them with behavioral techniques.
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Community
We want you to find the right therapist in Birmingham even if it is not at Taproot. We are happy to recommend another community provider that fits your needs even if we don’t have a counselor on staff that’s right for you.
Feel free to contact us with a question about mental health even if you are not sure how therapy works. The best way to prevent mental health problems is to be part of an informed, aware and supportive community. You can reach out online, give us a call, or visit our Birmingham AL location to get started.
No one chooses to suffer from anxiety, panic, or depression. No one chooses to struggle with anger management, addiction, or relationship problems. Unfortunately, the solutions to these problems are not always clear.
Your Path to Healing at Our Hoover Clinic
A clear, compassionate, and confidential process for our Birmingham-area clients.
Confidential First Contact
When you call or fill out our secure form, you’ll connect with our compassionate intake coordinator. This is a free, no-pressure 15-minute consultation to understand your needs and see if we’re the right fit for you.
An Expert Therapist Match
We don’t just assign you a random therapist. We carefully match you with the specialist on our team best suited for your unique needs—whether it’s a trauma expert for EMDR, a Jungian therapist for depth work, or a child counselor for your family.
Your First Session
Your first session at our Hoover office (or via secure teletherapy) is a safe space to share your story. Your therapist will listen and collaborate with you on a clear plan, ensuring you feel understood, respected, and hopeful from day one. You set the pace.
Recent Articles From Our Therapists
The Architecture of the Soul and the Machine: A Critical History and Future of Psychotherapy
A critical deep dive into the hidden history of psychotherapy, exploring how the personal traumas of founders like Freud and Jung collided with societal forces to shape modern mental health. Drawing on the works of Adam Curtis, James Hillman, and Sonu Shamdasani, this article traces the shift from the “architecture of the soul” to the “technocratization of care,” exposing the impact of profit motives and algorithmic logic while proposing a metamodern path forward for the profession.
The Influencing Machine: How Technology Shapes the Architecture of Psychosis
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