As parents, we understand that the journey from childhood to adolescence seems fleeting—the days are long, yet the years are short. It feels like one moment we are watching our children take their first steps and then we are quickly learning to handle mood swings, friendships, and academic pressure. During their junior and senior years, navigating this transition well means balancing our desire to protect them with their need for increased independence which may mean they fail and then learn.

At Sparrow Counseling, we understand that embarking on a couples counseling journey is unique and deeply personal. This is why each couples intensive in Birmingham, AL, is specially designed and personalized for each couple. Throughout this immersive experience, you will not just address your surface-level issues but also delve deeper into the underlying dynamics of your relationship. All of this is done in a comfortable and secure setting, with the help of a skilled professional.

“Therapy’s SO expensive!”. Yes, it is, and so is divorce. In Alabama, the going rate to divorce your spouse is $7,000, and that’s if it’s uncontested. If you haven’t already come to an agreement on things like the division of your assets and debts, alimony, child custody, child support, and more, then yours is classified as a contested divorce. Contested divorces average $14,000 - $20,000 and all this while still trying to focus on day-to-day needs like your career, your home, your kids, and yourself.

Are you standing at the crossroads of your journey, questioning whether weekly therapy sessions are worth the commitment and investment? We understand the uncertainty that lingers wondering if will therapy REALLY work?  As counselors, we believe in the service we provide! Why? Because we have seen people change and improve as they have the time and space to share their life’s journey uncensored with a professional.

At Sparrow Counseling, we understand that dealing with grief and loss takes time. We know you need patience and support to sit with you while you process all of your feelings. We want to guide you through new ways of grieving to help you find your life again.

The Birmingham, Alabama area is a vibrant place to live. The population is diverse, the city and surrounding areas are ever-growing, and you feel it is a great place to establish your career as a marriage and family therapist. You came into this profession because you are passionate about listening to people’s stories and walking with them through their life’s transitions and pain. As a marriage and family therapist, you also understand how important one’s family of origin is and how your clients grew up matters.  You have first-hand experience with your own pain and know the service provided by marriage and family therapists is valuable because you have gone to therapy yourself. It had a profound impact on your life and you know it helps others as well! You are a committed licensed marriage and family therapist who loves working with families and people in transitions, you have a strong sense of ethics, and are now looking for a full time, long term position. We have the place for you!

You think marriage counseling COULD help your relationship but what do you ask a prospective counselor? Sara Hadgraft, LMFT, LPC in Birmingham, AL gives you some questions to ask your potential counselor.