Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
Founded in 1994, Covenant Counseling & Education Center has served Birmingham and surrounding areas as a trusted provider of faith-based mental health services. Our team of licensed professionals integrates Christian faith with clinical excellence, offering counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With expertise in marriage counseling, trauma recovery, and specialized therapies, we prioritize confidentiality, ethical standards, and personalized care.Our mission combines professional rigor with spiritual guidance to address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Through decades of service, we have established a reputation for compassionate, client-centered support that aligns with biblical principles while maintaining modern therapeutic best practices.
Services
Marriage Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Group Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Addiction Counseling
Career Counseling
Eating Disorder Treatment
Anxiety & Depression Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Christian faith integrated with clinical expertise in every session
- Specialized counseling for trauma, marriage, and addiction recovery
- Experienced team with decades of combined therapeutic experience
- Non-profit organization offering limited scholarship funding
- Comprehensive approach addressing spiritual and psychological needs
What people say
Transformative experience
Safe and supportive environment
Deep spiritual integration
Expert trauma recovery
Strong therapeutic outcomes
Services
Marriage Counseling
Professional guidance for married couples facing communication issues, infidelity recovery, and relationship rebuilding. Our therapists create safe spaces for partners to address conflicts while integrating faith-based principles with evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on strengthening commitment through improved understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Therapists work with clients to develop coping strategies and personal growth through tailored treatment plans. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with spiritual exploration for comprehensive mental health support.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for PTSD, sexual abuse aftermath, and complex trauma. Certified clinicians use EMDR and trauma-informed care to process painful experiences. Focuses on restoring emotional stability while incorporating faith-based healing perspectives for survivors of various traumatic events.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions for specific issues like grief, addiction recovery, and eating disorders. Provides peer support while maintaining professional guidance. Offers $70 sessions that combine shared experiences with therapeutic frameworks for collective healing and personal growth.
Premarital Counseling
Preparation program for engaged couples using Prepare-Enrich assessments. Addresses relationship expectations, conflict resolution, and spiritual alignment. Typically 3-6 sessions helping couples build strong foundations for lifelong commitment through faith-based relationship education.
People
Heather Hagins
Licensed Counselor
Specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery with MA in Counseling and MBA. Integrates faith with therapeutic expertise to address relationship concerns and spiritual struggles.
Trey Hill
Licensed Psychologist
PhD in Psychology focusing on marriage counseling and ADHD assessment. Combines clinical expertise with faith-based approaches for relationship development and mental health treatment.
Anna Stanley
Licensed Counselor
Eating disorder specialist with MA CEDS certification. Treats family concerns and women's mental health issues while integrating Christian counseling principles for holistic healing.
Gil Kracke
Director of Counseling
Doctor of Ministry specializing in pre-marital counseling and grief support. Oversees clinical operations while maintaining active counseling practice focused on family systems and aging-related concerns.
Becky Whitson
Licensed Counselor
CSAT-certified expert in sexual addiction recovery and trauma counseling. Provides faith-based support for codependency and personal growth issues with evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Questions
What counseling specialties do you offer?
We specialize in marriage counseling, trauma recovery, eating disorder treatment, anxiety/depression therapy, and faith-integrated counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
Are your counselors licensed and qualified?
All our clinicians hold active professional licenses in their fields, including psychologists, licensed counselors, and certified clinical social workers with advanced theological training.
Do you offer financial assistance options?
As a non-profit organization, we provide limited scholarship funding based on need. Contact our office to discuss available financial support options with your counselor.
How long are typical counseling sessions?
Individual, marriage, and family sessions last approximately 50 minutes at $155, while group therapy sessions run 90 minutes at $70 with structured therapeutic frameworks.
Can I request a faith-based approach?
Yes, our counselors integrate Christian faith principles into therapy when requested. We balance spiritual guidance with evidence-based practices while respecting individual beliefs.
What if I need urgent mental health support?
While we don't provide emergency services, our counselors can help connect you with local crisis resources and psychiatric care providers for urgent mental health needs.
