A Fresh Start Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
4 Public Square West, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Let's Connect (256) 960-3356
Our mission is to assist you in living the life you have imagined. Helping individuals, couples and families rise to new heights using effective therapeutic strategies and techniques is our goal. Difficulty and struggle can discourage growth but with assistance one can make a fresh start and experience lasting change. Everyone needs to know that when they speak they have been heard. I hope to be that listening ear and person providing gentle nudges in the right direction toward lasting positive change. The life you've imagined can start now.
Dorothy McDermott, owner, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama 3559 and Georgia 010741. She is also an LPC-S in Alabama SC3207 and author. She has worked professionally with at-risk children, adolescents and their families since 2007. She has experience treating depression, anxiety, ptsd, substance abuse and many other mental health issues.
We want to Listen to you and assist you in the direction of your Fresh Start. We treat each person as an individual and will work with you to best meet your needs.
Call or Email A Fresh Start Counseling LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (256) 960-3356
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- All Kids
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Magellan
- New Directions | Lucet
- TRICARE
- Out of Network
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A Fresh Start Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alabama / 3559 Dorothy M. McDermott
- In Practice for 12 Years
- License: Georgia LPC010741 / 2018
- Attended Jacksonville State University, Graduated 2012
Licensed Professional Counselor: Dorothy M. McDermott
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Spirituality
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
A Fresh Start Counseling LLC
4 Public Square West
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 960-3356Email us
Additional Location
A Fresh Start Counseling
220 Rhett Ave
Suite C 8
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 960-3356Nearby Areas
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A Fresh Start Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor