Therapy for Faulkner University Students 🦅
Confidential, specialized teletherapy for the **Faulkner community** in Montgomery, AL, focusing on faith, identity, and academic stress.
Start Your Confidential ConsultationUnderstanding the Faulkner Student Journey 🙏
Attending **Faulkner University** means balancing rigorous academic demands with strong Christian values. This environment provides incredible support, but can also lead to unique pressures related to faith, identity, and personal expectations. Our services are designed to address these specific challenges.
Support for Your Unique Challenges
We provide a **confidential, off-campus** space to navigate challenges specific to your experience, including:
- **Faith Crises or Spiritual Doubt** in a faith-based environment.
- **Perfectionism and Burnout** stemming from high academic and ethical expectations.
- **Identity Formation** when balancing personal beliefs with family or institutional values.
- **Social Anxiety and Relationship stress** within a smaller, value-driven campus community.
- **Trauma Healing** that respects your spiritual foundation without judgment.
Confidential Teletherapy for Faulkner Students in Montgomery 📞
Our secure, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform is designed for your busy schedule. Get support from the privacy of your dorm, apartment, or from home anywhere in Alabama. We are an **independent private practice, not affiliated with Faulkner University**, ensuring your care is 100% confidential.
Accessible & Flexible Care
Our teletherapy service means you can:
- Schedule sessions between classes or around chapel requirements.
- Get therapy from a private space, no travel required in **Montgomery**.
- Continue care seamlessly during breaks (anywhere in AL).
- Maintain **total privacy**, separate from on-campus services.
Specialized Long-Term Support
While Faulkner's **Student Counseling Services** is a valuable on-campus resource, our private practice offers **specialized, long-term care**:
- Specialized trauma models (**EMDR, Brainspotting**).
- Advanced **QEEG brain mapping** (in-person).
- **No session limits** or short-term models.
- A **fresh, non-institutional perspective** from a provider outside the university.
Specialized Evidence-Based Therapy Modalities 🧠
We offer advanced, evidence-based treatments that go beyond traditional talk therapy to address the root causes of your emotional and spiritual challenges. We are a **faith-informed practice** and respect your personal beliefs.
Academic Stress & Cognitive Support
Manage academic pressure, test anxiety, and focus issues. We provide tools for **executive function coaching** and:
- ADHD & anxiety treatment
- Performance and test anxiety reduction
- **QEEG Brain Mapping** for objective data (in-person)
Trauma, Faith, & Identity
Advanced, evidence-based care for deep healing from past trauma or current emotional distress. We offer:
- **EMDR & Brainspotting** for trauma processing
- **Somatic therapy** for body-held stress
- Counseling for **spiritual abuse or faith transitions**
Go Beyond Talk Therapy: Explore Our Treatment Models
We use proven tools like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Neurotherapy to help you heal faster.
Meet Your Taproot Therapists 🤝
Our therapists are licensed to provide teletherapy anywhere in Alabama. They have specific experience helping college students navigate life's challenges, including matters of faith and identity.
Kristan Baer, LMSW, MSW, SEP
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Specializes in healing trauma, anxiety, and depression through a body-centered, somatic approach.
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Dr. Haley Beech, PhD, MSW
Women's & Young Adult Specialist
Expert in supporting college students, women's issues, medical trauma, and life transitions.
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James Waites, LICSW
Professional Burnout Specialist
Supporting students and professionals through burnout, work-related trauma, and stress.
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Pamela Hayes, MSW
Teletherapy Specialist
EMDR, somatic therapy, and trauma recovery. Convenient teletherapy options for busy students.
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Becky Milstead, LPC
Teen & Young Adult Therapist
Over 20 years helping teens and young adults navigate school challenges and family communication.
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Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S
Clinical Director
Trauma specialist integrating EMDR, Brainspotting, and depth psychology for comprehensive healing.
View ProfileFrequently Asked Questions ❓
How is this different from Faulkner's Counseling Services?
Faulkner's counseling is a great on-campus resource. As an independent private practice, we offer specialized, long-term care that is **100% confidential and separate** from the university. We can provide advanced modalities (**EMDR, Brainspotting, QEEG**) and you have **no session limits**. It's the ideal choice if you want total privacy or need more specialized care for complex issues.
Will my faith or private life be shared with Faulkner staff?
Absolutely not. Your therapy with us is **100% confidential** and protected by HIPAA. We are not part of Faulkner University. We cannot and will not share any of your information with the college, professors, or administrators without your explicit, written permission (or in rare, legally mandated circumstances).
What about insurance and cost for students?
We accept **Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)** insurance. We also offer **sliding scale rates** for students with financial need. Our LMSW therapists have reduced sliding scale rates to make care more affordable.
Crisis Support and Immediate Help
If you are in a crisis, please call or text 988 for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to the nearest emergency room.
This page is not a substitute for emergency services.
Start Your Confidential Healing Journey 📞
Take the first step toward better mental health. Our team is ready to support you with specialized teletherapy for **Montgomery** and in-person care at our Hoover office.
Schedule Your Consultation
Phone: (205) 598-6471
Email: [email protected]
In-Person Office (Hoover): 2025 Shady Crest Drive, Suite 203, Hoover, AL 35216
Contact UsImportant Disclaimer
Taproot Therapy Collective is **not affiliated with Faulkner University.** We are an independent, private therapy practice. We encourage students to also explore the mental health services available through Faulkner Student Counseling Services.