Really Living Today, LLC

Clinical Focus: Adults

Fee: $175

Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield and Ambetter

Location: Downtown Mobile and Video Sessions

Contact: (251) 341-7673 (Call or Text)

E-mail: info@reallylivingtoday.org (Joanna’s assistant)

Joanna is the heart and founder of Really Living Today. People feel comfortable and welcomed in her office. She loves working with those who feel broken and hurt by life. Her goal is to build up her clients so that they are stronger. She has training in EMDR, leadership, couple’s, trauma, relationship conflict, and various other areas. Her first goal is building rapport with her clients so that they feel seen and heard. You can often hear her laughter resonate through the walls.

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Fee: $100/Session

Insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, and Ulliance

Area of Focus: Adults and Couples

Availability: In-person or Video

Monday- Wednesday

(251) 348-0069 (Call or Text)

Carrie Kennedy is an Associate Licensed Counselor in Alabama and is in the final stages of earning her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University, under the supervision of Joanna Snow, MA, LPC-S. She graduated from Troy University in Montgomery with an M.S. in Community Counseling. Carrie has approximately ten years of experience working with students in college and high school settings.

Her goal in counseling is to create a safe space where all clients who walk into the office can feel comfortable simply being themselves. It is essential to Carrie that the clients feel valued, heard, and respected. In addition, she believes in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.

Carrie has compassion for people going through life’s challenges and feels privileged to work with those seeking support. She recognizes the importance of building relationships with clients to help them establish realistic and attainable goals. She is committed to helping clients learn to make changes and providing them with the tools and techniques to reach their full potential. If you’re interested, please schedule an appointment with Carrie and begin your healing journey!

Carrie is currently completing her training in EMDR.

Fee: $175/Session

Insurance: BCBS, Ambetter, United, Cigna and Aetna

Availability: Monday-Wednesday

(251) 341-7673 (Call or Text)

Meredith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in private practice, she is passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life's challenges to unlock their true potential. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and is Licensed in the state of Alabama as a Professional Counselor. Throughout her career, she has cultivated an integrative, eclectic approach to therapy, blending existentialism, humanism, and evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
She believes in the power of human connection and is committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where open communication, authenticity, and compassion can thrive. She works collaboratively with clients to bridge the gap between their current self and their ideal self, empowering them to achieve their goals and navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity.
Her areas of expertise include working with individuals and families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. She has extensive experience supporting clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, chronic and terminal illness, ADHD, as well as those navigating LGBTQ issues, adoption, foster care, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregiving.
She firmly believes that each person is the expert of their own life, and her role as a counselor is to guide and support clients with empathy, respect, and personalized strategies that are tailored to their unique needs and experiences. Whether you’re facing big challenges or working through smaller obstacles, her goal is to help you overcome what stands in your way, so you can live a life that feels more fulfilling and true to who you are.

Fee: $150/session

Area of Focus: Children and Teens with special needs and Adults

Availability: Video or In Person, Mon-Fri

Video only on Saturdays

(251) 348-0069 (Call or Text)

Benjamin is an Associate Licensed Counselor in Alabama and has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. In addition he brings over 20 years of experience as a Special Education teacher, working with diverse grade levels and educational settings. He holds a Master of Arts in Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Music from California State University, San Bernardino.

With a deep passion for empowering individuals, Benjamin is dedicated to helping people navigate challenges and build fulfilling, successful lives. While his background gives him unique insight into the needs of people who think and learn differently, he also works with teens and adults from all walks of life, providing support for various personal and emotional struggles.

Benjamin is under the supervision of Sarah Parker LPC-S

Fee: $150/Session

Insurance: BCBS and Cigna

Area of Focus: Teens, Adults and Couples

Availability: In-person or Video

(251) 348-0069 (Call or Text)

Jayla is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a concentration in biblical counseling at Regent University.

Known for her welcoming spirit, sense of humor, and compassionate approach, Jayla creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can confidently explore their emotions and challenges. Her therapeutic style is integrative, flexible, and creative—tailored to each person’s unique needs to enhance emotional, mental, and overall well-being.

Jayla works with individuals from all backgrounds, respecting each client’s unique beliefs and preferences. While she is trained in biblical counseling, she tailors her approach to meet the needs of each person, integrating faith into sessions only if requested by the client.

Jayla’s professional interests include spirituality, self-confidence building, anxiety, and navigating life transitions.

Fee: $100/Session

Area of Focus: Children, Teens with anxiety, coping skills, and behavioral issues. Also, Adults, Couples, and Military Families.

Availability: In-Person or video

(251) 348-0069 (Call or Text)

Nikeisha has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is a licensed associate counselor in Alabama. With a strong background in working with children, including those on the autism spectrum, she brings a unique understanding of the challenges individuals and families face. Nikeisha holds an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor's in Human Services, equipping her with a solid foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of counseling.

Passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate their personal challenges, Nikeisha is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for growth and healing. She works with a wide range of clients, with a focus on children and families. Nikeisha is under the supervision of Joanna Snow, MA, LPC-S.