Our Therapists at Taproot Therapy Collective
At Taproot Therapy Collective, we've assembled a team of highly skilled, compassionate therapists specializing in diverse therapeutic approaches. Our clinicians bring extensive expertise in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, family issues, and more, utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities to help clients find healing, growth, and renewed wellbeing.
Marie is an experienced trauma therapist who specializes in treating PTSD and complex trauma. She understands that effective therapy isn't one-size-fits-all and creates a collaborative process to determine the right healing approach for each individual. Marie helps clients face trauma honestly, addressing it in mind, body, and soul.
Have you felt like other therapists didn't really listen to you? Marie wants to make therapy a collaborative process to figure out the right way for you to get better. She practices Brainspotting, Lifespan Integration, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based therapy, integrating multiple approaches to help you find the real you.
Contact: [email protected]
NPI# 1548939432 • LICSW License # 4899C
Joel is a complex trauma therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting. His innovative approach integrates elements from various therapeutic modalities including Jungian therapy, somatic therapy, parts-based therapies, and existential approaches.
Joel guides clients in harnessing their innate creativity to heal from trauma, dissociative disorders, and discover meaning and personal growth. His eclectic and intuitive style helps clients access their inner resources and navigate the complexities of their experiences.
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Dr. Mishelaine is a Licensed Psychologist and the Clinical Director of Peak Neuroscience. With over 24 years of experience in the mental health field, he specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges through neuropsychological assessment and brain-based therapies.
Drawing on his extensive training, Dr. Mishelaine helps patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, brain injury, attachment issues, and speech disorders. His approach integrates well with nutritional approaches to treating mental health conditions.
Schedule a brain mapping or neurofeedback session with Dr. Jay
Dr. Haley Beech is a licensed master social worker who specializes in perinatal health, medical trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. Her practice emphasizes combined mind, body, and spiritual care, believing that trauma is stored not only in the mind but also embedded in the body.
Haley prioritizes building rapport and establishing security in the therapeutic relationship before delving into deep trauma work. She will soon offer Brainspotting, a technique that utilizes eye movements to help clients process difficult emotions and traumatic experiences.
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In The Supervision of Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S, PIP
Kristan Baer is a licensed master social worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma-focused therapy. She helps clients heal from PTSD, Complex PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a body-centered approach.
In therapy with Kristan, you'll tune into what your body is telling you to release trapped traumatic energy and restore a sense of safety. Her unique blend of psychotherapy and body-centered therapy encourages nervous system regulation and a restored connection with the body.
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LMSW License # 6165G • In The Supervision of Joel Blackstock
Pamela Hayes is a compassionate clinical social worker offering teletherapy across Alabama. She draws on her extensive experience in inpatient psychiatric care to support adults recovering from complex PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
Pamela approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, incorporating somatic and experiential modalities like Internal Family Systems, Lifespan Integration, and EMDR. Her approach helps clients develop tools to regulate their nervous system and build resilience.
Teletherapy available throughout Alabama
Specialties
James Waites specializes in helping physicians and executives overcome burnout and trauma. He understands the toll that demanding roles can take and offers a dual-pronged approach that combines evidence-based interventions with practical, real-world solutions.
James also has extensive training in treating complex trauma and dissociative disorders. His trauma-informed approach using Brainspotting therapy creates a safe space for processing traumatic memories and regaining a sense of self.
Contact: [email protected]
SW License: 5628C
Kristi Wood specializes in brainspotting, polyvagal therapy, and providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and those in polyamorous relationships. With nearly a decade of experience, she creates a safe space for clients to access their inner strengths and potential for growth.
Her therapeutic approach focuses on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop healthy coping strategies. Kristi is passionate about serving diverse clientele with an inclusive, affirming approach.
Contact: [email protected]
NPI# 1699324780 • SW License: 4036C
Alice offers a creative and intuitive approach to trauma-informed care, integrating ancient wisdom and spiritual traditions with modern neuroscience. Her practice creates inclusive space for depth work in attachment, trauma healing, dissociative disorders, and exploration in gender, sexuality, and relationship dynamics.
Alice's approach provides unique support for those experiencing spiritual awakening, emotional numbness, or religious trauma. She helps clients pursue vibrational growth, explore repressed parts of psyche, and restructure personal narratives.
Contact: [email protected]
NPI# 1710749163 • LPC License: LPC03593
Becky is a seasoned therapist with over 20 years experience helping teenagers, adolescents and families heal trauma and learn to communicate effectively. She helps parents understand what their children are capable of and how to realize their potential academically, socially and in relationships.
