Fair Park Counseling Available

Fair Park Counseling operates on Beacon Parkway West in Birmingham, providing outpatient psychotherapy, relational counseling, and specialized behavioral evaluations. The practice balances systemic relationship interventions with clinical mental health care, led by experienced practitioners including Shelley Jones, a Level 2 Gottman-trained Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and Kelly Ferguson, a Licensed Professional Counselor holding Master Addiction Counselor and DOT Substance Abuse Professional credentials. Combining established therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Rational Emotive Therapy, the clinical team directs appointments toward measurable behavioral stabilization and clear relational communication.

Marriage and couples counseling forms a prominent dimension of the clinical caseload, addressing chronic communication barriers, trust reconciliation, infidelity recovery, and life transitions. Utilizing principles derived from Gottman method training, clinicians help partners deconstruct reactive arguments into structured discussions. For individuals navigating clinical depression, acute grief, general anxiety, or substance dependency, the team provides individual therapy designed to identify thought distortions and develop sustainable emotional regulation mechanisms. The practice also runs targeted addiction recovery services and peer support groups to help participants navigate long-term sobriety with professional accountability.

Beyond general mental health counseling, the clinic maintains specialized diagnostic and occupational programs. This includes formal evaluations for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in both adults and children, supported by medication management through a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For commercial drivers and safety-sensitive workers subject to federal drug and alcohol regulations, Kelly Ferguson conducts official Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional evaluations to fulfill return-to-duty protocols. To accommodate individuals facing travel limitations or work constraints across Jefferson and Shelby counties, the practice also conducts regular virtual teletherapy sessions using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.

Clients preparing for an initial appointment should verify their behavioral health benefits in advance, as the practice serves as an in-network provider for BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama while providing standard billing invoices for out-of-network reimbursement. New intake forms, medical histories, and consent paperwork must be completed electronically prior to the first session. For occupational DOT SAP assessments, clients should compile and bring all official employer violation notices and chain-of-custody documentation to avoid delays in submitting the required clinical reports.