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.

Fun Friday: Teen TranslationSometimes the words aren’t the whole message—especially when a teen feels overwhelmed, misun...
01/30/2026

Fun Friday: Teen Translation
Sometimes the words aren’t the whole message—especially when a teen feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to say what’s really going on.

“I’m fine.” = not ready to talk
“Whatever.” = I feel dismissed / I’m shutting down
“You wouldn’t get it.” = I feel alone

Try this instead of pushing for more words:
“Do you want advice, comfort, or space?”
It communicates care while giving your teen a little control—often the fastest route back to connection.

Sparrow Counseling (Birmingham/Homewood) supports teens, preteens, and parents. Message us or learn more through our website.

01/28/2026

Big emotions at school, whether it's defiance, meltdowns, or social withdrawal, often leave parents feeling helpless.

Sha Wortman, LPC at Sparrow Counseling, understands what you’re navigating. With over 20 years of experience in school settings, she speaks the language of educators and the emotional needs of children. Her approach helps families feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward together.

🎥 Watch the video: "When School Gets Hard: Emotional Support for Kids and Parents"
📍 Sparrow Counseling | Homewood, AL
📞 Visit www.sparrowcounsel.com
to book a free 15-minute consultation.

Is your child anxious, frustrated, or acting out? You’re not alone.These behaviors can often be signs of something deepe...
01/26/2026

Is your child anxious, frustrated, or acting out? You’re not alone.
These behaviors can often be signs of something deeper: anxiety, social overwhelm, and academic stress. And as a parent, it can feel like you're walking through it blind.

Sha Wortman, LPC at Sparrow Counseling, brings over 20 years of experience working in schools to help families understand what’s really going on, and what to do next. She supports preteens (9-12), teens, and their parents through therapy that focuses on emotional regulation, school transitions, and communication skills.

Swipe through this carousel to see how therapy can help.

📍 Located in Homewood, AL
📞 Visit www.sparrowcounsel.com to schedule a free 15-minute consultation

Fun Friday: a simple 60-second reset menu you can use when you feel tense, overwhelmed, or emotionally “on edge.”Pick ON...
01/23/2026

Fun Friday: a simple 60-second reset menu you can use when you feel tense, overwhelmed, or emotionally “on edge.”

Pick ONE and do it for 60 seconds:
• Unclench your jaw
• Drop your shoulders
• 6 slow breaths
• Sip water
• Name 3 things you see

These small regulation skills help your body shift out of stress mode—no special setup required.
If you’d like support building coping tools that fit your real life, Sparrow Counseling (Birmingham/Homewood) is here. Message us or learn more through our website.

Anxiety in kids and teens doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it looks like anger, defiance, irritability, shutdow...
01/21/2026

Anxiety in kids and teens doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it looks like anger, defiance, irritability, shutdown, or refusal, and it can be especially hard when school calls start coming in.

If you’re a parent wondering, “What do we do next?” our newest blog is for you.

We talk about:
-why anxiety often comes out as behavior
-how school, friendships, and pressure impact kids
-what therapy can look like for children, preteens, teens, and parents
-how emotional regulation and coping skills can change the whole dynamic at home

📍 Sparrow Counseling | Birmingham, AL
👉 Read here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/2026/1/20/when-anxiety-looks-like-defiance-supporting-your-child-preteen-or-teen-through-overwhelm

01/19/2026

Is your child anxious, frustrated, or acting out? You’re not alone.
Big feelings in kids and teens don’t always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes they look like defiance, shutdowns, school calls, or meltdowns that leave everyone in the family feeling overwhelmed.

Sha Wortman, LPC at Sparrow Counseling, knows what that’s like, both professionally and personally. With over 20 years of experience in the school system and a deep understanding of child development, Sha helps families navigate anxiety, frustration, and behavioral challenges with empathy and practical support.

In this short video, she shares why she’s passionate about helping kids and their parents feel more connected and confident, especially when things feel hard.

🎥 Watch now
📍 Located in Homewood, AL | Serving all of Alabama via telehealth
📞 Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation: www.sparrowcounsel.com

Fun Friday: a simple 3-minute couple check-in you can do at dinner, in the car, or before bed.High: A moment I appreciat...
01/16/2026

Fun Friday: a simple 3-minute couple check-in you can do at dinner, in the car, or before bed.

