Bessemer, AL Local Support & Community Resources

Tamara Jackson creates a safe, confidential, genuine, and non-judgmental environment, essential for facilitating a healthy therapeutic relationship. She understands that when clients experience unconditional positive regard from their therapist, they are more likely to engage deeply in the therapeutic process. Tamara is dedicated to actively listening to both the spoken and unspoken concerns of her clients during each session, allowing them to explore the underlying issues of their experiences and identify their personal strengths. Utilizing a diverse array of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet individual goals, Tamara incorporates 'talk' therapy, humanistic techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy among others. She emphasizes the promotion of self-awareness and self-actualization, fostering emotional, physical, and spiritual balance to alleviate various sources of conflict in her clients' lives. With over two decades of experience, Tamara expertly navigates challenges faced by children, adolescents, teens, families, and couples, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, addictions, parenting issues, divorce, domestic violence, and anger management. She equips her clients with the tools and resources necessary to navigate life’s stressors while helping them find ways to cope with and reframe negative past experiences and overwhelming life challenges. Her therapy focuses on identifying struggles and crafting solutions, as she facilitates strategies to enhance relationships and resolve conflicts concerning spouses, children, families, co-workers, and financial issues. Tamara is committed to guiding her clients towards achieving a well-balanced way of life.

Moniko Lawson, LICSW, is dedicated to supporting children and families as they navigate challenges such as behavioral problems, grief, and the impacts of divorce. Through her compassionate approach, she aims to strengthen the parent/child relationship and enhance family unity. Moniko understands the complexities of parenting, acknowledging that while love prevails, the journey can be difficult. Her practice focuses on assisting children aged from toddlers to teens, addressing issues like trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem. She offers a variety of therapeutic modalities including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems therapy. Moniko’s mission is to help families find healing and resilience through individual and family therapy sessions, as well as parenting and co-parenting classes, ultimately striving to break cycles of generational trauma. With her supportive and understanding nature, she collaborates with families to create a nurturing space for healing, one fulfilling conversation at a time.

Zoe Long is a compassionate associate licensed counselor (ALC) and independently nationally certified counselor (NCC) dedicated to guiding individuals who feel overwhelmed or uncertain about coping with their experiences. She understands that many face feelings of sadness, lack of motivation, and struggles within familial, romantic, or interpersonal relationships. In today’s fast-changing world, maintaining a sense of normality and control can be particularly challenging. For those experiencing these feelings, whether they are new or long-standing, Zoe provides a beacon of hope and motivation for change. In her practice, Zoe creates a safe and nurturing space for healing and personal growth. Counseling topics she addresses include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. With her eclectic mix of treatment styles, she tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. As a skilled counselor, she offers valuable suggestions to assist individuals in achieving their goals while emphasizing that each client is the expert in their own life. With experience working alongside diverse individuals from various backgrounds, religions, cultures, and minority groups, Zoe believes that everyone deserves support in navigating their challenges. She appreciates the consideration of her services and invites those interested to explore her website to learn more about the transformational journey they can embark upon together.