Becky centers her counselling around each child's personality and unique needs, focusing on compassion, communication and empathy. She works with children and parents to help them recognize and regulate emotions, developing healthy communication within the family system.
Contact: [email protected]
NPI# 1578211249 • LPC License # 2131
Important Note: You can't schedule therapy with Diana because she is an electrical engineer. However, if you schedule a brain map or neurostimulation through Peak Neuroscience @ Taproot Therapy Collective, she can help analyze your brain.
Diana is a highly skilled electrical engineer and neuroscience researcher who works as the Engineering Director and EEG Analyst at Peak Neuroscience. Her groundbreaking research includes developing sophisticated methods for detecting seizure activity using advanced signal processing techniques with remarkable accuracy.
With a background from UAB's Department of Neurology, Diana applies her engineering knowledge to the complex world of neurological disorders, focusing on epilepsy and brain function.
Areas of Expertise
Teletherapy Services Across Alabama
At Taproot Therapy Collective, we're committed to making expert mental health care accessible throughout Alabama. Our therapists provide professional teletherapy services that bring specialized care directly to you, wherever you are in the state.
Teletherapy Available in These Alabama Locations
We offer teletherapy across the state of Alabama and in these major cities: Dothan, Vestavia Hills, Madison, Prattville, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Florence, Birmingham, Auburn, and Mobile, Alabama.
Benefits of Teletherapy
- Convenience: Access expert therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home
- Accessibility: No need to commute or take extended time away from work or family
- Consistency: Maintain your therapeutic relationship even when travel or schedule changes occur
- Privacy: Receive care in a space where you feel most comfortable and secure
- Specialized Care: Connect with specialists who may not be available in your local area
Our secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform ensures your sessions remain private and confidential, providing the same quality of care you would receive in person.
Learn More About TeletherapyOur Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches
At Taproot Therapy Collective, we employ a wide range of therapeutic modalities to address the unique needs of each client. Our clinicians are trained in numerous evidence-based approaches that allow us to create personalized treatment plans for healing and growth.
A neurobiological tool for processing trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation through specific eye positions.
Using light, color, and eye movements to rapidly transform emotional distress into positive experiences.
A body-oriented approach to healing trauma and stress disorders by releasing trapped energy and restoring balance.
Advanced brain imaging to identify neural patterns associated with various mental health conditions.
Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to improve neural function and reduce symptoms.
Working with different aspects of self to heal fragmentation and create internal harmony.
Training the brain to function more efficiently through real-time feedback and operant conditioning.
A transformative approach that helps heal wounded parts of the self through self-leadership.
Exploring the personal and collective unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes.
Cultivating present-moment awareness to reduce stress and increase emotional regulation.
Healing past trauma by integrating memories across the timeline of one's life.
Building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Rapidly accessing and processing deep emotions to create meaningful change.
Using bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
Evidence-based nutritional support for optimal brain health and mental wellbeing.
Conditions We Treat
Our therapists at Taproot Therapy Collective specialize in treating a wide range of mental health conditions with evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
Specialized approaches for healing from traumatic experiences and reducing symptoms of PTSD.
Treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and specific phobias.
Effective therapeutic approaches for major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and mood disorders.
Specialized treatment for dissociative identity disorder, depersonalization, and dissociative amnesia.
Evidence-based approaches for managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults.
Treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder using specialized therapeutic techniques.
Supportive therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
Specialized approaches for borderline, narcissistic, and other personality disorders.
Therapeutic support for managing chronic pain, illness, and associated mental health challenges.
Supportive therapy for overcoming substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.
Compassionate support for processing grief, loss, and major life transitions.
Specialized support for physicians, executives, and professionals experiencing burnout.
Specialized Services
Our collective offers specialized services to meet the diverse needs of our community.
Advanced neurological assessment and treatment through QEEG brain mapping and neurostimulation.
Evidence-based nutritional support for optimal brain health and mental wellbeing with Hardy Nutrition.
Specialized support for medical professionals experiencing burnout, trauma, and career challenges.
Specialized support for women during pregnancy, postpartum, and throughout the motherhood journey.
Therapy that honors and integrates clients' spiritual beliefs and practices into the healing journey.
Specialized approaches for working with children, adolescents, and entire family systems.
Patient Resources
Comprehensive list of mental health crisis resources in Alabama for emergency situations.
Information about our teletherapy services available throughout Alabama.
Educational content on mental health topics, treatment approaches, and healing journeys.
Articles and resources to help you understand different therapeutic approaches.