About ACA

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 ACA Counseling was established in 2016 by founder and clinical director Alexis Sapp, LPC-S, NBCC.  Alexis has served children, adolescents, and families across Central Alabama for over 15 years. 

ACA's MISSION: Our mission is to improve the mental health of our community by educating families and advocating for our clients.

We work together to produce systemic change by equipping clients with the skills and confidence they need to be productive, healthy members of society.

Located in Hoover since 2021, ACA Counseling continues to grow while remaining deeply rooted in the community. Our team consists of kind, skilled, ethical, and nationally board-certified counselors who are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for children and teens.

A unique aspect of ACA Counseling is our incorporation of animal-assisted therapy, where trained therapy animals help create a calm, welcoming environment that supports emotional regulation and healing.

ACA Counseling is proud to provide premier mental health services to the Birmingham area.

📞 Call 205-530-8743 to schedule an appointment.

 Navigating childhood and adolescence is no easy task. Today’s children face a wide range of challenges—from family dynamics and peer relationships to anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressures of an increasingly fast-paced world. As they grow and discover who they are, they need a healthy emotional and psychological outlet to feel supported and understood.

Most parents hope their children will grow into confident, capable, and contributing members of society. Counseling provides a meaningful path to support both children and parents through life’s challenges, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and hope for the future.

At ACA Counseling, we also offer animal-assisted therapy, where trained therapy animals provide comfort, connection, and emotional support—enhancing the healing process in a calm, welcoming environment.