Calvert + Associates

Calvert + Associates A Licensed Professional Counseling Practice in Birmingham, Alabama. Accepting new clients! Call (205) 918-6161.

Providing evidence-based care for ADHD, trauma, couples/families, sexual addiction, grief, children/teens and more.

Shame is not who you are. It is something that happens to us, and it can quietly shape how we see ourselves, our relatio...
01/29/2026

Shame is not who you are. It is something that happens to us, and it can quietly shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our worth. Martha Sweezy’s Six Acts of the Shame Cycle helps us understand how shame forms, how it keeps repeating, and how the way out is not fixing ourselves, but meeting every part of us with compassion. Healing begins when we can say, “A bad thing happened to me, and I am still good.”

If you find yourself stuck in cycles of self criticism, overwhelm, or disconnection, you do not have to navigate that alone. At Calvert & Associates Counseling, we have therapists who offer Internal Family Systems therapy and other trauma informed approaches to support you in building compassion for all parts of yourself.

Calvert & Associates Counseling
Phone 205-918-6161
Address 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
Email mandy@calvertandassociates.com

Sometimes the most regulating thing you can do is pause.Slow breathing, gentle awareness, and moments of stillness send ...
01/24/2026

Sometimes the most regulating thing you can do is pause.

Slow breathing, gentle awareness, and moments of stillness send powerful signals of safety to the nervous system. You do not need to rush your healing or push through everything.

It is okay to slow down.

Calvert & Associates Counseling
📞 205-918-6161
📍 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
📧 mandy@calvertandassociates.com

Anxiety is not “just in your head.”It is a whole brain and body response.Neuroscience shows that during anxiety, the bra...
01/23/2026

Anxiety is not “just in your head.”
It is a whole brain and body response.

Neuroscience shows that during anxiety, the brain’s threat system becomes highly active, stress hormones are released, and the areas responsible for reasoning and emotional regulation become less accessible. This is why anxiety can feel sudden, overwhelming, physical, and difficult to control.

These reactions are not weakness. They are signs of a nervous system doing its job to protect you based on past experiences and perceived threat.

At Calvert & Associates, our work is grounded in trauma informed and neurobiologically informed care. Therapy is not about forcing calm. It is about helping the nervous system experience safety, regulation, and choice again.

Support is available.

Calvert & Associates Counseling
📞 205-918-6161
📍 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
📧 mandy@calvertandassociates.com

Your nervous system is designed to protect you. When stress or trauma is ongoing, the body can remain organized around s...
01/21/2026

Your nervous system is designed to protect you. When stress or trauma is ongoing, the body can remain organized around survival rather than safety.

Research in psychophysiology and trauma shows that chronic activation of survival systems affects sleep, emotions, attention, relationships, and physical health. What many people label as anxiety, burnout, or emotional numbness are often signs of a nervous system that has adapted to threat.

At Calvert & Associates, our work is grounded in trauma informed and neurobiologically informed approaches. Therapy is not about forcing calm. It is about helping the nervous system gradually experience safety, regulation, and connection again.

If this resonated, support is available.

📞 205-918-6161
📍 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
📧 [mandy@calvertandassociates.com](mailto:mandy@calvertandassociates.com)

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Michael Hoye, MS, ALC, APTT ✨Michael brings a calm, thoughtful, and supportive presence to his wo...
01/19/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Michael Hoye, MS, ALC, APTT ✨

Michael brings a calm, thoughtful, and supportive presence to his work with teens and adults. He is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, navigate emotional challenges, and build healthier patterns that support confidence, clarity, and growth.

Michael works with individuals facing relationship concerns, betrayal trauma, anxiety, ADHD related challenges, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and men’s mental health concerns. His approach is person centered, trauma informed, and grounded in helping clients feel supported, capable, and empowered.

📍 Now accepting new clients at Calvert + Associates
📞 205-918-6161
🌐 www.calvertandassociates.com

If you’ve been looking for a supportive space to start therapy, we would love to help you take that next step.

We asked some of our therapists who work closely with children and teens one important question:“What is one piece of ad...
01/17/2026

We asked some of our therapists who work closely with children and teens one important question:
“What is one piece of advice you would give parents?”

Their answers remind us that children do not need perfection. They need presence, empathy, and connection. Small moments of listening, showing up, and believing your child can make a powerful difference.

If your child or teen is struggling with emotions, behavior, anxiety, or life changes, our team is here to support you.

