At Go and Grow Counseling, not only do we provide affordable therapy to the diverse communities of the Birmingham area, we address community needs through projects that see our clients as whole persons in society. Our goal is to empower everyday people to tell their story, understand themselves, and make a difference in their lives and their communities.
A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, and ability to relate to others and daily functioning.
More than 43 million Americans struggle with mental illness.
1 in 5 young people (age 13-18) have or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime.
Youth depression rates have risen from 5.9% to 8.2% since 2012. Depression symptoms can impact academic performance and interfere with personal relationships.
Most Americans lack access to adequate mental health treatment.
56% of adults in the US with mental illness did not receive care in the last year.
Mental illnesses can affect people of any age, race, religion, or income.
MENTAL HEALTH FACTS
Larry McSwain, ALC
I've always had the desire to see people succeed. Growing up, I always wanted to help people. As a proud graduate of University of Alabama Birmingham, I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Taking it a step further, I earned my Masters in Special Education.
Psychology and working with those with special needs behaviors helped me gain an understanding of those behaviors and meeting their needs. After earning my Masters in Counseling from Liberty University, I knew I wanted to build Go and Grow Counseling. I believe that no matter what happens to people, through counseling, we can all grow from whatever situation we encounter.
In life, it's a must that we learn from our past experiences so that we can GO and GROW!
OUR SERVICES
Individual Counseling
We’ll connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain perspective and find opportunities for change or growth.
Group Counseling
A group counseling format provides a challenging and supportive environment in which members can explore and discuss their concerns with peers and professionals. It offers more than an individual perspective on issues and challenges its members to see things from multiple vantage points.
Family Counseling
Aims to address the psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues that cause family problems. This type of therapy is used to help everyone involved to deal with a difficult period, a major transition, or the mental health challenges of a family member.
Grief Counseling
Grief following the death of someone close is one of the most painful and stressful life events. It is experienced in many ways — emotionally, physically, spiritually — and everyone grieves differently.Grief counseling offers support at this challenging time. It is a form of therapy that helps the bereaved to explore and process distressing and confusing feelings.
Anger Management
Whether you struggle with anger management yourself or have a loved one that needs help, anger management counseling can be an effective solution. Anger management counseling approaches the repercussions of anger through cognitive and behavioral therapy. The process includes calming down and dealing with the emotion in a productive way.
Divorce/Separation Counseling
Feeling uncertain about the future of your relationship or marriage can cause incredible pain, guilt, fear, and confusion. Whether you are unclear if you should stay or go or you are told by a spouse that he or she might be leaving, Go and Grow Counseling can help through our professional support counseling. Without professional divorce counseling, couples counseling, or relationship counseling, your thoughts might continue to go in circles with no resolution in sight.
HOURS:
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 7:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 7:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:00PM
SUNDAY CLOSED