Therapy for Women’s Issues, Parenting and Expecting Mothers

Approach to Therapy

Haley believes that intentionality is critical in many areas of life, but particularly in the
therapeutic setting. She focuses on ensuring that her therapeutic environment is calm and
comforting, making it a safer space for her clients to share their experiences. With her strong
listening skills, she approaches each client with empathy, welcoming their true selves.
Haley sees therapy as a mutual relationship rather than a one-sided experience, working
collaboratively with clients to find meaningful and effective ways to process their journeys.

Mind/Body Connection

Haley strongly believes that trauma is not only stored in the mind, but also embedded in the
body. This perspective highlights her practices emphasis on combined mind, body, and spiritual
care. Haley will soon offer Brainspotting, a psychotherapy technique that utilizes eye movements
to help clients process difficult emotions and traumatic experiences. Haley also understands that
safety is vital for effectively processing distressing events and living with chronic pain. Therefore, she prioritizes building
rapport and establishing security in the therapeutic relationship before delving into deep trauma
work. She also employs a strength-based perspective and utilizes artistic expression to assist
clients in navigating their trauma.

Therapeutic Offerings

Haley currently offers individual and group therapy, in-person and online. She is particularly
passionate about group therapy for women, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to
share their experiences. Haley also has a background working with college students and young
adults learning to navigate adulthood, including independent life skills and the many transitions that accompany it.

In addition, Haley understands the extreme burnout that accompanies individuals who work in helping professions and those caring for a child with a disability. These
roles intrinsically produce higher rates of stress and burnout. Haley’s compassionate approach
ensures that clients feel understood and accepted. She aims to foster self-love and a sense of
connection, reminding individuals that they are not alone in their struggles.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Care

I provide neurodivergent-affirming care that recognizes and honors the full spectrum of neurological diversity, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, tourette’s syndrome, sensory processing disorder, and other ways of experiencing the world. As someone who is neurodivergent myself, I bring personal insight and deep empathy to our work together. My approach is rooted in respect, collaboration, and an understanding that neurodivergence is a natural and valuable part of the human experience. Whether you are newly exploring your neurodivergence or have long identified as neurodivergent, therapy with me is a space free from judgment or pressure to fit in. Together, we work to create strategies and supports that align with your unique sensory experiences, communication styles, and cognitive processing, empowering you to thrive on your own terms.

LGBTQIA+ and Transgender-Affirming Care

I offer lgbtqia and transgender-affirming care that centers your safety, authenticity, and inherent worth. This practice is a space where your sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender and non-binary experiences, relationships, and whole self are deeply respected and celebrated. Whether you are seeking support navigating identity, discrimination, or interpersonal challenges, I am committed to providing trauma-informed, culturally humble care that affirms your lived experience and promotes resilience, healing, and empowerment.

Pet Bereavement Support

My pet bereavement services provide a calm, compassionate space to honor your bond, process grief, and find meaning in loss. Through individualized, one-on-one sessions, available in-person or virtually, I work collaboratively with you, offering trauma-informed and strengths-based care that respects your unique journey. We’ll incorporate gentle therapeutic tools, such as keepsake creation, to help you memorialize your companion in a way that feels meaningful and healing. Whether you’re coping with a recent loss or long-standing grief, these tailored sessions aim to support emotional resilience and personal growth.

Personal and Professional Experience

Haley acknowledges the importance of lived experiences and professional training,
understanding that each plays a vital role in providing a well-rounded perspective. In addition to
being a trained therapist currently under supervision, she is a mother, intimate partner violence
survivor advocate, birth trauma survivor, and parent advocate for a child with disabilities.
Having navigated various community systems personally and professionally, she deeply
understands the challenges many clients face. She is here to offer compassionate support as they
navigate these processes and connect them to vital community resources as needed.

More About Me

Haley was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and currently considers the Birmingham community
her home. In her personal life, Haley enjoys reading, writing, antiquing, cooking, drinking good
wine, and gardening. She lives in Alabaster, Alabama, with her two children and miniature
schnauzer, balancing her roles as a social worker, feminist writer, educator, researcher, poet,
mother, partner, and friend.

Education

Haley Beech is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) who currently works under the
supervision of Joel Blackstock (LICSW-S, PIP). She completed her bachelor’s degree in
Sociology at Samford University in 2009 and then obtained her master’s in social work from the
University of Alabama in 2013. In 2023, she earned her PhD in Social Work from the University
of Alabama. Her research focuses on the intersection of maternal health and violence against women,
utilizing a trauma-informed perspective.

 Dr. Beech’s Academic Publications

Publications

Parenting, Pandemic, and Crisis

Systemic Reproduction Coercion

Haley’s Specialties

Haley’s Approaches:

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Issues that Dr. Haley Beech Works With:

ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD and ADD Therapy

Academic and School Problems and Performance

Parents of Children with Chronic Behavior and Medical Issues

Chronic Pain and Post Surgery Depression

Therapy for Grief and Loss

Long COVID Somatic and Stress Support

Eating Disorder Recovery Support

Women’s Issues

Anxiety

Depression and Mood Disorders

OCD and Bipolar Disorder