Sparrow Counseling

Sparrow Counseling Helping couples and families heal, reconnect, and grow. Compassionate, clear, and experienced care.

Sparrow Counseling offers expert therapy in Birmingham, AL, and online across Alabama, specializing in marriage, co-parenting, families, and intensives. Sparrow Counseling is a place where individuals, couples and families can come to be strengthened, empowered and find hope again.

03/23/2026

From Manager to Consultant: Helping Your Teen Build Confidence 💙

If you’re the parent of a teen and you feel like you’re managing everything—homework, lunches, water bottles, soccer cleats, last-minute problems—you’re not alone.

But adolescence is the season when our parenting role begins to shift.

For years, your job has been to manage and move things along. You’ve solved problems quickly, stepped in, and kept the machine running. But teens don’t build confidence by being rescued. They build it by practicing: attempting, struggling, and recovering.

In this video, Sha Wortman, LPC, talks about moving from manager to consultant:
• Instead of jumping in, pause and ask: “What do you think you should do?”
• Instead of emailing the teacher, coach your teen on what to say
• Instead of fixing the conflict, help them think it through

The goal isn’t less parenting—it’s different parenting.
You’re not stepping back because you don’t care. You’re stepping back so they can step up.

📍Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham + telehealth across Alabama
✨ Free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

Is it okay to have conflict in front of your kids?This is one of the most common questions we hear from parents—and the ...
03/19/2026

Is it okay to have conflict in front of your kids?

This is one of the most common questions we hear from parents—and the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.”

In our latest blog, we talk about:
• why some conflict can actually be healthy for kids
• how children experience tension (especially at younger ages)
• the difference between healthy and harmful conflict
• why “no conflict” isn’t the goal—learning to manage it is

Kids are always watching—and learning from how we handle hard moments.

📍 Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham, AL
Read the blog here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/2026/3/17/what-level-of-conflict-is-okay-in-front-of-kids
Want support? Schedule a free 15-minute consult!

03/16/2026

How much conflict is okay for kids to see?

In our very first Sparrow Table Talks, Sara, Peyton, David, and Sha sit down together to talk about a question many parents wrestle with:
What level of conflict is appropriate to have in front of kids?

The truth is, children don’t need a conflict-free home to thrive. But they do need adults who know how to handle tension with care, repair, and emotional steadiness. In this conversation, we’re talking about the difference between healthy conflict and harmful conflict — and why that difference matters so much for children.

If you’ve ever wondered:

-Is it okay for my kids to see disagreement?
-What kind of conflict feels unsafe to children?
-How do we repair well after hard moments?

This conversation is for you.

Watch our first Sparrow Table Talks video and join us as we talk about relationships, families, and the everyday moments that shape connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined Sparrow Counseling for Conversations & Coffee! ☕️It was such a gift to connect with loc...
03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Sparrow Counseling for Conversations & Coffee! ☕️
It was such a gift to connect with local counselors and therapists, strengthen our referral community, and share genuine conversation in a relaxed setting.

We’re grateful to Red Cat Coffee House for hosting us, and we’re already looking forward to the next meet-up.

If you attended, feel free to comment below with your practice name/specialty (and what kinds of referrals you’re currently looking for). And if you missed it, keep an eye out—we’ll post the next date soon!

How to Support Your Partner Through a Major Life Change 💙When a major life change hits—grief, job loss, unexpected stres...
03/13/2026

How to Support Your Partner Through a Major Life Change 💙

When a major life change hits—grief, job loss, unexpected stress—one partner may be impacted more deeply while the other tries to figure out how to help. And in those early weeks, how you respond matters.

One of the most common traps is jumping straight into fixing: “What’s the plan?”
But what most people need first is empathy, steadiness, and presence.

These carousel images share a few practical ways to support your partner well:
• Don’t rush to fix it, start with “I’m so sorry. That really sucks.”
• Ask what they need instead of guessing
• Understand their needs may change day to day
• Remember: you’re a supportive teammate, not the manager

Hard seasons don’t have to disconnect you. Support and communication can actually strengthen your relationship.

If you and your partner need help navigating a major transition, Sparrow Counseling is here.
✨ Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

☕️ Counselors + Therapists: Conversations & CoffeeSparrow Counseling is hosting a casual, low-key meet-up for counselors...
03/12/2026

☕️ Counselors + Therapists: Conversations & Coffee

Sparrow Counseling is hosting a casual, low-key meet-up for counselors and therapists to connect, build relationships, and strengthen our referral community.

📅 Friday, March 13
🕗 8:00–10:00 AM (drop in anytime)
📍 Red Cat Coffee House (Pepper Place)
2901 2nd Ave S Suite 120, Birmingham, AL 35233

Grab a drink and join us! We’d love to see you there—feel free to invite a colleague.

