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Cottondale Mental Health Resources

In addition to our teletherapy services, there are several local resources available to Cottondale residents seeking mental health support.

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health

A comprehensive behavioral health provider offering a continuum of care for mental illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. Located approximately 20 miles from Cottondale.

Services include cognitive/behavior therapy, telemedicine therapy, substance abuse counseling, and more. Indian Rivers provides both inpatient and outpatient care.

Phone: (205) 391-3131

Fax: (205) 391-3135

Address: 2209 9th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Website: www.irbh.org

Friendship House Tuscaloosa

A free alcohol and drug rehabilitation program located approximately 7.8 miles from Cottondale. Offers recovery support and services for those struggling with substance use disorders.

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL

Distance: 7.8 miles from Cottondale

Bradford Health Services

Provides a range of substance abuse treatment services, including outpatient treatment, aftercare, counseling, and substance abuse education.

Address: 515 Energy Center Boulevard, Northport, AL 35473

Phone: (800) 891-9673

Payment Options: Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding Fee Scale, Payment Assistance

The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center

A free alcohol and drug rehabilitation program offering a variety of supportive services for recovery.

Address: 1800 4th Ave. North, Bessemer, AL 35020

Phone: 252-424-4673

Distance: 28.8 miles from Cottondale

Alabama Department of Mental Health

State agency overseeing mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services throughout Alabama. Provides information on certified community providers and resources.

Website: mh.alabama.gov

National Resources

24/7 support lines and resources for immediate assistance with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.

National Non-Profit Helpline: 1-877-882-9275

Mental Health Crisis Line: 988

NAMI Alabama: namialabama.org/resources

Serving All of Cottondale

Our teletherapy services reach all Cottondale residents from our base locations. Virtual therapy eliminates geographical barriers and brings quality mental health care directly to you.

Podcast & Additional Resources

Explore our podcast and additional resources to deepen your understanding of mental health topics and therapeutic approaches.

Taproot Therapy Podcast

Our podcast explores various mental health topics, therapeutic approaches, and healing journeys. Listen for insights from our experienced therapists.

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Educational Resources

Explore our collection of articles, guides, and educational materials on mental health topics.

Mythology Glossary Dream Interpretation Psychotherapy Models Anthropology & Evolutionary Psychology

Micronutrition Resources

Learn about the connection between nutrition and mental health with these resources.

Micronutrition for Mental Health The Gut-Brain Connection Amino Acids Minerals for Mental Health Vitamins and the Brain

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Teletherapy Groups

Participate in virtual group therapy sessions focused on specific topics and concerns.

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Start with specialized hybrid teletherapy from anywhere in Cottondale. Our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform ensures your privacy and confidentiality while providing high-quality mental health care.

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Expert Teletherapy in Cottondale, Alabama

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Introduction Why Teletherapy? Our Treatments Our Therapists Local Resources Podcast & Resources Contact Us

Why Hybrid Teletherapy Makes Sense in Cottondale

Cottondale's unique blend of rural tranquility and proximity to Tuscaloosa creates specific mental health needs that our hybrid teletherapy services are designed to address. Some treatments are available completely online, while others may require occasional in-person visits.

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Family Support

Cottondale's family-friendly environment means many residents need flexible support for busy parents and children. Our teletherapy services help families navigate stress, communication challenges, and emotional well-being without disrupting daily routines.

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Professional Burnout

With many Cottondale residents commuting to Tuscaloosa for work, professional burnout is common. Our teletherapy offers convenient, confidential support for managing work-related stress and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Community Connection

Cottondale's close-knit community benefits from teletherapy's accessibility, allowing residents to prioritize mental health while staying connected to their local support networks and community resources.

Our Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

We offer advanced therapeutic modalities effective for trauma, anxiety, and stress prevalent in Cottondale. Some treatments require in-person visits while others are fully available through teletherapy.

qEEG Brain Mapping

Personalized brain assessment that provides valuable insights into brain function and helps guide treatment approaches.

Requires Office Visit

Results can be reviewed via teletherapy after the initial mapping session.

Learn About qEEG

Micronutrition

Addressing mental health through nutritional approaches that support brain function and emotional regulation.

Teletherapy Available

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Brainspotting

Identifies and processes trauma held in the brain through fixed eye positions, releasing emotional pain and trauma sources.

Teletherapy Available Learn About Brainspotting

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps process traumatic memories to reduce their emotional impact.

Teletherapy Available Learn About EMDR

Somatic Experiencing

Body-oriented approach that releases trauma stored in the nervous system through physical awareness and regulation.

Teletherapy Available Learn About Somatic Experiencing

Emotional Transformation Therapy

Uses visual brain stimulation to rapidly transform emotional distress into positive emotional states.

Requires Office Visit Learn About ETT

Parts-Based Therapy

Working with different aspects of self to promote integration, healing, and greater self-understanding.