High: A moment I appreciated
Hard: A moment that felt hard
Need: I’d feel loved this weekend if…

Take turns—one sentence each. No fixing—just listening.
Small moments of connection add up.

If you’d like support strengthening communication and connection, Sparrow Counseling (Birmingham/Homewood) is here. Learn more through our website or send us a message.

Valentine’s plans still up in the air? 💞Skip the crowded dinner reservation and choose something that lasts longer than ...
01/14/2026

Valentine’s plans still up in the air? 💞
Skip the crowded dinner reservation and choose something that lasts longer than flowers.

Wild Grace: A Couple’s Encounter (Feb 13–15, 2026)
A supportive, structured weekend led by therapists Sara (Sparrow Counseling) + David (Trinity Counseling)—designed to help you reconnect and build skills for the conversations that matter.

✨ Now is the time to register—there are only a few spots left!
https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/couples-weekend

Back to school can feel overwhelming—for students and parents. New routines, heavier workloads, and rising stress can hi...
01/14/2026

Back to school can feel overwhelming—for students and parents. New routines, heavier workloads, and rising stress can hit fast (especially once the “Sunday Scaries” show up).

Our newest blog, Back to School Reset: Simple Habits to Support Your Semester, shares realistic tools to help students feel more grounded:

-identify what habits are helping (and what’s adding stress)
-plan the week before it starts
-break big assignments into smaller steps
-practice intentional time management
-schedule rest on purpose (because your brain works better when you do)

👉 Read the blog here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/2026/1/13/back-to-school-reset-simple-habits-to-support-your-semester

If your teen is dealing with anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD, or school-related stress, support is available. Sparrow Counseling in Birmingham, AL is here to help.

The new year can bring pressure to “fix everything.” But most couples don’t need a full overhaul; they need a meaningful...
01/12/2026

The new year can bring pressure to “fix everything.” But most couples don’t need a full overhaul; they need a meaningful moment to pause and reconnect.

Our latest blog written by David Teel, ALC, “A New Year Check-In for Couples: Reflect, Reset, Reconnect,” offers simple questions to help you:

-reflect on the past year (what worked + what didn’t)
-check in on each other emotionally, mentally, and physically
-reconnect around shared values
-name what’s getting in the way of closeness

If your relationship feels a little off, or you just want to be more intentional, this is a great place to start.

👉 Read the blog here: https://www.sparrowcounsel.com/blog/2026/1/12/a-new-year-check-in-for-couples-reflect-reset-reconnect

Back-to-school season can feel overwhelming: full calendars, rising expectations, and the pressure to “get it all right”...
01/06/2026

Back-to-school season can feel overwhelming: full calendars, rising expectations, and the pressure to “get it all right” from the start.

A reset doesn’t have to be dramatic. Sometimes it’s about pausing long enough to notice what’s helping, what’s adding stress, and making small, intentional shifts that support focus and emotional well-being.

In this post, we’re sharing simple habits that can help make the semester feel more manageable, from planning your week ahead to breaking tasks into smaller steps and scheduling rest on purpose.

Progress doesn’t require perfection. Be gentle with yourself as you settle back into routine. 💛

If school stress feels overwhelming, Sparrow Counseling is here to help. Reach out to us today to learn how therapy can support you (or your student) this semester.

01/06/2026

Blooper reel: proof we’re real humans 😂🎬

Between the awkward pauses, lost lines, “you moved the thing,” and the strong suggestion that someone should sing it… this is what it looked like making our Wild Grace video.

Wild Grace is a couples weekend retreat for partners who genuinely love each other, but feel disconnected because life gets busy and hard conversations get pushed aside. It’s therapist-led, structured, and supportive, not traditional couples therapy, and no forced sharing or performing.

If this vibe feels like your kind of weekend (laughter included), come join us. 💛
Valentine’s Weekend | Feb 13–15, 2026 | Limited to 10 couples

DM “WILD GRACE” for details + registration.

Address

1736 Oxmoor Road, Ste 208
Homewood, AL
35209

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+1 205-538-3978

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