Sandra Griffin is a licensed professional counselor specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. With over 15 years of experience, Sandra has worked in a number of therapeutic settings such as Oakwood University and University of Alabama in Huntsville as a college therapist, Bradford Health Services as an Adult and Family therapist, and Alabama Psychiatric Services as a therapist. Sandra is a graduate of Alabama A & M University with a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, Sandra specializes in Rational Emotive Spiritual Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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Kwajulyn Rucker, MA, NCC, LPC, CTMH is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Alabama and Kentucky, certified Telemental Health Provider, and owner of Arise and Shine Counseling, LLC where she uses telemental health to assist individuals with everyday coping in areas such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideations. She has several years of experience seeing clients using distance counseling. Anxiety is primary specialty because worry and fear are often the basis for many problems. Her counseling practice specializes in treatment for both adults and children. Kwajulyn has worked in outpatient and inpatient treatment, substance use, and is a suicide intervention (ASIST) trainer.

Kendal has her Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She also holds a Bachelor Degree from the University of Alabama in Psychology. She is currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Alabama and Florida. She specializes in children/adolescents and families. She provides individual, family, and group therapy.
Kendal believes in a collaborative and strength/resource based approach to therapy. She works WITH her clients to pinpoint the strengths and resources they are using or have used in the past that assisted them in getting where they want to be. She wants her clients to feel heard and to know that their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are valid even if it’s not very efficient at times. She also believes that therapy is not a “one size fits all” situation, so she tailors her sessions with the appropriate therapeutic approach and techniques that could be the most beneficial. Some of these approaches range from Play and/or Art Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, or MRI.

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Stan is a counselor with 26 years of experience. He has effectively assisted many clients with substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD and relationship problems. He is an alumni of Jacksonville State University with an MS degree in counseling. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. He’s a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps with a desire to support all fellow veterans.

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Mr. Ruffin has a bachelor of science in psychology and a master’s of science in clinical psychology. Mr. Ruffin has been working in the field of psychology since 2001. His experience ranges from program development, individual counseling, home assessments, group therapy, couples counseling, teaching, substance abuse counselor, family therapy, seminars on many different topics, and much more.

John Paul Ruffin has a passion for families and the home. He believes that anyone seeking help can find it, they just need someone to help them gain insight and perspective while providing tools that will assist those individuals in achieving mental health. He believes a well-trained counselor doesn’t give advice but challenges his client to see the full picture and ranges of choices. They also give tools that will assist the client in reaching their goals and full potential.

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