Welcome!
Therapy is a space dedicated to exploring where you are on your journey and where you would like to go. We consider places where you feel stuck, patterns of relationships, your thoughts and values, the strengths and resources you already possess, feelings that seem unmanageable, and the cast of characters in your story. Together we consider the risk of change, as you seek to take the next steps in your life
Services
I offer psychotherapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families. I see ages 10 and up.
I am an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Lacey Amos, LPC-S. As I work on meeting state requirements for full licensure, I am offering private pay. My rate is $85 per hour for individuals and $100 for couples. I am able to accept some HSA and I am available to provide a superbill.
Specialities
Relationship Issues
Religious Deconstruction/Reconstruction
Stress Management
Grief
Anxiety
Trauma
New Parents
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a counseling modality that uses the Adaptive Information processing model to address the effect of trauma on a client and “the multifaceted impact of reprocessing all aspects of negative maladaptive information to adaptive, healthy and useful resolution (e.g. change of belief, elicitation of insight, increase in positive effects, change in physical sensation, and behavior,” (Shapiro, 2018).
In other words, EMDR as a counseling modality helps to process the places trauma makes us stuck and helps us to transform the narrative we have about ourselves and the world and the way that we experience distress in our bodies.
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“Often when you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” Fred Rogers
Counseling provides a safe space for someone to discover and experience where they are, how they got there, where they want to go, and the steps it will take to get there. Inherently relational, counseling is built upon a foundation of trust between the therapist and the client. The therapist seeks to build a collaborative and supportive relationship for the client to change and to heal in whatever capacity they choose. Counseling is not a checklist, quick fix or advice. The process is not linear and sometimes can feel distressing, but the goal of counseling is that the client is not alone in their feelings and experiences, but is supported and safe. My goal is to provide resources and support, whether that be in coping skills or trauma informed therapy, so that what has been unmanageable becomes manageable and so that the client feels more connected to themselves and to others.
About Counseling
Why “The Nest”?
What’s in a name? I chose the name “the nest counseling” to refer to the developmental process of counseling. I hope to create a safe space for healing, growth, and empowerment.
About Me
My name is Mary-Kate Viall. I graduated from UAB with a Master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy in August of 2024. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Lacey Amos, LPC-S.
Additionally, I graduated with a Master of Theology (ThM) in Intercultural Studies, and I have a BA in English Literature and TESOL certificate.
Get in Touch!
Reach out to me by email or phone call with any questions or interest.
FAQ
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I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy. I am currently training in EMDR. I have Gottman Level 1 Certificate and am Prepare/Enrich certified.
I have a Master’s of Theology (ThM) and can incorporate spirituality into a client’s treatment plan if the client is interested in exploring the intersection of faith and mental health. For example, deconstruction/reconstruction, spiritual or religious trauma, or painful relationships in the faith community.
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The foundation of counseling is a good working relationship. If I am not a good fit for a potential client, I will provide a referral. I am open to client feedback and questions in order to support clients in the therapy process.
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If you’d like to make an appointment, reach out to me by phone or email and I will send you some forms to fill out. Once I receive and review the forms, I will reach out for scheduling. If it is determined that I cannot meet your clinical needs, I can assist in making a referral.