Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Mobile, AL
Carpenter's House has been a trusted provider of Christian counseling services since 1980, dedicated to blending faith and psychotherapy to address life's challenges. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in treating anxiety, depression, family dynamics, and communication issues. We specialize in helping clients develop practical skills for healthier relationships, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth. With a foundation built on evidence-based practices and biblical principles, we serve individuals, couples, and families through both in-person and virtual sessions. Our therapists maintain active licensure in Alabama, including specialized credentials in marriage and family therapy.While our original director retired in 2022, the practice continues under the care of experienced counselors committed to our founding mission. We maintain strict adherence to professional ethics while offering flexible treatment options that accommodate modern needs. Our approach emphasizes personalized care plans that address each client's unique circumstances and goals. The practice has served thousands of clients across diverse backgrounds, establishing a legacy of compassionate mental health support in Mobile, Alabama.
Services
Christian Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Family Therapy
Depression Management
Communication Skills Training
Trauma Recovery
Marriage Enrichment
Virtual Counseling
Adolescent Counseling
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Licensed counselors with decades of combined experience in Alabama
- Specialized training in Christian counseling and family therapy
- Offer both in-person and virtual session options
- Accepted by major insurance providers including Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Proven track record serving Mobile community since 1980
Services
Christian Counseling
Our Christian counseling integrates biblical principles with professional psychotherapy techniques. This approach addresses emotional and spiritual challenges while maintaining clinical effectiveness. Clients receive personalized treatment plans that respect their faith journey and personal values.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment programs combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with spiritual coping strategies. We help clients understand anxiety triggers and develop practical tools for managing symptoms in daily life through individualized therapy sessions.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts. Our therapists help families establish healthy boundaries and develop stronger relational dynamics using evidence-based intervention strategies tailored to each family's unique needs.
Depression Management
Comprehensive depression management programs address emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of depressive disorders. We combine psychoeducation with practical coping techniques to help clients regain control over their mental health and daily functioning.
Communication Skills Training
Communication skills training develops effective interpersonal techniques for personal and professional relationships. Clients learn active listening, conflict resolution, and boundary-setting strategies through structured therapy sessions focused on practical application in real-life situations.
People
Glenn D. 'Skip' Archer, Ed.D.
Director, Therapist
Dr. Archer founded Carpenter's House in 1980 and served as director until retirement in 2022. He remains a respected figure in Christian counseling with decades of experience in family therapy.
Jeannie Wells
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in individual and family therapy. Continues practice independently since Carpenter's House closure, maintaining focus on faith-integrated mental health care.
Julia Williams, LPC
Therapist
Experienced counselor specializing in trauma recovery and women's issues. Operates Piece by Piece Counseling, LLC while maintaining Carpenter's House's original therapeutic values and approach.
Brenda Fore
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in adolescent counseling and family systems. Continues private practice focusing on the communication and relational skills emphasized at Carpenter's House.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide Christian counseling for anxiety, depression, family therapy, communication skills, trauma recovery, and marriage enrichment through licensed professionals.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Humana, Tricare, and Beacon insurance providers.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we offer virtual counseling sessions alongside in-person appointments to accommodate client preferences and safety needs.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our therapists integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with Christian principles to address emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of care.
How experienced are your counselors?
Our team includes licensed professional counselors and marriage/family therapists with decades of combined experience serving Mobile since 1980.
What resources do you provide for new clients?
We offer downloadable intake forms, client questionnaires, and flexible scheduling options for convenient access to care.
