ABOUT US



WELCOME

The HAVEN Integrative Therapy Center, LLC provides expert, confidential services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups in a safe, supportive environment. We offer therapy with skill, compassion, and integrity.

You might be initially hesitant to seek out support and help for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you. Our team is here to support those experiencing a variety of life challenges, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma exposure, first responders' recovery, marital and couple relationship problems, and other mental health concerns.

Who We Serve

  • Adult Individual Counseling

  • Couple and Family Counseling

  • Group Therapy

  • TeleHealth

  • Anxiety/Stress

  • Depression

  • Anger

  • Military Issues

  • Businesses/Corporations

Empowerment Is Our Goal For You

Have you been dealing with worries, anxiety or depression for some time now? Maybe your health has been affected by a diminished ability to manage your health and experience a quality of life related to some emotional symptoms. Perhaps you simply feel unsatisfied with where you life has taken in work, social or family circles.

Are you dealing with the stress of chronic illnesses and trauma, or simply trying to get your life back on track? If that's the case, we'd want to help you reclaim control of your life by aiding you in making positive decisions and setting objectives, improving self-awareness, and maximizing your abilities for optimal growth...optimally.

About Us

Dr. Carrie J. Nelson launched HAVEN Integrative Therapy Center, LLC in July of 2016. Since its inception, the practice has provided a variety of counseling services as well as student supervision.

The practice is near the Social Security Office and Interstate Highway I-85, Exit 6 in Montgomery, Alabama, the Capital. The Center is located in the state's middle region, making it conveniently accessible from all regions of the state.

The Center provides effective approaches to coping, healing, growing, and managing life issues via holistic health and wellness practices, as well as a professional, warm, and accepting environment. A method for dealing with life's difficulties. The Team is ready to help you in a private, courteous, and compassionate manner.

About the Owner

I have more than 40 years of civilian and military experience in a variety of contexts. My research is based on therapeutic models that promote biopsychosocial treatment techniques. I employ a combination of medical social work and professional counseling in my practice. My research focuses on the interplay between mind, body, and spiritual impacts on behavior and change.

Education


  • BS in Psychology, Michigan State University

  • MSW in Micro and Macro Practice, University of South Carolina

  • Ph.D. in Professional Counseling, Amridge University

Licensures and Certifications


  • Private Independent Practitioner (PIP) #0759-1646C

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) #1646C, State of Alabama

  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) #6801021591, State of Michigan

  • Apprentice Counselor Credential, Substance Abuse Council

  • Family Development Credential (FDC), State of Alabama

  • Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), NASW

  • Administrative and Management Certification for Directors and Program Directors, 1994

  • Healthcare Administration Certificate, Auburn University, 1993

  • Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), #SSPONLN 15-R53

  • DTTAC Lifestyle Coach Certification 5/23/2018

  • NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist #P3N6B3T8

  • Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) #000244