About
Barnes, M.Ed., LPC, is a practice providing individual counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in Bessemer, AL. They offer a safe and healing space for individuals to work through life's difficulties, including anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and trauma. Their mission is to provide guidance and support to resolve issues, recover from upsetting experiences, and make healthy changes. With a focus on children and adults, They Is Hope Counseling serves the local community with a range of counseling services, including addressing topics such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Anita C. Barnes, the owner and a licensed professional counselor, has experience working with children, families, and adults, and employs an eclectic mix of modalities to meet each client's unique needs. They now offer virtual counseling within the state of Alabama, making it more accessible for individuals to seek help. There Is Hope Counseling is committed to providing a supportive environment for individuals to overcome life's challenges and achieve a healthier state of mind.
Insurance & payment
There Is Hope Counseling accepts various insurance plans, including Aetna, BHS | Behavioral Health Systems, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Medicaid, New Directions | Lucet, Optum, Telus, and others. Insurance details may be confirmed by contacting the practice directly.
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Telus
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Counseling
They offer one-on-one counseling sessions for children, adolescents, and adults to work through life's difficulties.
Counseling for Anxiety
They provide counseling services focusing on anxiety, including strategies for overcoming anxiety and fear.
Counseling for Depression
They offer counseling services addressing depression, including assistance with overcoming depression and anger.
Trauma Counseling
They provide counseling services for individuals who have experienced trauma, including assistance with overcoming trauma and its effects.
Counseling for Behavioral Problems
They offer counseling services addressing behavioral problems, including strategies for overcoming behavioral issues.
Family Counseling
They provide counseling services for families, including assistance with addressing family life issues and relationship concerns.