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We meet you right where you are and show you the way to a much more satisfying and fulfilling life.
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You are tired of feeling overwhelmed…
But you are stuck and not sure what to do. You aren’t enjoying life the way that you want to.
You need a change…
But you aren’t sure where to start. Nothing you have tried has worked. You might even be wondering if anything or anyone can help at this point.
Find hope here.
If you are overwhelmed by life, stuck, battling procrastination, struggling with low self-esteem, not happy in your relationships, we can help.
At Empower Counseling we specialize in helping you overcome these obstacles (and more!) and achieve a more satisfying and fulfilling life, through Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). We join you where you are right now-whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, going through a difficult transition in life in life or simply not moving forward in life like you want to.
Talk is not enough.
At Empower we do not think it is enough to simply guide you to a place where you are no longer suffering. We aim higher. We use a scientifically proven method of therapy – Acceptance Commitment Therapy – to take you all the way to thriving.
Thriving is a place where you can expect:
- Higher self-esteem and self-confidence
- You are proud of who you are
- You are focused on what you want in life, instead of what you are afraid of
- You have courage to take action
- You are at peace, content, and fulfilled with your life
It is our mission to guide you down the path toward your best life, and to provide you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools necessary to get there.
Here is how you get to this better place.
We have made it simple for you to begin healing and start down the path to your best life, igniting your courage, and inspiring action.
1. Discover Hope
In your very first session at Empower Counseling we will take you through an assessment of what your life looks like right now and uncover what you would like to change. If you are not sure what you want to change or what your life could look like, that’s OK. You don’t have to know yet. We will guide you toward knowing.
2. Strategies and Tools
Our ultimate goal is to help you not only visualize the life you desire but also take tangible steps toward achieving it. Through our ACT-based counseling approach, you will gain the tools and strategies necessary to create lasting change in your life. You will develop a clear vision of your goals and learn how to overcome obstacles, manage stress, and navigate relationships effectively.
3. Courage to Take Action
Through focus on your values, decision making will become easier. We will help you ignite your courage so that you may take action instead of letting your fear stop you. Through action toward your values, your self-esteem and self-confidence will increase. Our goal is to take you from helpless, hopeless, or stuck to empowered, courageous, and effective.
We will meet you exactly where you are and show you the way to a place that is better than you once thought possible.
ACT now!
Whether through counseling or coaching, we have the framework to show you the way to thriving and excelling beyond what you thought possible. Our team of knowledgeable and compassionate counselors will take you down this path at your own pace.
The first step is to reach out for a free consultation, so that you may begin on the path to self-confidence, courage, and a fulfilling life.
To request a 10-minute consultation, an appointment with one of our counselors, or to ask a question, please complete the secure and confidential form below.
Kathryn Ely
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Advanced trained in ACT
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck, you may think that no one else understands how you feel.
We do.
I’m Kathryn Ely, founder of Empower Counseling. I struggled with anxiety and perfectionism for most of my life. I found Acceptance Commitment Therapy while obtaining my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. Acceptance Commitment Therapy was like no other therapy we learned about in school. It saved me from a life of being in my head, afraid to take action, and unable to focus on all of the wonderful parts of my life. The transformation I experienced was so amazing that it became my mission and my purpose to bring this effective form of therapy to you so that you may experience freedom from what has been holding you back, and a clear vision of how wonderful life can be.
Kathryn Ely
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Advanced trained in ACT
What Our Clients Are Saying
Kathryn, your investment in my life is something I will carry forever.
I wanted to thank you for how you assisted our daughter last spring. We all, but she especially, respected your experience, intellect and advice. She is still using many of the practices you set into motion and is absolutely thriving in college. She just spent a week at home for Thanksgiving and I’ve never known her to be any happier or healthier than she seems today. It’s just incredible. She loves her school and has settled in there very quickly. I’m amazed by the opportunities she’s opening for herself that seem truly authentic to what she wants for her future and her keen eye for being ‘out of balance’.
Please know that you impacted her deeply and helped her stabilize at a very pivotal time.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart – you did what a parent can’t do.
You changed my life! In the best of ways!
About Empower
Empower Counseling offers in-person and online counseling in Birmingham and through the state of Alabama.
Our office is conveniently located in Office Park between HWY 280 and Mountain Brook Village (with plenty of free parking).
We serve teens, college students, young adults, and professionals in the state of Alabama through online counseling.
Contact Empower
To request a 10 minute consultation, an appointment with one of our counselors, or to ask a question, please complete the secure and confidential form below.