Soul Story Therapy

08/29/2025

At Soul Story Therapy, we believe that small check-ins with yourself can create big shifts.

Here are a few gentle questions to ask yourself throughout the day:
💭 How do I feel right now?
💭 What emotions am I experiencing?
💭 How do I treat myself?
💭 When do I feel uncomfortable?
💭 What thoughts are floating in my mind?
💭 What did I do today and how did it make me feel?
💭 What am I thankful for?

These questions aren’t about judgment, they’re about curiosity and compassion. 🌸
By reflecting daily, you strengthen emotional awareness, build resilience, and nurture lasting growth.

💚 Your story matters. Your healing matters. You matter.

08/29/2025

✨ At Soul Story Therapy, you are our priority. ✨

Our amazing team of therapists and support staff work together to make sure you get the attention and care you need. We also know how important it is to find the right fit in therapy, if one match isn’t perfect, we’ll help you find the support that feels best for you, whether within our practice or through trusted referrals. 💙

We’re honored to walk with you on your journey.

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08/14/2025

Therapy vs. AI: Why Both Have a Place, But Aren’t the Same

AI tools like ChatGPT can be amazing for many things. Brainstorming ideas, organizing thoughts, and even helping you learn new skills. When used well, they can be a great ally.

But lately, we’ve noticed a growing trend: people using AI in place of therapy. And while AI can offer thoughtful responses, it’s important to understand why it’s not a substitute for working with a real therapist.

Here’s the key difference: AI only knows the context of what you tell it. That means it can’t see your blind spots, challenge distorted thought patterns, or gently point out the ways your experiences, subconscious biases, or mindset may be shaping your perspective.

Therapy is about more than just getting a response; it’s about having another human being there to:

• Listen deeply and hear what’s
between the words
• Offer alternative viewpoints you
may not have considered
• Reality-test in real time
• Help you connect the dots you
can’t always see yourself

Part of growth comes from self-reflection and building self-awareness, and AI can play a role in that. But if you’re only feeding it information through your own lens, it can unintentionally become the ultimate yes-man, reinforcing your perspective rather than helping you see the bigger picture.

Therapy is where you gain a broader understanding of your thoughts and feelings, offering a safe, supportive space to explore, challenge, and grow beyond what you can see on your own.

✨ AI can be a helpful tool. Therapy can be a life-changing relationship.

— Soul Story Therapy

08/13/2025

Our childhood shapes us in ways we often don’t realize, until we start noticing patterns in our adult lives.

The way we attach to others, the way we see ourselves, the way we cope with stress or avoid it altogether. These threads often trace back to early experiences.

You might find yourself…
💔 Staying in relationships that hurt because you fear abandonment.
🪞 Struggling to believe you’re worthy of love or respect.
🌱 Withdrawing from people to protect yourself from pain.
⚖️ Feeling the need to control everything to keep anxiety at bay.
🗣️ Struggling to share your feelings—or holding them in until they burst.
🌀 Turning to substances, distractions, or unhealthy patterns to cope.

These aren’t signs that you’re “broken.” They’re signs that you learned how to survive in an environment that didn’t always meet your needs.

The good news? Healing is possible. With awareness, compassion, and the right support, you can rewrite these patterns. You can learn to trust, to connect, to feel safe in your own skin.

You are not your trauma, you are the person who has survived it. And you have the power to grow beyond it.

07/23/2025

🌿 Therapist: “How have you been tending to your well-being lately?”

Client: “Honestly… I’m not sure. I feel like I’m just trying to get through each day.”

Therapist: “That makes so much sense. When life gets heavy, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. But even small, intentional shifts can reconnect us with our center.”

Client: “Like what?”

Therapist: “Sometimes it’s as simple as resting when you’re tired, saying no when you need to, or spending time with someone who helps you feel seen. These small acts of care remind your nervous system: ‘I’m safe now.’”

✨ Gentle reminder from Soul Story Therapy:
Your well-being doesn’t need to be a big production. It can begin with one step. One breath. One boundary. One walk outside.