Calvert & Associates Counseling
Phone 205 918 6161
402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
Email mandy@calvertandassociates.com

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Taylor Wood ✨We are excited to highlight Taylor Wood, M.Ed., ALC. Taylor brings a grounded, compa...
01/10/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Taylor Wood ✨

We are excited to highlight Taylor Wood, M.Ed., ALC. Taylor brings a grounded, compassionate, and collaborative presence to her work with teens, individuals, and families. She is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build self trust, and move toward greater clarity and emotional well being.

Taylor works with clients navigating trauma, low self esteem, identity concerns, complex family and relational dynamics, substance use and recovery, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, attachment, and relationship patterns. Her therapeutic approach includes person centered therapy, attachment focused work, trauma informed care, Brainspotting Phase I, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Taylor is currently accepting new clients and has Saturday availability.

📞 205-918-6161
📍 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
📧 mandy@calvertandassociates.com

If you or someone you love is looking for support, we would be honored to walk alongside you.

Group therapy offers a unique kind of support. In a therapist led group, you are not only supported by a trained profess...
01/09/2026

Group therapy offers a unique kind of support. In a therapist led group, you are not only supported by a trained professional, but also surrounded by others who truly understand what you are navigating. Many people find that groups reduce isolation, rebuild confidence, and create space for meaningful growth and connection.

At Calvert & Associates, our therapy groups are intentionally structured to provide safety, support, and practical tools in a confidential and compassionate environment.

Our upcoming therapy groups are facilitated by Kathryn Morris, LMSW, APTT, who brings warmth, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to helping individuals feel supported and empowered in their healing process.

We are currently accepting inquiries for upcoming therapy groups, including our Emotional Abuse Healing Therapeutic Group and our Women’s Divorce and Betrayal Therapeutic Group.

Calvert & Associates Counseling
Phone 205-918-6161
Address 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
Email mandy@calvertandassociates.com

Emotional regulation is often misunderstood.It is not about staying calm all the time or suppressing emotions.It is abou...
01/08/2026

Emotional regulation is often misunderstood.
It is not about staying calm all the time or suppressing emotions.
It is about noticing what is happening inside of you and responding with intention instead of impulse.

Learning this skill takes time and compassion.
If this resonated with you, save it for later or share it with someone who needs the reminder.

📞 Phone: 205 918 6161
📍 Address: 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
✉️ Email: mandy@calvertandassociates.com

As the year comes to a close, it can be easy to focus on what has not happened yet or where you wish you were by now. Th...
12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, it can be easy to focus on what has not happened yet or where you wish you were by now. This is a reminder to pause and notice how far you have already come.

Growth is not always loud or visible. Sometimes it looks like continuing through hard days, learning more about yourself, or choosing to keep going when things felt uncertain.

You can honor your progress and still hold space for your hopes. Both are allowed to exist at the same time.

Where you are right now is enough.

We are accepting new clients!
Calvert & Associates Counseling
Phone 205 918 6161
Address 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223 mandy@calvertandassociates.com

As we move toward a new year, reflection can be more grounding than resolution.These questions are an invitation to paus...
12/30/2025

As we move toward a new year, reflection can be more grounding than resolution.

These questions are an invitation to pause, notice, and gently reflect on what this year held for you. You might choose to sit with one question at a time or use them as journaling prompts to explore your thoughts more deeply. There is no right way to do this. Simply notice what comes up.

Journaling can be a quiet way to honor growth that happened behind the scenes, process what feels unfinished, and make space for what you hope to carry forward.

If reflection brings up emotions or a desire for support, we are here to walk alongside you.

Calvert & Associates Counseling
Phone 205 918 6161
Address 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
Email mandy@calvertandassociates.com

Emotional abuse is not always loud or obvious. It often unfolds quietly through confusion, self doubt, and feeling like ...
12/30/2025

Emotional abuse is not always loud or obvious. It often unfolds quietly through confusion, self doubt, and feeling like you are constantly walking on eggshells. Over time, these patterns can deeply affect your sense of self, safety, and trust.

Healing begins with understanding. You are not imagining it. You are not too sensitive. And you do not have to navigate this alone.

If you are ready to explore your experiences in a supportive and validating space, we invite you to join our Emotional Abuse Healing Therapeutic Group. Together, we focus on rebuilding identity, strengthening boundaries, and reconnecting with your inner sense of clarity and worth.

If this resonates, reach out to learn more or express interest.

Calvert & Associates Counseling
Phone 205 918 6161
Address 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35223
Email mandy@calvertandassociates.com

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402 Office Park Drive Suite 290
Mountain Brook, AL
35223

Opening Hours

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

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+12059186161

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