Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Center in Mobile, AL
At The Sunshine's Haven Counseling Center Counseling Center, we have dedicated ourselves to providing transformative mental health services since 2007. Our team, led by Licensed Psychotherapist Afiya K. Hooker-Young with over 18 years of expertise, offers individual therapy, couples and family counseling, clinical hypnotherapy, and specialized retreats. We combine evidence-based techniques with compassionate care to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our mission is to create a safe, confidential space where clients develop life-changing coping strategies and achieve holistic well-being.Recognized through awards like Lagniappe's Best Therapist and 40 Under 40 honors, we maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritizing client-centered care. Our services extend beyond traditional therapy through empowerment programs, professional consulting, and the Rejuvenation Retreat - a bi-annual intensive therapeutic experience designed to prepare participants for emotional resilience during high-stress periods.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Consultation Sessions
Therapeutic Retreats
Professional Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 18+ years of mental health field experience with 11+ years as licensed psychotherapists
- Specialized expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship counseling
- Award-winning services including Lagniappe People's Choice Best Therapist recognition
- Offering innovative therapeutic approaches including clinical hypnotherapy and retreats
- Comprehensive care through consulting, mentoring, and community empowerment programs
Services
Individual Therapy
Initial sessions include comprehensive assessment and treatment planning. Ongoing therapy focuses on resolving presenting issues while developing positive thinking patterns and behavioral changes. Our approach combines traditional counseling techniques with innovative methodologies to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-clarification needs through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Couples Counseling
Provides an unbiased, nonjudgmental space for relationship processing. Our structured approach addresses communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and emotional connection restoration. Sessions focus on improving interpersonal dynamics while maintaining confidentiality and fostering mutual understanding between partners through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Accesses the subconscious mind to explore hidden thoughts and memories. This evidence-based modality helps manage anxiety, trauma, and behavioral patterns through guided relaxation techniques. Sessions integrate hypnotherapy with traditional counseling approaches to facilitate deeper emotional processing and lasting behavioral change.
Consultation Sessions
30-minute introductory sessions for treatment planning. We identify client needs, discuss therapy expectations, and establish treatment goals. These sessions provide opportunity to evaluate therapist-client compatibility while outlining potential therapeutic approaches tailored to individual requirements and circumstances.
Therapeutic Retreats
Bi-annual 3-night/4-day retreats focusing on emotional rejuvenation. Designed to address seasonal affective disorder and holiday-related stress, these programs combine group therapy, individual sessions, and wellness activities. Participants receive structured support for implementing healthy boundaries and coping strategies before high-stress periods.
People
Afiya K. Hooker-Young
Owner & Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 18+ years in mental health. Holds MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Recipient of 40 Under 40 and Lagniappe Best Therapist awards. Specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy while operating three community-focused businesses.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you offer?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma therapy, couples counseling, and clinical hypnotherapy through evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer financing options for therapy services?
Yes, we provide flexible payment plans including Afterpay, Klarna, and custom installment options for our retreat programs.
What makes your therapeutic retreat unique?
Our bi-annual Rejuvenation Retreat combines intensive therapy sessions with wellness activities specifically designed to address seasonal affective disorder and holiday-related stressors.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Schedule through our online booking system or contact us directly at 251-329-2989 for consultation sessions and service inquiries.
Are refunds available for retreat registrations?
Refunds (minus 15% service fee) are available until September 1, 2025. Transfers permitted until October 13, 2025 for retreat registrations.