Start where you are.

Which of these 8 practices is calling to you today? 💛

07/14/2025

🧠✨ Therapy That Goes Deeper ✨🧠
At Soul Story Therapy, we believe healing happens when you're seen, heard, and supported. Our therapists offer compassionate, evidence-based care to help you identify patterns, process emotions, and build the resilience you deserve.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship stress, or trauma recovery, you don’t have to do it alone. We meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey.

📍 Serving clients in Helena & Birmingham, AL
🌱 Offering individual, couples, child & teen therapy
📝 Now providing ADHD testing & MMPI-3 evaluations

👉 Learn more or schedule at www.soulstorytherapy.com
📞 205.202.9685
📧 info@soulstorytherapy.com

07/10/2025

🌟 Now Offering Children's Therapy for Ages 3+ 🌟
At Soul Story Therapy, Madison Curren, Child Therapist, specializes in helping little ones thrive emotionally and behaviorally. Through a compassionate and playful approach, Madison supports kids in navigating big feelings and building healthy coping skills.

✨ Services Include:
✔️ Play Therapy
✔️ Behavioral Therapy
✔️ Emotional Support
✔️ Family Counseling

📍 Appointments available in both Helena and Birmingham
📞 Call: 205-202-9685
🌐 Learn more: www.soulstorytherapy.com

👉 Call us to schedule or visit our site to book online!

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from your Soul Story Team! 🎆

Today we’re celebrating freedom, resilience, and the power of healing, individually and as a community. Whether you’re soaking up the sun, spending time with loved ones, or taking a quiet moment for yourself, we hope your day is filled with peace, joy, and meaning.
❤️🤍💙

06/23/2025

✨ I want to take a moment to recognize this incredible team at Soul Story Therapy. ✨

Every single person in this photo brings something uniquely beautiful to our practice: deep compassion, unwavering dedication, and a genuine heart for the people we serve. They show up day after day with so much intention, care, and courage to walk alongside clients through the hardest and most meaningful parts of life.

As the owner of Soul Story Therapy, I am truly honored to lead and work alongside this group. The culture we’ve built here isn’t just supportive; it’s soulful. And I couldn’t be more grateful.

Here’s to this amazing crew who makes therapy more human, healing more possible, and our world a little better every day. 💛

With gratitude,
Hanna Stiltner

We Are Soul Story Therapy Effective, Soul-Centered, Integrated, and In-Depth PsychotherapySoul Story Therapy offers a unique approach to psychotherapy that is genuine, non-judgmental, and empowering. Meet Our Team Schedule Now Our Mission At Soul Story Therapy, our mission is to guide individuals to...

06/23/2025

✨Meet Madison Curren, LMSW✨

We’re so excited to welcome Madison to the Soul Story Therapy team! 💛 She is now accepting new clients and works under the supervision of Hanna Stiltner, LICSW-S.

Madison brings a warm, relational approach to therapy and is especially passionate about working with children, teens, and families. She’s trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she’s spent years walking alongside clients facing emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

Whether she’s helping a child navigate big feelings, a teen find their voice, or an adult work through life transitions —Madison shows up with heart, compassion, and a deep belief in each person’s potential for healing. 🤍

We’re so glad you’re here, Madison!
📍 Now seeing clients at both Soul Story Therapy locations.
📧 Reach out to get scheduled today!
www.soulstorytherapy.com

06/21/2025

The entire state of Alabama is now fully covered by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! That means every child from birth to age 5 can now be registered anywhere in the state to receive free, high-quality books delivered right to their home each month — no cost, no catch!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a worldwide literacy initiative that has gifted over 200 million books since 1995. The goal? To inspire a love of reading from the very start and help children build their own personal library before they even enter kindergarten.

Want to get started?

Check availability and register your child here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

Let’s spread the word and make sure every little one in Alabama has the chance to grow up with the joy of reading. Thank you, Dolly!