Counseling
Counseling
A counseling program that offers individual and family counseling on a sliding fee scale.
Who it helps
Youth ages 12 to 17 and their families who are seeking support for emotional, behavioral, or relational issues.
How it helps
Offers counseling for a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, conflict management, and identity issues. Sessions are available at the Family Connection Counseling Clinic in Alabaster, as well as virtually. In certain circumstances services may also be provided at school or in the community.
Therapeutic Outreach Prevention (TOP)
Community and school-based counseling and crisis management services focused on preventing emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties.
Who it helps
Primarily middle school students, although services are available for elementary and high school students as well.
How it helps
Provides individual counseling to students dealing with issues like bullying, anxiety, depression, and family conflict. The program aims to improve school attendance and emotional well-being through in-person or virtual counseling. Also provides other community-based services, including the Discover U Summer Camp.
Meet our Counselors
Wendy Mcnish, LPC
Director of Counseling Services
Wendy holds a Masters in Education degree from the University of Montevallo and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She spent fifteen years with Shelby County Schools, ten years with Alabaster City Schools specializing in at-risk programs, and five years in private counseling services in Shelby County. She joined Family Connection in December of 2024 to lead the organization’s expansion of counseling services to more youth and families throughout Central Alabama.
Hailey McGhee, MSW
Counselor
Hailey holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. Her areas of clinical interest include anxiety, ADHD, OCD, anger management, and self-esteem. Hailey has experience providing crisis intervention in several different settings and therapy to individuals with a wide variety of presenting issues. She also utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to explore how a person’s thoughts impact behavior, as well as principles of art therapy to heal through expression and creativity.
Sliding Fee Scale
(rate per session)
Have questions about our programs and services? Contact us for more information.
If you know a young person in crisis, call us immediately at (205) 663-2273—we’re here to help.
