Fortify Christian Counseling

Fortify Christian Counseling Fortify Christian Counseling provides counseling services in the Birmingham area. Contact us today! Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

At Fortify Christian Counseling, LLC no person is looked at as the problem, instead the problems presented during counseling are viewed as external to the individual, and as problematic symptoms of what is taking place within the larger system. With this in mind, the unique focus on the inner self during counseling incorporates a biblical worldview of wholeness, empirically supported clinical tools and evidence based interventions. Counseling is much more than simply sitting on a sofa and talking - it is an all-encompassing battle for the heart, the mind and the soul of each individual. We specialize in helping adults, teens, couples, and families with mental health and relationship issues.

01/12/2026

Healthy Living A fresh start requires more than willpower – it begins with a fortified plan. January invites hope. New calendars, new goals, and the quiet promise that this year might finally be different. Yet many people step into the new year carrying the same exhaustion, emotional weight, and u...

From us to you, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
12/25/2025

From us to you, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Congratulations to our very own, Tara Vines, who was recently certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor ...
12/05/2025

Congratulations to our very own, Tara Vines, who was recently certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)! Tara will be supervising two of our counselors, Brandon Mallette and Matt Kirkpatrick, who will both become Associate Licensed Counselors (ALCs) working towards full licensure in January! 🎉

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving from our Fortify family to yours!
11/27/2025

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving from our Fortify family to yours!

Talking about gratitude with some of our adolescent clients this week in preparation for Thanksgiving 🙏Practicing gratit...
11/26/2025

Talking about gratitude with some of our adolescent clients this week in preparation for Thanksgiving 🙏

Practicing gratitude offers many benefits, including:

🔸Reduces stress and anxiety
🔸Builds emotional resilience
🔸Improves relationships
🔸Boosts self-esteem

Take some time tomorrow to practice gratitude with your family and loved ones 🤎

A reminder that the holidays are hard for many people, and we are here to support you in this season - call or visit our...
11/18/2025

A reminder that the holidays are hard for many people, and we are here to support you in this season - call or visit our website today to set up an appointment with one of our counselors.

11/10/2025

🌿 Now Hiring Female, Christian LPC! 🌿

Hi friends! We are seeking a Christian woman who is a fully licensed professional counselor (LPC) and has a solid theological foundation — someone who desires to integrate faith and clinical excellence in her work.

If you or someone you know has a heart for helping others through Christ-centered counseling and would like to serve clients in a faith-based private practice, I’d love to connect and share more details. (BCBS approved.)

Please message me directly or tag someone who might be a good fit. 💬

Let’s keep building spaces where faith and therapy walk hand in hand. 💛

— Dr. Jerra Dooley
Fortify Christian Counseling
jerra@fortifychristiancounseling.com

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Fortify provides Christ-centered, clinically informed counseling across a variety of ages and life stages, from childhoo...
11/03/2025

Fortify provides Christ-centered, clinically informed counseling across a variety of ages and life stages, from childhood through adulthood. Our counselors would be honored to take part in you or your family’s journey to better mental and spiritual health.

Several of our counselors are accepting new clients both in-person and virtually, so call or email today to set up your first appointment! We accept private pay and BCBS.

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10/28/2025

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Healthy Living If you’re like many people, you’ve learned to smile through the stress, show up for everyone else, and keep life running smoothly — even when your heart feels heavy. You tell yourself, I just need to push through a little longer, but deep down, you know something has to change. ...

10/14/2025

📚 Fortify Recommends - Elizabeth Coleman

This week’s book recommendation comes from Elizabeth!

“Boundaries” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Stay tuned for more recommendations, and let us know if you’ve read any of our picks!

🌿 Therapy Tip - Practice Grounding Through ScriptureWhen you’re feeling overwhelmed, try this simple grounding exercise:...
10/03/2025

🌿 Therapy Tip - Practice Grounding Through Scripture

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, try this simple grounding exercise:

5-4-3-2-1 + 1
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can touch
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
- +1 Bible verse to meditate on

A great example verse to use would be:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3

Next time anxiety creeps in, use grounding combined with scripture meditation as a way to settle your heart and mind.

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4958 Valleydale Road (Suite 251)
Hoover, AL
35242

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