Therapist Affiliations
Mikala Pickens, LPC
Hi, I’m Mikala, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Birmingham, Alabama. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a teacher, case manager, and college counselor. Those experiences shaped the way I show up today: curious, compassionate, and committed to meeting you exactly where you are. For your convenience I offer both in office and virtual sessions. Virtual sessions are available throughout the state of Alabama. I support preteens/teens ages 12 and above, young adults, and/or adults navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, depression, grief, burnout, or major life transitions. My hope is that your therapeutic experience with me feels grounding, supportive, and empowering. Additionally, I’m a Gottman-trained therapist and Prepare‑Enrich facilitator who enjoys helping couples strengthen communication, connection, and understanding. Faith‑based integration is available if you prefer it. Another area of focus for me is neurodivergence. As a neurodivergent therapist, I care deeply about supporting neurodivergent clients. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, Autism, masking, burnout, or relationship dynamics shaped by neurodiversity, I'm passionate about helping you progress in a way that feels authentic to you in daily living. We also now offer the RUBI Parent Training Program. RUBI is an evidence‑based, practical, and family‑centered program for caregivers of children ages 3–14 with autism or developmental differences. RUBI teaches everyday behavior strategies, helps with the reduction of challenging behaviors, strengthens routines, and includes optional sessions on token economies, feeding challenges, sleep, toilet training, and more. I welcome questions in relation to the RUBI protocol. In summation, your therapeutic experience with me will encompass warmth, compassion, and an environment free from judgment. Every part of you is welcome here. Reach out today.
Chania Mitchell, ALC
Hi, I’m Chania. I’m an Associate Licensed Counselor in Alabama, and I work with teens and adults who are carrying more than they often say out loud. If you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, recovery, or a major life transition, I offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and sort through what’s happening at a pace that feels right for you. I also have specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mental health and support mothers, birthing people, partners, and families through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and loss.
My approach is grounded, relational, and deeply human. I don’t expect you to show up pretending everything is fine. I believe healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported without pressure to rush or perform. We pay attention to what’s happening in your mind and body and make space for the parts of you that have been working so hard. As a mother, a trained End‑of‑Life Doula, and a mental health counselor, I bring warmth, steadiness, and real‑life humanity into the room. And because joy matters too, I’m a lover of deep laughter, a good burger, and anime - the small things that remind us we’re allowed to be whole people, not just our pain.
I’ve spent nearly a decade supporting people in settings ranging from correctional facilities to community programs. I’ve worked with survivors, people in recovery, and individuals navigating trauma, identity shifts, and complex life transitions. Those experiences taught me to lead with humility, curiosity, and deep respect for the strength people carry, even when they don’t feel strong. If you’re looking for a space to sort through what’s happening in your life with someone who will meet you with honesty, steadiness, and care, I’m currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions. I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, AllKids, and Ulliance EAP through Benjamin Counseling and Consulting and I also offer self‑pay options through my private practice, Seasons Therapy Center.
Tasheena Brown, LICSW
Hi, I’m Tasheena. I look forward to meeting you. I’m an LICSW offering services, both in office and via telehealth, throughout the state of Alabama. Your experience with me will include warmth, compassion, empowerment, encouragement, and stretching towards your identified goals.
I’m passionate about our work together and look forward to journeying towards progress with you! Are you an individual navigating difficult transitions? Navigating the post partum period and need a space just for you? Have a teen navigating pregnancy or parenting that could use a supportive space during this time period? Are you a family navigating stressors around adoption or foster care, or simply need a proactive space to support transitions in this area? Have a teen that could use a space to support figuring out what’s next and explore/address daily stressors and constructive solutions?
If any of the above sounds like you, welcome to a space where “We listen and we don’t judge”. In a world where we can find ourselves doing “all the things” for everyone else, welcome to a space that gets to be intentionally about you, a space where we can work on what’s next to allow you to show up as what you feel like is your best self in daily living. Here, I’ve got you!
I am a trained Perinatal Mental Health Counselor supporting individuals during and after pregnancy. I’m passionate about my work in this area, and would be honored to support you during this stage of your journey. Both within and outside of the perinatal space, I’m also passionate and experienced in supporting the navigation of trauma, working with teens, and overall support with tools for the formulation of intentionality and emotional regulation in daily living.
You don’t have to have it all figured out here. We have time to “make it make sense” together. Curious about what we could accomplish together? Reach out today, let’s talk…