Northport, AL Local Support & Community Resources

Rachel Paulk thrives on working with clients who take pride in investing time into their emotional and mental health journey. She encourages all her clients to bring their authentic selves to each session, as this creates a genuine therapeutic environment. With extensive experience in supporting adolescent and adult survivors of serious traumatic events, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, Rachel also empathizes with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, hopelessness, and more. She adopts a holistic approach, taking into account both mental and social factors to tailor her therapeutic strategies to meet each client's unique goals. Operating from a trauma-informed lens, Rachel nurtures safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment as fundamental elements of a healthy client-counselor relationship. Understanding that life encompasses a spectrum of experiences—messy, hard, joyous, and stressful—Rachel is fully committed to being there for her clients. It is her honor to listen to their stories and ensure that they feel hopeful; change is indeed possible, and every individual is worthy of healing.

Marian Deloach is a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges, including stress, grief, anxiety, and depression. With over 20 years of practice, she fosters an environment that is nurturing and non-judgmental, allowing clients to find their autonomy and become self-advocates. Her approach combines various therapy types, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailored to meet the diverse needs of each client. Marian has a passion for building meaningful therapeutic relationships and provides both short and long-term therapy for a wide range of mental health issues, including family conflict, life transitions, and mood disorders. As a Certified Supervision Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, she is committed to empowering her clients to achieve balance and become the best version of themselves. With experience working with individuals from ages 14 and up, Marian aims to provide concrete strategies and interventions that enhance her clients’ coping skills and promote overall well-being.

Mechelle Frazier, EdS, is a dedicated counselor at Work in Progress Counseling, a service committed to empowering individuals to create fulfilling lives and meaningful relationships through effective therapy. Understanding the intrinsic connection between identity and relationships, Mechelle emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy boundaries and connections. She tailors treatment plans to meet the unique goals and needs of each client, focusing on creating positive, long-lasting changes. Mechelle specializes in individual therapy addressing issues such as anger management, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She is skilled in various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among others. With experience in both individual and family therapy, Mechelle also offers support for couples therapy and child/adolescent counseling, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. With the option for telephone and virtual counseling, Mechelle Frazier invites you to embark on your journey toward healing and personal growth.