Freedom Professional Counseling, LLC
Kerstin Brueck, M.A., LPC, NCC & Associates
Kerstin Brueck
M.A., LPC, NCC
Kerstin Brueck is the Owner and Founder of Freedom Professional Counseling. After earning her Undergraduate degree in Psychology and Theology from The Franciscan University of Steubenville, she pursued two years as a Missionary Youth Minister in New Zealand, followed by Graduate School. She earned her Masters degree in Counseling with a Concentration in Christian Counseling from Franciscan University in 2012.
Upon graduation, Kerstin worked in a Private Practice in the D.C. area. She also holds work experience in Psychiatric as well as Inpatient settings. This furthered her desire to open her own Practice one day, and Freedom Professional Counseling was thus established in 2015. Kerstin worked with Magnolia Creek, an Inpatient Facility in the Birmingham area, while launching her Practice.
She enjoys an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy and to life. Kerstin believes in freedom and healing for her clients, and integrates Spirituality into the therapeutic process if desired by the client. Kerstin enjoys working with all age ranges and a vast array of therapeutic topics, and utilizes various treatment modalities depending on the clients therapeutic needs.
Valerie Lawhon, M.A., ALC, NCC
Valerie earned her B.S in Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and worked at UAB School of Medicine for four years, where she discovered a passion for mental health. She went on to complete her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and later worked with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, and grief at UAB Palliative and Comfort Care Unit and UAB Geriatric clinic.
Valerie enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, ranging from teens to adults. She enjoys working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and relational conflict. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach and incorporates faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process, based on client preferences. Valerie is also certified in Trauma-focused CBT and utilizes the ENRICH program for premarital counseling.
Valerie believes that the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. She provides a comfortable and open setting, where clients have space to express themselves and heal through therapy. Her goal is to help clients develop tools, goals, and skills to further positive changes in their lives.
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