Ebony Heard is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama who uses a compassionate, practical approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Ebony
Ebony Heard is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama who uses a compassionate, practical approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on ten years of counseling experience to offer steady support while people take small steps toward better daily functioning. Her style is straightforward and respectful, focused on what helps in real life.
Ebony creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
She listens closely and helps clients identify patterns that get in the way of their goals. Together they set simple, achievable steps that fit each person’s situation. Her work covers a range of concerns beyond mood and worry, including attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and coping with illness or caregiving stress.
She also supports people dealing with substance-related problems, divorce or separation, and the emotional impact of cancer. Clinically, Ebony blends practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas. She uses client-centered and emotionally focused strategies to strengthen emotional awareness and build healthier relationships with self and others.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect clear explanations, concrete tools to try between visits, and regular check-ins on progress. The focus is on manageable change that fits each person’s life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License 4807 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1720601974 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ebony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Ebony names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Ebony names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking committed action toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and making values-based choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for stress, panic, and depressive thinking. Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps refine techniques so they feel useful and doable. Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls let therapists and clients see facial expression and body language during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when someone has limited bandwidth or prefers to be off camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or maintaining momentum between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit counseling into busy schedules and keep continuity of care when in-person meetings aren’t possible.05Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through parenting challenges, and address low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, communication problems, and coping with illness or caregiving demands.
What is her typical therapy style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, combining acceptance, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional counseling experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. That background informs her practical focus and how she structures sessions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Alabama. Sessions are offered to clients in that state according to licensing rules.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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