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SERVICES

We offer a range of Counseling services.  If you would like to make some changes in your life, we can help!

We generally see people ages 8 and up.

Have questions? Call or email us! 

 

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling services are designed to help individuals navigate life's challenges, improve emotional well-being, and achieve personal growth. Counseling provides a supportive and confidential environment where clients can develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.

Services are available for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders, trauma, and a variety of other life stressors. Using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs, counseling can help individuals gain insight, strengthen emotional health, and move forward with greater confidence and balance.

 

Couples' Counseling

Couples counseling is designed to help partners strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and navigate challenges together. Whether a couple is experiencing ongoing conflict, struggling with trust, facing a major life transition, or simply looking to deepen their connection, counseling provides a supportive space to work toward shared goals

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Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, couples can develop healthier communication patterns, rebuild trust, enhance emotional intimacy, and gain tools for resolving conflicts in constructive ways. The goal of couples counseling is to foster a stronger, healthier partnership built on understanding, respect, and connection.

 

Telehealth

Telehealth services are offered upon request for those in Alabama or Florida who would rather speak with a counselor from the comfort of their own home. 

 

Anima​l Assisted Therapy

A therapy dog can be present during your session upon request. 

ACCEPTED INSURANCES

Medicare

Tricare

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Uprise Health

Optum/United Healthcare/UMR

Cigna

Optum

Lucet

Alabama Medicaid (under 21 only)

Telus formally BHS

Carelon

We also are in network with many Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).

Disclaimer: It is office policy to attempt to verify your benefits prior to your first visit we have found that occasionally our verification is not accurate. Insurance coverage is determined with claim payment. You will be ultimately responsible for any fees/payment not paid by your insurance company.

 

Thanks for understanding!

Michele Mclendon, MS LPC NCC, 608 US-29, Troy, AL 36079
Phone: 334-770-0421 Fax: 334-770-0422
Feel free to call or email us at info@startingpointcounseling.net
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