The mission of HopeSprings is to make quality, professional Christian counseling services available to everyone- especially those who serve our God, our country or our community in any capacity.
At HopeSprings, we are passionate about serving others. While it is our goal to serve the community as a whole, we especially feel called to serve those who serve and their families. This includes military, first responders, ministers, civil service professionals, missionaries, and foster/adoptive parents.
History
We were blessed to be part of Dayspring Center for Christian Counseling’s (Albertville, AL) opening a satellite location in Owens Cross Roads (South Huntsville), in January of 2012. In May of 2015, we became HopeSprings Counseling. HopeSprings is a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry. It is overseen by a board of directors who ensure that the mission is being upheld.
Our Team
The staff at HopeSprings Counseling are first and foremost evangelical Christians, dedicated to serving both within and outside of their respective Church homes. Staff members view their work not as a job, but as a calling to minister to hurting people. Each counselor is licensed within their respective field to ensure that all services are provided by adequately trained professionals. By utilizing professional training grounded with Biblical principles, our staff is able to minister to the spiritual as well as the emotional and psychological needs of the hurting person.
Leah Lucas, LICSW
Leah received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She primarily treats families, couples, adults, and children (as part of a family unit). Leah has specialized training in the areas of foster care/adoption, parent/child interaction, marriage, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, forensic interviewing, and child abuse/neglect.
She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Leah has received training in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). She also utilizes the Enneagram personality tool as a Gospel-centered approach to self-growth and healing relationships.
Lindsay Taylor, LMFT
Lindsay has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University (formerly PSI) and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Alabama. She has worked in private practice, at a nonprofit community counseling center, and as a grief counselor with Hospice. Lindsay primarily works with couples, families, and individuals in areas of marriage/family crisis, premarital counseling, mood disorders, trauma/abuse, sexual issues/concerns and spiritual direction.
Lindsay is certified in PREPARE-ENRICH and SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), both of which are marital enrichment/premarital programs. She has training in spiritual direction and utilizes the Enneagram personality tool as a Gospel-centered approach to self-growth and healing relationships. Lindsay is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Lindsay has received training in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).
Jonathan Gilbert, M.S., ALC
Associate Licensed Therapist under the supervision of Byrom Goodwin, LPC.
Jonathan is a Master's level Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) with a wide variety of knowledge, expertise, and experience from working in clinical settings including; geriatric facilities, adult involuntary crisis management facilities, and private practice. His specialties include issues relating to sexual addiction such as internet pornography and online parasocial relationships, men's mental health issues, trauma, and substance abuse. He has been trained to treat generalized anxiety, depression, anger management, in adolescent and adult populations. As a Clinician, he prefers a warm and inviting counseling style. He believes that each client should be met where he or she is, and supported to where they are trying to go. His approach to psychotherapy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). He believes that each client will benefit from an eclectic therapeutic approach which is tailored to the intricacies of their life and psychological makeup.