Welcome to Present Wellness Counseling, LLC
Support for your mind, body, and spirit to help you live fully into your NOW
Welcome to Present Wellness Counseling, LLC
Support for your mind, body, and spirit to help you live fully into your NOW
Who I Am
Katie Reed, LPC
Welcome to my counseling practice, Present Wellness. I'm so glad you found me! I know what a big step seeking help can be, and I would love to come alongside you on whatever journey brought you here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a member of the Alabama Counseling Association and EMDRIA. I received my Masters in Counseling from UAB and have worked with a variety of adults, children, and families in the Birmingham area. Outside of my professional life, I love spending time with my spouse, toddler, and blue tick hound. I am passionate about my family, my community, and my yoga practice.
Therapeautic Focus
My foremost goal in therapy is creating a safe space for my clients to experience genuine empathy and acceptance that fosters the peace and growth they are seeking. Present Wellness focuses on bringing healing around the past and the future to live wholly and completely in the NOW.
I offer this through traditional talk therapy, EMDR, parts work, and yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices. I specialize in women's issues, trauma healing, body positivity, and addiction recovery. Please keep reading below for a little more information.
What to Expect
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation for clients prior to scheduling an intake appointment to assist you in determining if I am the right fit for you. If you are then ready, we can schedule an appointment via telehealth or in-person. From there, we will collaborate to create a therapeutic plan for how to move forward.
I currently accept most BCBS and Cigna insurance plans. Cost of private pay sessions are below. Please see my "informed consent" paperwork for information on cancellation policies. I offer sliding scale fees on an as needed basis, so please inquire if these rates pose barriers to accessing services.
90 minute sessions- $135
60 minute sessions- $95
What I Offer
Mental and Emotional Health Counseling
At some point in life, everyone will deal with experiences, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that feel out of control and overwhelming. Having a skilled and empathetic therapist to offer support during these times can be invaluable to fostering resilience and meaning. I have experience working with a range of clients. I specialize in women's issues, trauma healing, body positivity, and addiction recovery.
I primarily work with adolescent and adult individuals. Please note, I do not counsel couples or minors under age 14.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is simply the practice of nonjudgmental awareness of oneself in the present moment. Meditation is a tool used to foster this awareness. I have experience in offering both individual and group guided meditation and mindfulness practices. Most of my therapy sessions incorporate a time of meditation to fit the needs of the individual. Meditation does not coincide with any particular religious belief. I will gladly meet you where you are, whatever spiritual framework you hold. If you are new to the concepts of mindfulness and meditation and perhaps think you can't do this, please consider adding a "yet" to that thought. Like all skills, practice is needed, yet perfection is not possible.
Certified EMDR Therapist
"Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders."
"EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain. For many clients, EMDR therapy can be completed in fewer sessions than other psychotherapies." (EMDRIA.org)
