About My Counseling Practice

Extensive Counseling Experience

I have a wide variety of experience working with adults, children, couples, and families, dealing with a variety of mental health issues.

Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) provide quality mental health and substance abuse care to millions of Americans. Professional counselors are required to complete one or more internships and coursework in human behavior and development, effective counseling strategies, ethical practice, and other core knowledge areas. (As an LPC I do not prescribe medications.)

LPCs in Alabama are required to complete a master's degree or higher, pass a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) certification examination, and complete three years of supervised clinical experience. Alabama LPCs must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years.

Serving Clients with Varied Issues

From childhood through late adulthood, there are times when we can use help addressing problems and issues that cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. As a counselor I can help you identify your problems and help you in find the best ways to cope with the situation.

I can help you address many situations that cause emotional stress, including, but not limited to:

· anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional problems and disorders

· family and relationship issues

· substance abuse and other addictions

· sexual abuse and domestic violence

· eating disorders

· career change and job stress

· social and emotional difficulties related to disability and illness

· adjusting to phases of life transitions

· the death of a loved one.

HIPPA and Counseling

I will counsel you while complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. As a client, you are guaranteed the protection of confidentiality within the boundaries of the client/counselor relationship. Any disclosure will be made with your full written, informed consent, and will be limited to a specific period of time. Whenever possible, you will be informed before confidential information is revealed.

About My Services

I'm Greg Snider, a counselor in a solo private practice called Greg Snider, LPC, LLC. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 22 years counseling experience in a variety of mental health settings in Alabama. I've specialized in helping clients deal with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, ADD/ADHD, parent/child conflicts, behavior problems, grief and loss, separation, divorce, PTSD, substance abuse and addictions, sexual abuse and trauma. I've received specialized training and am certified to work with juveniles who have committed sexual offenses. I am trained and approved to work with people with gambling problems.

Who I Work With

I work with people of all ages and phases of life, from young children to senior adults. As a therapist, I draw on my experience of having helped raise three daughters. I offer individual counseling, couples counseling, relationship counseling, family counseling, and blended families counseling. While working with children I utilize play therapy, bibliotherapy, and sand tray therapy in a well equipped Play Therapy Room.