Susanna Brown, MS, LICSW-PIP

HOOVER Serving Children (All Ages), Men, Women, and Couples Accepts BCBS Insurance Susanna is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Professional Counselor with the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors. She is also a Biblical Counseling Coalition Partner. She is a certified PREPARE/ENRICH assessment facilitator for premarital and marital counseling. She has […]

Jerra Dooley, Ed.D., LHBC, Biblical Counselor & Life Coach

HOOVER Licensed Human Behavior Coach, Biblical Counselor, and Life Coach for Women, Couples, and Groups Dr. Jerra Dooley is passionate about sharing God’s transformative grace with others, enabling them to experience the profound power of His redemptive love. Her deep compassion for women who have faced childhood or partner abuse has inspired her lifelong commitment […]

JC Threadcraft – Clinical Advisor

He is not accepting clients at this time.   Founder of Fortify Christian Counseling, JC Threadcraft, transferred ownership of the practice to Dr. Jerra Dooley in May 2024. Now, his affiliation with the practice is to provide clinical direction as needed.

Matt Kirkpatrick, MA, Pastoral Counselor

HOOVER Pastoral Counselor Individuals, Couples, Groups, Teens Matt is a Pastoral Counselor passionate about helping teens, young adults, and couples navigate life’s challenges. He uses a blend of counseling techniques and his experience working with young people to address issues like anxiety, relationship struggles, and finding purpose. Matt is completing a Master’s in Clinical Mental […]

Lori Barstow White, MA, BCCC

TUSCALOOSA & HOOVER BOARD CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN COUNSELORWomen, Men, College Students, and Teens (16+) Lori Barstow White holds a master’s degree in counselor education from the University of Alabama (1996). She is also a Board Certified Christian Counselor (BCCC) through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC) and a member of the American Association of Christian […]

Brandon Mallette, MDiv, Pastoral Counselor

HOOVER PASTORAL COUNSELOR Teens, Men, Women, Couples, Groups Brandon holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div) in Great Commission Studies from the Souther Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently earning a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. Before joining Fortify Christian Counseling, Brandon served seven years as the primary pastor […]

Elizabeth Coleman, MA, LPC

Individuals, Couples, Groups, Teens, & Children (8+) Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Elizabeth has served women who are victims of sex trafficking through trauma therapy, men in substance abuse, and college students at Samford University. Most recently, Elizabeth worked at a […]