Teletherapy Available Learn About Parts-Based Therapy

Jungian Therapy

Depth psychology approach that works with unconscious material, dreams, and archetypes to promote integration and healing.

Teletherapy Available Learn About Jungian Therapy

Meditation & Mindfulness

Practices that develop presence, awareness, and self-regulation skills for managing stress and emotions.

Teletherapy Available Learn About Mindfulness

Neuromodulation

Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques that help regulate brain activity and improve symptoms.

Requires Office Visit Learn About Neuromodulation

Our Teletherapy Specialists

Our licensed therapists provide exceptional virtual care to Cottondale residents with expertise in evidence-based approaches tailored to the community's needs. All therapist information is provided as contextual links, not links in headers.

Dr. Jason Mishelaine, PhD., BCN

Dr. Jason Mishelaine

PhD, BCN - Clinical Director of Peak Neuroscience

Dr. Mishelaine specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults through neuropsychological assessment and brain-based therapies. With over 24 years of experience, he helps patients with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and more.

Specialties

QEEG Brain Mapping EEG Neurofeedback Neurostimulation LENS Autism/ASD ADHD
Schedule with Dr. Mishelaine
Dr. Haley Beech, PhD MSW LMSW

Dr. Haley Beech

PhD, MSW, LMSW - Perinatal & Women's Health Specialist

Dr. Beech specializes in perinatal health, medical trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. Her practice emphasizes combined mind, body, and spiritual care, addressing trauma stored both in the mind and body.

Specialties

Women's Issues Perinatal Health Medical Trauma Anxiety & Depression Helping Profession Burnout
Schedule with Dr. Beech
Kristan Baer, LMSW MSW SEP

Kristan Baer

LMSW, MSW, SEP - Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Kristan specializes in trauma-focused therapy, helping clients heal from PTSD, Complex PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a body-centered approach that restores nervous system regulation.

Specialties

Somatic Experiencing Lifespan Integration Attachment Problems CBT and DBT Severe Trauma
Schedule with Kristan
Pamela Hayes, MSW LMSW

Pamela Hayes

MSW, LMSW - Teletherapy Specialist

Pamela offers teletherapy across Alabama, specializing in supporting adults recovering from complex PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and chronic illness. Her collaborative approach incorporates somatic and experiential modalities.

Specialties

Chronic Pain POTS Dysautonomia MCAS Pure OCD
Schedule with Pamela
James Waites, LICSW MSW

James Waites

LICSW, MSW - Executive & Professional Burnout Specialist

James specializes in helping physicians and executives overcome burnout and trauma. He combines evidence-based interventions with practical solutions and has extensive training in treating complex trauma and dissociative disorders.

Specialties

Physician Burnout Executive Coaching Brainspotting Existential Therapy Career Coaching
Schedule with James
Kristi Wood, LICSW MSW PIP

Kristi Wood

LICSW, MSW, PIP - LGBTQ+ & Relationship Specialist

Kristi specializes in brainspotting, polyvagal therapy, and providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and those in polyamorous relationships. She creates a safe space for clients to access their inner strengths.

Specialties

CBT EMDR Brainspotting Personality Disorders Dissociation
Schedule with Kristi
Alice Hawley, LPC, LMFT, NCC, MA

Alice Hawley

LPC, LMFT, NCC, MA - Integrative Spiritual Approach

Alice offers a creative and intuitive approach to trauma-informed care, integrating ancient wisdom and spiritual traditions with modern neuroscience for depth work in attachment, trauma healing, and dissociative disorders.

Specialties

Jungian Therapy EMDR Brainspotting Dissociative Disorders Existential Therapy Spirituality
Schedule with Alice
Becky Milstead, LPC

Becky Milstead

LPC - Child, Teen & Family Specialist

With over 20 years of experience, Becky helps teenagers, adolescents, and families heal trauma and learn effective communication. She focuses on helping children and parents recognize and regulate emotions within the family system.

Specialties

Teen Therapy Child Counseling Mood Disorders Family Counseling Trauma in Children
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Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S MSW PIP

Joel Blackstock

LICSW-S, MSW, PIP - Complex Trauma Specialist

Joel is a complex trauma therapist trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. His innovative approach integrates Jungian therapy, somatic therapy, parts-based therapies, and existential approaches to help clients heal from trauma.

Specialties

Jungian Therapy Somatic Therapy Parts-Based Therapy EMDR Brainspotting Trauma & Anxiety
Schedule with Joel
Diana Pizarro, EE Ph.D. Candidate

Diana Pizarro

EE Ph.D. Candidate - Engineering Director & EEG Analyst

Note: Diana is not a therapist but an electrical engineer and neuroscience researcher who works as the Engineering Director and EEG Analyst at Peak Neuroscience. She can help analyze your brain if you schedule a brain map or neurostimulation session.

Areas of Expertise

QEEG Brain Mapping Neurostimulation EEG Analysis Brain-Based Treatments
Learn More About Diana