Homewood, AL Local Support & Community Resources

Jacques Austin, LPC-S, is dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, families, and groups through their unique life journeys, addressing a variety of challenges including grief, depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, addiction, substance abuse, divorce, domestic violence, self-esteem, and PTSD. With over two decades of experience since 1997, Jacques cultivates an environment where clients can gain self-awareness, peace, balance, and purpose. He believes that, much like navigating a storm, there is always hope—even amidst life's turbulent moments. As clients navigate their own storms, whether they are facing new crises or reflecting on past challenges, Jacques empowers them with essential skills to cope, reconcile, forgive, and resolve the emotional turmoil they encounter. Through a range of therapeutic approaches including mindfulness-based techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused strategies, Jacques strives to foster resilience and support healing during life’s most difficult times.

Dalila Bass, LICSW, is a dedicated mental health therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore life's challenges. She believes in empowering individuals to recognize their strengths and capabilities, assisting them in processing troubles while equipping them with knowledge and tools to overcome obstacles. Through collaboration, Dalila fosters positive change in her clients' lives. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, anger management, couple's counseling, sex therapy, PTSD, and ADHD. Additionally, she offers telehealth therapy services for added accessibility. With extensive experience in child welfare and the unique difficulties faced by survivors of childhood abuse and their families, as well as significant work with individuals experiencing chronic health conditions and the geriatric population, Dalila adopts a highly individualized approach to therapy. Together with her clients, she creates and modifies treatment plans based on their specific needs, frequently employing the Strengths Perspective, Empowerment Perspective, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavior Modification techniques to help them achieve their mental health goals.

Dr. Jacqueline DeMarco is a licensed psychologist dedicated to providing individual and couple therapy for adults. With a PhD and extensive training from Auburn University, she understands the challenges of selecting the right therapist and is committed to fostering a supportive therapeutic environment that empowers clients to achieve their goals. Dr. DeMarco tailors interventions and techniques to align with each client's unique needs and personality, utilizing research-supported methods that effectively address a variety of issues, including depression, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. With significant experience in assisting clients who have faced stressful events or traumas, she employs an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, including Trauma Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her office, which is situated in a discrete location, prioritizes client privacy and confidentiality, allowing individuals to seek help with confidence.