When something hard happens—grief, job loss, a family crisis—one partner often carries the heaviest weight while the oth...
03/11/2026

When something hard happens—grief, job loss, a family crisis—one partner often carries the heaviest weight while the other steps into a support role. And many partners ask us: “What do I do? How do I help without making it worse?”

In our newest blog, we share a few practical ways to support your partner through major life changes:

-lead with empathy before problem-solving
-ask what they need instead of guessing
-avoid taking over—be a teammate
-remember: small daily support matters

📍 Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham, AL
Read here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/2026/3/9/how-to-support-your-partner-through-a-major-life-change
Want support as a couple? Book a free 15-minute consult!

03/09/2026

How to Support Your Partner Through a Major Life Change 💙

When a major life change hits—like the loss of a loved one, a job loss, or a stressful transition—one partner may be impacted more deeply while the other tries to figure out how to help.

A common mistake? Moving too quickly into problem-solving.
In the early weeks, what most people need first is empathy, steadiness, and presence.

In this video, Peyton Richard, LMFT, shares a few practical ways to support your partner well:
• Don’t rush to fix it—start with “I’m so sorry. That really sucks.”
• Ask what they need instead of guessing
• Some days they’ll want support, other days they’ll want space
• Remember: you’re a supportive teammate, not the manager

If your relationship is navigating a hard season, you don’t have to do it alone. Sparrow Counseling is here to help.

Feeling Stuck on Repeat? Goal Setting for Couples 💙Many couples don’t realize they’ve drifted until they look up and thi...
03/07/2026

Feeling Stuck on Repeat? Goal Setting for Couples 💙

Many couples don’t realize they’ve drifted until they look up and think, “How did we get here?” Life moves fast—day-to-day responsibilities, schedules, and stress can take over.

These carousel images share a practical framework from David Teel, ALC to help couples move from survival mode to a shared sense of direction:

• Identify individual goals (each partner’s hopes and dreams)
• Write them down and share them
• Turn goals into steps + a realistic timeframe
• Then dream together and set shared goals for 1, 5, and 10 years

Goal setting helps couples see the bigger picture—not just what life is right now, but what it can become when you’re working as a team.

If you’d like support clarifying goals and building a plan, Sparrow Counseling in Birmingham, AL would love to help.
✨ Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

Most people go from day-to-day, week-to-week, year-after-year, and goals stay in the background. Couples often have drea...
03/05/2026

Most people go from day-to-day, week-to-week, year-after-year, and goals stay in the background. Couples often have dreams for their relationship, but without clarity and a plan, it’s easy to feel like you’re simply managing life instead of building something together.

In our latest blog, we share a practical approach to goal setting:
✅ individual goals + dreams
✅ shared goals as a couple/family
✅ steps and objectives to move forward
✅ timelines for the next year, 5 years, and 10 years

If you want to feel more aligned and intentional in your relationship, this is a great place to start.

📍 Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham, AL
Read here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/goal-setting-for-couples-turning-dreams-into-a-shared-plan
Schedule a free 15-minute consult today!

03/03/2026

Many couples go from day-to-day, event-to-event, and year-to-year without ever slowing down to clearly name what they want—or how they’re going to get there. You may have goals in the back of your mind, but if they stay unspoken, it’s easy to feel stuck.

In this video, David Teel, ALC, shares a helpful way to approach goal setting from two angles:

Individual goals — each person’s hopes and dreams

Shared goals — what you want to build together as a couple (1 year, 5 years, 10 years)

Then you write them down, talk through next steps, and set a realistic timeframe so “someday” becomes something you can actually move toward.

Goal setting helps couples see the bigger picture—not just what life is right now, but what it can become.

📍Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham, AL + telehealth across Alabama
✨ Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

When Your Teen’s “I Don’t Care” Means Stress 💙Many parents of older teens tell us the same thing:“My teen seems overwhel...
02/27/2026

When Your Teen’s “I Don’t Care” Means Stress 💙

Many parents of older teens tell us the same thing:
“My teen seems overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally distant… and they keep saying ‘I don’t care.’”

One of the most confusing parts of parenting teens is that stress doesn’t always show up the way we expect. Sometimes it looks like irritability, withdrawal, lack of motivation—or a teen who sounds like they’ve checked out.

But often, the reality is they do care… they’re just overwhelmed and don’t know how to communicate it.

These carousel images share a few helpful reminders:
• Stay curious and resist the urge to fix or correct in the moment
• Create a calm, pressure-free space for honest conversations
• Look for patterns under the behavior (school stress, social pressure, exhaustion)
• Remember: needing support doesn’t mean your teen is weak—and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed

You don’t have to carry this worry alone. Therapy can help teens learn stress and anxiety skills—and support parents too.

📍Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham, AL + telehealth across Alabama
✨ Start with a free 15-minute consultation: sparrowcounsel.com

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