Suicide

Suicide and Suicidal Ideation is a complex and tragic state the renders the individual feeling hopeless, helpless, depressed, and struggling to live another day. Along with the profound loss of life by suicide, many individuals experience suicidal ideation—thoughts, plans, or attempts to end one’s own life. With the difficulty of this struggle, there are ways […]

Spiritual Questions and Concerns

Questions that arise about spirituality, the purpose of life, connection to God, suffering, values, death, morality, and faith are deeply personal and difficult questions to answer at times. These concerns may arise from losing a loved one or searching for your purpose in life. Fortify counselors can walk alongside you as you grapple with these […]

Shattered Self-Image

Self-esteem is a concept that speaks to how we feel about ourselves. High self-esteem makes one feel confident, centered, and worthy of love. People with low self-esteem often feel shame and self-doubt. They often feel critical of themselves and don’t feel worthy of love or praise.  Signs of a Shattered Self-Esteem: Frequent negative self-talk Feeling […]

Sexual Addictions & Trauma

Struggling in the category of sex and sexual addiction is often not spoken about or addressed within church or Christian circles. At Fortify, we want to help you address these issues and find healing and wholeness for yourself, your relationship with God, and others. Sexual trauma is a deep wound that affects individuals mentally, physically, […]

Relationships

Relationships are the center of our journey through life. Whether you have ended up on a difficult road with your spouse, are preparing for a marriage covenant, or are seeking help for conflict, counseling can walk you through your next steps. Our relationship counseling offers a faith-based approach for couples to strengthen and restore their […]

Life Transitions

A life transition can be marked by an adjustment or shift that can be planned, unplanned, challenging, or distressing. Adapting to the changes in life can be marked by: Moving to a new place Starting a new job Getting married  Having a child The loss of a loved one  Divorce  Retirement  Health Issues  Aging  As […]

Faith-Based Individual Therapy Guiding Hoover, AL, Residents Through Life’s Difficulties

Individual psychotherapy is a form of counseling where a trained mental health professional works one-on-one to help an individual address various mental health issues. The goal is for the clinician to come alongside you and teach you coping strategies and insights into your challenges to promote healing, personal growth, and lasting change. What sets Fortify […]

Group Therapy

Group Therapy is a form of counseling that includes one or more counselors working with a group of individuals that focus on a variety of mental health issues, life challenges, or a common struggle.  Group Types Process-Oriented Groups: Focus on the interactions among group members and the dynamics that emerge within the group  Psychoeducational Groups: […]

Grief & Loss

Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness. The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change […]

Faith-Based Biblical Counseling

Transform Your Life Through Faith-Based Biblical Counseling  Fortify Christian Counseling is dedicated to providing exceptional faith-based biblical counseling services in person in Tuscaloosa and Hoover, Alabama and online throughout Alabama. Our unique approach combines the time-honored wisdom of biblical principles with contemporary therapeutic techniques, facilitating deep healing and substantial growth for our clients. What Sets […]