100 Chase Pk S, Hoover, Alabama 35244, United States
Types of Therapy & Treatment Approaches
At ACA Counseling we provide Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, and Small Group Counseling
Counseling Modalities
At ACA Counseling, we offer a wide range of evidence-based and client-centered therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our approach integrates a variety of techniques to support emotional healing, build resilience, and foster growth.
Animal-Assisted Therapy for Counselors (AATC)
ACA Counseling incorporates AATC to enhance emotional healing through guided interactions with trained therapy animals. Our clinicians integrate animals such as dogs and rabbits into sessions to promote connection, reduce anxiety, and foster a sense of safety—particularly effective for children and individuals with trauma or anxiety disorders.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a child-centered modality that allows children to express feelings and experiences through play rather than words. Using tools like toys, puppets, sand trays, art, and games, therapists help children process emotions, resolve inner conflicts, and build healthy coping skills. Through both observation and interaction, therapists identify patterns to better understand and support the child’s emotional and behavioral needs.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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EMDR is an evidence-based treatment used primarily to address trauma, PTSD, and other distressing life experiences. It helps the brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer hold emotional power, allowing individuals to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps children, adolescents, and adults understand how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors. It teaches individuals to identify distorted thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic thoughts. CBT is effective for treating anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. Specialized forms of CBT are also used to address trauma.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is often used with older adolescents experiencing chronic suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, or Borderline Personality Disorder. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and emphasizes personal responsibility, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills. DBT is typically delivered through individual and group sessions.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening family relationships. Sessions may include children, parents, siblings, or grandparents, and aim to help the family function more effectively as a unit.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
IPT is a short-term therapy that addresses how interpersonal relationships impact emotional well-being. Originally developed for depression, IPT helps clients identify relationship patterns and resolve relational difficulties contributing to emotional distress.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment model designed for children, adolescents, and families affected by trauma. It combines trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral techniques to reduce symptoms and support emotional healing.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
SFBT emphasizes clients' strengths and previous successes rather than focusing on past problems. This brief, goal-oriented approach is designed to empower clients and promote positive change in a short amount of time.
Faith-Based Counseling
Upon request, ACA Counseling offers faith-based counseling
