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OUR TEAM

Accepting new clients for testing and counseling. SCHEDULE NOW!

Kristen Hirsh, PhD

Licensed Psychologist
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CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
  • Licensed Psychologist (Alabama)

  • ADOS Certified (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Hirsh has clinical experience in multiple settings including private practice, children’s hospitals, residential treatment centers, university research facilities, day treatment centers, and vocational rehabilitation facilities. Her integrative approach uses a variety of therapy methods such as play therapy, behavioral therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to adapt to the needs of each client.

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Dr. Hirsh works to help clients of all ages reach their optimal level of functioning. She spent countless hours of research focused on identifying career interests in adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders and vocational identity formation among individuals with different types of disabilities. She also assists individuals with disabilities and their families with gaining intervention services in the community and the school system.

EDUCATION
  • Doctorate in Philosophy in Counseling Psychology (University of Memphis)

  • Master’s Degree in Counseling (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Psychology (Vanderbilt University School of Medicine & Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt)

SPECIALTIES
  • Comprehensive Autism Evaluations

  • ADHD Assessments

  • Learning Disability Assessments

  • Individual Psychotherapy

  • Mood and Anxiety Disorders

  • Differential Diagnosis

Grace Arnold, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
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CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer

EXPERIENCE

Grace has over 24 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages. In addition to her past work as a university counselor and disability coordinator, she also has experience with mental health day treatment programs, adult and geriatric partial hospital programs, and group therapy settings. She is passionate about bringing awareness to the signs and symptoms of mental health illness to the community.​

 

Grace sees therapy as a collaborative relationship and values honest communication that promotes nurturing, compassion, respect, and nonjudgment.

EDUCATION
  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology (Alabama A&M University)

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Oakwood University)

SPECIALTIES
  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Couples therapy

  • Family & parenting

  • Life transitions

  • School challenges

  • Stress management

  • Coping skills

  • Eating disorders

Mary Beth Dawicki, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
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CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Gottman Level 2

  • Advanced Trauma Treatment for Children & Adolescents

EXPERIENCE

Mary Beth has over 20 years of combined experience counseling in private practice settings and residential programs, in addition to providing mental health support abroad on a remote Army base for military members, civilian contractors, and local nationals.

 

Mary Beth centers her role as a therapist specifically to the needs of each client, building a safe and trusting environment for individuals to explore the various stressors and symptoms that impact life. She uses a variety of evidenced-based methods to promote growth, healing, and transformation.​

EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Boston University)

  • Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling (Lesley University)

SPECIALTIES
  • Couples Therapy

  • Anxiety & Anxiety-Based Disorders

  • OCD Management

  • ADHD

  • Grief & Loss

  • Trauma

  • Life Transitions

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your

JOURNEY

1

Establish a rapport. Creating a safe setting and establishing trust is fundamental to your journey.

2

Come as you are. Focusing on your goals is key to personalizing a holistic and therapeutic approach.

3

Build a foundation. Discussing current and past experiences is essential to promote positive growth and transformation.

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