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Balanced Approach Counseling: Revive Your Relationship

As a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I have dedicated hundreds of hours to helping couples successfully break negative cycles. If you're seeking support, feel free to call me.

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For inquiries, please contact us at 205-206-9767.

Balanced Approach Counseling: Revive Your Relationship

As a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I have dedicated hundreds of hours to helping couples successfully break negative cycles. If you're seeking support, feel free to call me.

Get Started

For inquiries, please contact us at 205-206-9767.

About My Practice

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Why call it Balanced Approach, LLC?

Successful therapeutic relationships thrive on flexibility rather than a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach. While various therapy methodologies may claim to be the definitive solution, nearly all can prove valuable when tailored to specific situations. I believe in customizing therapy to fit your unique circumstances and adapting as we progress toward your goals. My approach is balanced—I draw from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic techniques, ensuring we find what resonates best with each client or couple.

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Couples Therapy

Conflict is a natural part of relationships, and how you manage it significantly impacts your connection. Busy schedules or a desire to avoid conflict can lead couples to drift apart, feeling more like roommates than partners. I specialize in rekindling those connections and restoring friendship by teaching effective conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, and enhancing intimacy in your relationship.

Learn more about Couples Therapy

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Individual Therapy

Sometimes, you just need a compassionate listener—an experienced professional with extensive clinical expertise—to guide you through the challenges that are blocking your path to a fulfilling life.

Learn more about Individual Therapy

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My Mission

My mission is to provide compassionate therapy where genuine connections are quickly forged. I am dedicated to understanding and supporting each client's unique journey with empathy and expertise, creating a safe space for healing, growth, and lasting positive change. I aim to ensure my office feels warm and inviting, so everyone can feel comfortable and welcome.

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About Lynne

With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and an additional 15 years providing community-based social services, I bring a wealth of professional knowledge and expertise to my practice. On a personal note, I am also a wife, mother, and grandmother, which provides me with valuable practical experience and empathy. Throughout my career, I have trained in numerous treatment modalities, allowing me to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs. My therapy style is eclectic, strengths-based, and insight-oriented, all within an affirming, non-judgmental environment seasoned with warmth and humor. While I am experienced in addressing a wide range of mental health issues, I have a particular interest in Life Transitions and Couples/Relationship Issues.

Current Licensure & Certifications:

- LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)

- PIP (an Alabama certification for Private Independent Practice)

- Certified Gottman Therapist

- Art & Science of Love (ASL) Leader

- Bringing Baby Home Educator & Emotion Coach

- Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Lynne Clifton, LICSW, PIP, CGT Balanced Approach, LLC

Balanced Approach Counseling: Revive Your Relationship

Balanced Approach Counseling: Revive Your Relationship