Debby Shunnarah
MA, ALC, NCC under the supervision of Marcy McClain LPC-S
As an associate licensed and nationally certified counselor, I am passionate about meeting you where you are in your journey of becoming the best version of yourself. Services are offered for individuals, couples and families in person in Mountain Brook or via tele-health throughout the state.
What it’s like to work with me.
Even though a professional perspective can be beneficial, for some it can feel intimidating to seek out counseling. But finding that therapist with whom you can talk freely can help to eliminate this fear as you come to feel understood and accepted.
I deeply value the therapeutic relationships I have with my clients and many have commented they appreciate my warmth, genuineness and sense of humor.
You can count on me to provide you with an encouraging, nonjudgemental, and confidential space so that you may share your story more easily.
Education and training.
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Certificate in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
Prepare/Enrich Certified
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
College Career Center Advisor
Infertility Support Group Facilitator
Approach to therapy.
Evidence based, strength focused, empathetic, and collaborative - always with the goal of empowering you to make positive changes and take control of your life. Looking at the whole person, we will consider the biological, psychological and social factors that can affect your mental health.
Combining person-centered therapy with cognitive behaviorial therapy (CBT), the gold standard of counseling, and/or with evidence based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), will help you gain more insight into what you are thinking, feeling and doing. Also, as a Christian, I can incorporate this worldview into sessions if you find comfort in your faith.
Whether for an individual, couple, or family, my focus will always be on your needs as we collaborate to tailor your goals. I am honored to work together with my clients to navigate life's challenges, foster personal growth, and create brighter futures. And I would be honored to work with you.
A bit more about me.
When I’m not meeting with clients, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and sons, entertaining friends, being outdoors, travelling and playing board games.