Hope Grows Center for Counseling

Andrea (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Counselor Supervisor in the state of Alabama. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2015 and is currently completing her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Alabama. Andrea is passionate about working with individuals from all walks of life and helping them along their journey with compassion and acceptance. Andrea takes an integrative approach to therapy that focuses on identifying strengths and empowering individuals to work through their established goals. Andrea accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and private payments.

L.B. (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Alabama. L.B. completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work at the University of Alabama. She is also a Certified Financial Social Worker and available to provide financial literacy to overall improve your financial wellness. She has one year experience working in a rural community practicing community social work and another four years of experience providing services in an outpatient setting. She uses a holistic approach in therapy and will tailor the dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs while identifying your strengths and establishing goals. Her counseling style is warm and interactive and she believes in treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. L.B. accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and private payments.

Katie (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who earned her master’s degree from the University of Alabama School of Social Work in 2019. She values collaborative therapeutic relationships that encourage curiosity and celebrate vulnerability. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with EMDR training. Clients can expect her to integrate tools from somatic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused individual therapy, and DBT. Katie accepts clients ages 18 and older who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as difficulty with adjustment and attachment. Katie accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and private payments.

Kenzie (she/her) earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University and is dedicated to supporting individuals aged 18 and older through life’s challenges. Kenzie approaches her clients with empathy and compassion, taking a holistic view to meet them where they are on their path. She utilizes evidence-based therapies like Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, Gestalt, and Motivational Interviewing, along with Attachment Theory and a strengths-based approach. Under the supervision of Andrea Gregg Whitten LPC-S, Kenzie is here to help you find acceptance, understanding, and healing. Kenzie accepts private payments and offers a sliding scale based on your income.

Chloe (she/her) currently serves as a clinical intern at Hope Grows Center for Counseling and the Capstone Family Therapy Clinic. She completed her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Alabama and then returned to UA to earn her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Chloe is passionate about working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life and joining with them as they encounter some of life’s toughest challenges. Chloe’s approach aims to collaboratively navigate current and past experiences that are making you feel stuck, help you reconnect with yourself and those you love, and develop deeper self-understanding, compassion, and love. Chloe is working under the supervision of Andrea Gregg Whitten, LPC-S. Chloe accepts private payments and her fees are set with a sliding scale based on your income.