You don't have to carry this alone. Ember & Oak Counseling is a private practice in Alabaster, Alabama built on the belief that compassionate, personalized therapy can genuinely change your life.
Many people enter therapy feeling caught in the same arguments, overwhelmed by anxiety and navigating difficult life transitions, or simply exhausted from carrying so much on their own. Whether you're new to counseling or returning after time away, you're welcome here.
My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported while also being challenged to make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll identify patterns that keep you stuck, strengthen your relationships, and build practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
"Good therapy isn’t one size fits all. Whatever you’re carrying, we’ll build something that actually fits your life."
Feeling overwhelmed, constantly worried, or emotionally exhausted? Together we'll identify what's fueling your anxiety and develop practical strategies to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control.
Depression can leave you feeling isolated, discouraged, or disconnected from the life you want to live. Therapy offers a supportive space to process those feelings and begin moving toward hope and healing.
Traumatic experiences can continue affecting daily life long after they've happened. Using trauma-informed care, we'll work at a pace that feels safe while helping you build resilience and move toward healing.
Healthy relationships require intentional effort. Whether you're struggling with communication, conflict, trust, or disconnection, counseling can help strengthen your relationship and improve understanding.
Career changes, grief, divorce, becoming a parent, retirement, or other major life changes can feel overwhelming. Therapy provides support and practical tools to navigate transitions with confidence.
When you're constantly giving to everyone else, it's easy to lose yourself. Therapy can help you regain balance, establish healthy boundaries, and reconnect with what matters most.
Therapy offers a chance to slow down, gain perspective, and begin writing a new chapter through compassionate counseling tailored to your unique needs.
Common questions about starting therapy.
Individual therapy sessions are $140 per 50-55-minute session. Please contact the office if you have questions about fees or scheduling.
Ember & Oak Counseling currently accepts BCBS of Alabama, Lucet, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Optum, Uprise, and various EAPs.
Insurance participation is expanding as credentialing is completed. Please contact the office for the most current information.
Secure telehealth appointments are available throughout Alabama. Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Send a message, ask a question, or go ahead and request your first appointment. There’s no wrong way to start.
205-651-3143
info@emberandoakcounsel.com
Alabaster, Alabama
223 1st Street N, Unit B
Alabaster, AL 35055
Tues – Thu: 10am – 6pm
Fri: 10am – 4pm
Candice Lawhorn, LPC
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor