Serving Birmingham, Hoover, and the 280 Corridor
- Now Accepting BCBS Insurance
What We Do
Anxiety
Breaking cycles of worry and fear with faith-centered tools
Marriage
Restoring connection and healing
Trauma
Processing pain and rebuilding safety with compassionate care
Transitions
Navigating change with purpose and hope
What Makes Fortify Different​
We don’t just focus on problems, we care for people. People with real stories, deep struggles, and God-given purpose. We believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.
We believe healing is both a personal and spiritual journey. Our approach combines evidence-based counseling methods with the compassionate integration of biblical truth, when spiritual integration is welcomed.
Whether you come with strong faith, questions, or spiritual wounds from the past, you’ll never be pressured, only supported.
We honor the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Insurance Accepted
We accept BCBS insurance, expanding access to care. Coverage concerns or questions can be discussed with your counselor prior to your first session.
How We Serve You
- Online & In-Person Sessions
- Hoover Office + Telehealth
- Easy Scheduling & Intake
Your Journey at Fortify
Choose Your Counselor
View the counselor bios below and select the one that best fits your needs. If you’re unsure which counselor to choose, contact us and our team will reach out within 1-2 business days to answer questions and discuss your needs.
Book Your First Appointment
The Get Started buttons on this page open a booking site where you can see your preferred counselor’s availability and tell us a bit about yourself.
Complete Intake
Our intake is straightforward and confidential and can be completed online to save time.
Begin Your Journey
Start sessions in a safe, accepting space. Healing and growth happen here.
Meet Your Counselors
Elizabeth Coleman, MA, LPC
Elizabeth specializes in working with teens and women navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, and trauma. She brings specialized training in helping survivors of sex trafficking and has a gift for helping people uncover the redemptive stories God can weave through their pain. Elizabeth draws from multiple approaches including CBT, person-centered therapy, and integrative Christian counseling. She fully respects your comfort level with faith in counseling, tailoring sessions to align with your values and goals.
Tara Vines, MA, LPC-S
Tara brings 25+ years of experience helping children ages 4 and up work through anxiety, grief, trauma, and behavioral challenges. She uses play, art, and sand tray alongside games and interactive activities to help kids feel safe and understood. Her secret weapon: Ruthie, a certified therapy dog who puts children at ease. Tara also works directly with parents, helping you understand your child's behavior and build stronger connections at home.
Brandon Mallette, MDiv, MA, ALC
Brandon brings seven years of pastoral experience working with young adults alongside clinical training in mental health counseling. He specializes in relationship issues, life transitions, and questions of purpose, helping teens, men, women, and couples gain clarity and move forward with confidence. Brandon is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital and marital counseling. He thoughtfully integrates faith into his work for clients who want that approach, while fully respecting those who prefer counseling without a faith component.
Matt Kirkpatrick, MA, ALC
Matt works with teens, young adults, and couples addressing anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and questions of identity and direction. Drawing from evidence-based practices and years of ministry experience with college students, he helps clients develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move forward with purpose and clarity. Matt is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital and marital counseling. As a husband and father of three, he brings personal experience to family and relationship counseling.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule an appointment today and begin your journey toward healing and renewed hope.