Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Huntsville
Founded in 2008, Footsteps Counseling is a private practice dedicated to empowering individuals, children, and families through compassionate mental health services. Our team combines extensive clinical expertise with personalized care to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and family dynamics. With over 25 years of combined experience in counseling, including specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive arts therapy, we prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to achieve meaningful change. Our commitment to ethical standards and client confidentiality has established us as a trusted resource in Huntsville, Alabama, for those seeking hope, healing, and lasting personal growth. Services
Teen Counseling
Individual Adult Counseling
Family Counseling
Parent Coaching
Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of private practice experience in family and trauma counseling
- Our therapists use evidence-based methods like CBT and mindfulness techniques
- Specialized programs for children and adolescents with behavioral challenges
- We provide HIPAA-compliant confidential therapy sessions
- Our approach combines clinical expertise with personalized care plans
Associations and certifications
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (#2442)
- National Board of Certified Counselors (#241751)
Services
Teen Counseling
Specialized therapy for teenagers addressing anxiety, depression, academic stress, and family conflicts. Using evidence-based techniques, we help adolescents develop coping skills and improve emotional regulation through individualized treatment plans.
Family Counseling
Structured sessions to improve communication and resolve conflicts within families. Our approach addresses relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and intergenerational patterns to foster healthier family systems through collaborative problem-solving.
Stress Management
Comprehensive programs teaching practical techniques for managing chronic stress. We combine mindfulness practices, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle modifications to help clients achieve better emotional and physical well-being.
Parent Coaching
Guidance for parents navigating challenging behaviors and developmental issues. Using positive parenting frameworks, we provide actionable strategies to improve parent-child relationships and implement effective discipline techniques.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using evidence-based modalities. Our approach focuses on creating safety, processing traumatic memories, and developing resilience through structured therapeutic interventions.
People
Christie Widger
Licensed Professional Counselor
Christie Widger is a licensed counselor with 15+ years of private practice experience in Huntsville, AL. She holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology and specializes in family therapy, trauma treatment, and adolescent mental health. Christie combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help clients achieve lasting personal growth.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide teen counseling, adult therapy, family sessions, parent coaching, and stress management programs for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Please verify your mental health coverage with your provider.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice combines cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness techniques, and expressive arts therapy tailored to each client's specific needs.
Are counseling sessions confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality per ACA and HIPAA guidelines, with exceptions only for imminent safety risks or court-ordered disclosures.
