In Between Counseling & Consulting Available

In Between Counseling & Consulting operates at the nexus of clinical mental health and applied behavioral science, led by dual-certified clinician Talia Waitkus, LCSW, BCBA. Based out of 3 Office Park Circle in Mountain Brook, the clinical practice specializes in guiding adults through destabilizing phases of adulthood, including career pivots, divorce, post-graduate transitions, and chronic anxiety or depression. Rather than treating personal upheaval as an abnormal disruption, the practice structures care around evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help individuals build emotional stamina and practical coping frameworks.

The clinical framework distinguishes itself by pairing psychotherapeutic modalities with behavior analysis. Alongside individual psychotherapy, the practice delivers targeted caregiver guidance for families raising children on the autism spectrum. Leveraging Board Certified Behavior Analyst qualifications, Waitkus helps parents break down complex behavioral patterns at home, design predictable domestic routines, and reduce household distress through objective, step-by-step behavioral interventions. Clinical appointments are delivered both inside the Mountain Brook consulting suite and through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth portals accessible to residents across Alabama and Florida, ensuring continuity of care without geographic friction.

Care initiates through a structured intake protocol that begins with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. This conversation assesses therapeutic fit, clarifies present concerns, and determines whether standard 50-minute individual sessions or extended 50- to 90-minute EMDR protocols are most appropriate for the client’s clinical objectives. During subsequent diagnostic and therapeutic sessions, treatment plans are continuously adjusted to align with measurable coping benchmarks rather than open-ended dialogue. For trauma and nervous system desensitization, EMDR checkpoints methodically measure processing thresholds, ensuring clients retain grounding throughout trauma reprocessing.

Prospective clients preparing for an initial appointment are advised to check mental health coverage directly with their carrier before intake. While In Between Counseling & Consulting is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, out-of-network clients can request itemized superbills for independent reimbursement submission. Practice sessions run Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Fridays reserved for administrative work. Due to dedicated slot allocation, the practice enforces a strict 24-hour cancellation notice policy for all in-person and virtual appointments to avoid late-cancellation charges.