Therapy for women by women.
Therapy in Birmingham Alabama.
A woman's life brings no shortage of hard seasons.
Empower was built so that no matter which one you are in, you don't have to face it alone — and you don't have to find a new practice every time your life changes. We offer specialized therapy for women at every stage — from the teenage years through college, young adulthood, the complicated seasons of motherhood and beyond — with deep expertise in the challenges each stage brings. Whether you are navigating anxiety, perfectionism, an eating disorder, body image concerns, trauma, postpartum depression, or simply the weight of feeling like you are never quite enough — we understand it, and we know how to help.
One practice. One trusted place. Here for all of it.
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You are in the right place
Do you recognize yourself here?
Whatever brought you here — there is a therapist at Empower who understands it. See if any of these feel familiar.
Does your life look great on paper — but you aren't enjoying it the way you should?
You are not alone in it.
What changes when you work with Empower
What Becomes Possible
A practice built for women
A safe space to tell your whole story.
Every therapist at Empower is a woman. You get a steady, safe space to say exactly what you are carrying — what isn't working, what you are longing for, what you want your life to look and feel like. From there, we help you build it.Real, lasting change
You stop just surviving and start actually living.
You have tried pushing through, staying busy, and keeping it together. This is different. You will leave with tools you actually use — ones that make your relationships richer, your days more grounded, and your life more genuinely yours.Self-esteem that sticks
Not the kind that depends on everything going right.
Through values-based work, you rebuild a sense of self that isn't contingent on your performance, your productivity, or anyone else's approval. The kind that stays when life gets hard.Care that fits your life
In-person and online therapy that works around you — not the other way around.
Whether you come to us in person at our Birmingham office or meet with us online from anywhere in Alabama, we make it easy. Because the hardest part should be deciding to start — not figuring out the logistics.One practice for every season
You never have to start over.
From your teenage years through motherhood and every chapter in between — Empower grows with you. The therapist who understands where you are today will still be here for wherever you go next.Specialized therapy for every season
Let us meet you where you are.
Therapy for Teens
For the girl exhausted by the pressure to be everything — before life has really even begun.
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Therapy for College Students
For the student who looks successful on the outside and feels completely lost on the inside.
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Therapy for Young Adults
For the season that is harder than anyone told you it would be — and the questions no one prepared you for.
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Therapy for Adults
For the woman balancing every day pressures to past traumas.
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Getting Started
Here is how it works.
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You don't need the right words or a clear diagnosis. A free consultation is simply a conversation — a chance to tell us what has been hard and find the right fit.We find your person.
Every therapist at Empower is a woman with deep expertise in the challenges women face. We will match you with somoen who truly understand where you are.Reclaim your life.
Through evidence-based therapy built around your values and your life, you move from surviving the hard season to building something that actually feels like yours.Client testimonies
In Their Own Words
"Kathryn, your investment in my life is something I will carry forever. You changed my life in the best of ways."
Client of Kathryn Ely
"Payton is a great therapist with a calm, welcoming presence. She's realistic, easy to connect with, and always meets you where you are. She creates a safe, supportive space that makes therapy feel approachable and meaningful."
Client of Payton Wortman
"I have had a really positive experience with Hannah. She is professional, attentive, and highly knowledgeable. I'm incredibly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone that is both compassionate and insightful."
Client of Hannah Hattaway
"Marti is wonderful. She's so caring and understanding and really intently listens. I've worked with several therapists over the years who were missing these key qualities — finding Marti was like a breath of fresh air. Exactly what I was looking for."
Client of Marti B.
Common questions
You don't have to have it figured out to reach out.
Do I have to have a diagnosed mental health condition to see a therapist?
What is Acceptance Commitment Therapy and how is it different from regular talk therapy?
Acceptance Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based approach that goes beyond talking about your problems. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts or feelings, it helps you change your relationship with them — so they no longer control your choices. You learn to take meaningful action toward what matters most to you, even when things are hard.