Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Pastoral Counseling Services in Huntsville
Vine Pastoral Counseling Center has provided compassionate pastoral counseling for over twenty years, integrating clinical expertise with faith-based resources to address emotional healing. Our team of licensed therapists specializes in individual, couples, family, and spiritual counseling, serving clients regardless of background or financial means. We utilize evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Gottman methods, and trauma-focused therapy while emphasizing Christ-centered grace.With a sliding fee scale supported by community partnerships, we ensure accessibility to all who seek healing. Our mission remains rooted in fostering wholeness through therapeutic excellence and spiritual connection.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Spiritual Direction
Group Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer a sliding fee scale based on income for accessible care
- Our therapists hold advanced clinical and theological degrees
- We integrate evidence-based methods with spiritual direction
- 23+ supporting local churches fund our community mission
- Specialized trauma and relationship counseling expertise
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
What people say
Life-changing support
Genuine care
Spiritual integration
Affordable options
Expert therapists
Services
Individual Counseling
Professional therapy addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based methods. Our clinicians help clients rediscover personal authority and purpose while integrating spiritual growth with mental health recovery. Sessions focus on transforming suffering into emotional wholeness.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship counseling resolves communication breakdowns, infidelity, and intimacy issues. Using Prepare/Enrich curriculum and Gottman techniques, we help couples rebuild trust and establish healthy conflict resolution patterns aligned with faith-based values.
Premarital Counseling
Structured premarital programs prepare couples for marriage through compatibility assessments and communication training. Sessions cover financial planning, family dynamics, and spiritual alignment to establish strong foundations for lifelong commitment.
Family Counseling
Multi-generational family therapy addresses parenting challenges, boundary issues, and inherited relationship patterns. Our trauma-informed approach helps families heal from grief, addiction, and systemic dysfunction while strengthening spiritual connections.
Spiritual Direction
Guided spiritual journeys reconnect clients with their faith through prayer, scripture, and contemplative practices. This service addresses spiritual dryness, existential questions, and helps integrate personal beliefs with mental health recovery processes.
People
Amanda Ragland
Executive Director/Therapist
Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Therapy with 20+ years of clinical experience. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and ordained Presbyterian minister specializing in trauma recovery and spiritual integration.
Jack Ragland
Clinical Director/Therapist
Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Therapy with expertise in Jungian dreamwork and Hakomi therapy. Licensed supervisor with decades of pastoral and clinical experience across multiple states.
Laura Frederick
Therapist
Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with clinical training in EMDR and Gottman methods. Specializes in premarital counseling and holds the Marriage and Family Therapy Award from Reformed Theological Seminary.
Sarah Bengs
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy expertise. Former National Children's Advocacy Center intern specializing in adolescent and family counseling through evidence-based practices.
Rhonda Pemberton
Therapist
Master's in Social Work with 15+ years of clinical experience. Former Clinical Director at Smokey Mountain Children's Home offering specialized trauma counseling and private practice services for complex family systems.
Questions
Does The Vine accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans for counseling services.
What is the sliding fee scale?
Our income-based sliding scale offers sessions from $10–$170 for those without insurance coverage.
What are your office hours?
We're open 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mon–Thurs and 8:00 AM–3:00 PM on Fridays.
Can I attend sessions online?
Yes, we offer telehealth sessions for Alabama residents during regular business hours.
Do therapists prescribe medication?
No, our therapists provide counseling only but can refer to local psychiatrists if needed.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Cancellations with less than 24-hour notice incur a late fee per our policy.
