HOOVER
ACBC CERTIFIED COUNSELOR
Counseling Women and Groups
Dr. Jerra Dooley desires to share God’s transforming grace with others, so they too can experience the power of God’s redemptive love. Her compassion for women who have suffered childhood and/or partner abuse has driven her to a lifetime of service to women who have been abused, abandoned, destitute, homeless, wounded, depressed, angry, and more. Jerra has been involved in women’s ministry leadership for over 30 years, leading Bible studies and women’s conferences, and providing biblical coaching for women in shelters and work release programs. She loves helping women recover from life’s mishaps and mess-ups by allowing Jesus Christ to transform their ashes into beauty (Isaiah 61:3).
Jerra holds a doctorate in pastoral care and counseling, and an MA in pastoral care and counseling, concentrating on addictions and recovery (Liberty University). She is a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Her approach to counseling is integrative and holistic. She helps clients reconnect with their identity in Christ, recognize God’s design and purpose for their lives, and live in the freedom and joy of being their best selves! Some of the methods she uses include Christian cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, scripturally driven rational emotive therapy, Christian tapping (EFT), and existential therapy that points to God’s design for humans to live in reciprocal relationships with Him, others, and creation. Jerra is also a licensed human behavior coach for Uniquely You Personality and Spiritual Gifts profiling system and a certified facilitator for PREPARE/ENRICH ® assessment for couples seeking marital and pre-marital counseling.
Prior to coming to Fortify, Dr. Jerra founded and directed Gracefull Ministries (2002-2023), where she assisted thousands of men and women in discovering their SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, life experiences) and place of service. She also developed and led women’s conferences throughout the Southeast, including Designed to Shine, Broken to Beautifull, LifeSaveHer domestic violence training, and more. Additionally, she is affiliated with Liberty University as an adjunct professor for doctoral students.
Jerra is married to Randy Dooley, a licensed minister and Bible study leader. Randy is also instrumental behind the scenes at Fortify. In 1993, they began blending a family of five children. Now, they enjoy a bumper crop of grands and great-grands! Family and faith are foremost in her life. She delights in personal and corporate worship, especially when playing the piano for the fabulous worship choir at First Baptist Church Pelham.
Dr. Jerra accepts new clients at $145 for a 50-minute counseling session. To book an appointment, email jerra@fortifychristiancounseling.com, call (205) 974-2124, or use the contact form to the right.
