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Jerrel Ivey, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jerrel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jerrel. View 41 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alabama

Recent reviews

Very professional. Very personable. Great to talk to. Lots of knowledge. Easy to talk to

Reviewed August 2023

Truly a thought provoking and beneficial therapist!

Reviewed June 2023

More about Jerrel

  • 42 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Hello! You have already taken a courageous step in addressing your concerns. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 38 years of experience. I strive to meet clients respectfully without judgement where they are in the moment and allow clients the opportunity to choose their path. I have been working with clients electronically for some time and am adaptable to your communication preferences.

Depending on your circumstances and specific needs, I utilize a number of therapeutic tools including: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I have special interest in working with people dealing with life transitions, health issue and chronic pain management, PTSD and other trauma-related difficulty, depression, anxiety, and substance use problems.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jerrel Ivey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215925706.

  • LPC · Alabama · 1147 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Jerrel Ivey

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

41 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Understanding Easy Listens Calm Empathetic Guidance Helpful

Very professional. Very personable. Great to talk to. Lots of knowledge. Easy to talk to

Reviewed August 2023

Truly a thought provoking and beneficial therapist!

Reviewed June 2023

Jerrel is a patient and caring therapist. He has lots of experience and can help with many different issues. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed May 2023

So far, so good! I’ve only had one session so far, but the session that I did have made me feel validated and I felt so much better after!

Reviewed April 2023

He is the third person in my life on how he made me feel safe enough to open up.

Reviewed January 2023

Jerrel gives me the tough love that I need. He knows my goals, my hang ups, and the work that lies before me. He is ever the empathetic and astute listener, and I know he will give me the tools I need to succeed.

Reviewed December 2022

I’ve been in and out of therapy for nearly 40 years now, and Jerrel has helped me with new therapy tools and helped me rediscover old tools I forgot I had! Jerrel is a great listener and I feel both respected heard, and appreciate his approach!

Reviewed December 2022

He's fantastic! Very respectful, direct, and helpful

Reviewed November 2022

He does a fantastic job

Reviewed September 2022

As my first therapist after years of ignoring my own issues, i couldn't have asked for someone better. He has a brilliant calm and logical approach, while making sure that everything you feel is valid, important and that yourself and he are fighting against my issues together, not me and my issues fighting the world. Despite being very nervous to do this, he put me very much at ease.

Reviewed August 2022

omg, I accidentally clicked 'strongly disagree' when it should have been strongly agree!

Reviewed August 2022

Jerryl is judgmental and completely not capable of understanding people who live different lives from him. If you don’t do what he says- he quits on you as a therapist. Give me a break. Save your money. Go find a better therapist.

Reviewed August 2022

Jerrel has been extremely compassionate and understanding of me and my situation. He is easy to talk to and helps you go through your thoughts in a healthy manner with no judgement.

Reviewed August 2022

I've only had 2 sessions, but I feel that I'm heading on the right track. He has been supportive and has provided several options for me to obtain additional support within my community to assist with my choice to become sober. I think as we continue with our sessions he will begin to draw out of me what some of the contributing factors are that have triggered my addiction.

Reviewed June 2022

Great site, great therapist!

Reviewed June 2022

Thank you for everything!

Reviewed May 2022

A great person that helps understand what you are feeling and will help you be happy while being able to find a way to cope with what you are dealing with. A great and understanding person.

Reviewed May 2022

Jerrel offers a listening ear and guidance to shape yourself personally

Reviewed April 2022

Having a safe space to discuss my thoughts and feelings has been great for me through a breakup and personal development. I've been able to make sense of, accept, and dismiss thoughts that have the potential to prevent me from doing what I love. The most important part is the trust and relatedness with a therapist and I believe I have that with Jerrel so it's been a very positive experience for me :)

Reviewed April 2022

Very patient and easy to understand.

Reviewed April 2022

Good therapist!

Reviewed April 2022

Jerry is a great listener, but he also provides great insight, advice, and possible solutions. In my past experiences with therapy, all the therapist would do is listen and offer little response. That’s not the case here. Jerry is kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. I trust the advice he gives me and would absolutely recommend him to others.

Reviewed March 2022

The best!!!

Reviewed March 2022

Jerrel is very empathetic and responsive. He listens carefully and gives thoughtful feedback. I definitely feel very supported and appreciate his expertise! Highly recommended.

Reviewed February 2022

I felt pretty unreachable, and I went through a slew of just ok clinicians locally, so I thought I’d give online a try. Jerrell found me, and promised to earn my trust when I was still a little tentative. He has earned my trust tenfold, and in him, I’ve found not only a very experienced and empathetic therapist, but also an ally, and a confidante.

Reviewed February 2022

Jerrel is very patient and kind. He works with my mentality instead of forcing me to conform to his. He doesn't judge but listens and allows me to make my own conclusions with his guidance. I definitely recommend his services.

Reviewed January 2022

Jerrel is intuitive, perceptive, skilled and non judgmental. I’ve benefited from working with him hugely and value his input

Reviewed December 2021

I was nervous to start therapy but Jerrell has been so kind and thoughtful. He's helped me see some things from a different perspective and I've learned ways to deal with the hard times.

Reviewed November 2021

Would highly recommend :)

Reviewed November 2021

Mr Jerrel Ivey.. therapy sessions with you are eye opening to what the answers are.. thank you

Reviewed November 2021

I've been very happy with my sessions so far. Jerrel is a great counselor.

Reviewed September 2021

I really look forward to my appointments, and I do feel like I'm making progress and understanding myself more throughout our sessions

Reviewed September 2021

Jerrel's been very clear that he doesn't want to put words in my mouth or plant ideas that may not be true about me, which I really appreciate. He has helped me feel more confident about the things I'm thinking about myself and my situation. I've learned a lot even though we're still very much in a getting-to-know-you stage.

Reviewed September 2021

Jerrel is the best! He’s kind, calm and very well equipped to be the best therapist I could have asked for!

Reviewed September 2021

Jerrel is an amazing therapist , I have only been working with him a short period of time and loved the first session I had with him. He has a very comforting demeanor and is very kind. He is very easy to talk to and I’m looking forward to my next session with him

Reviewed September 2021

Helpful will be continuing :)

Reviewed September 2021

I had had 2 sessions with Jerrel so far. His expertise and consideration of the holistic picture of the situation I'm in is super impressive. He cracked down some of the aspects in this problem that I had never thought of. His support and frank opinion is really helpful as a great guidance to solve this ongoing issue. Highly recommended!

Reviewed August 2021

Jerrel has been a light in my life helping me see a new path ahead. He listens, he’s calm and he offers solid advice. I would recommend Jerrel a hundred times over

Reviewed July 2021

Jerrel has helped me by creating a safe space to talk about feelings I didn't know I had. She's been able to expand on things with me and supported me with the ideas I've had. He is very kind and feels like he really cares about what he does so thank you Jerrel.

Reviewed July 2021

I feel so comfortable, positive, and relaxed during my session with Jerrel.

Reviewed July 2021

After a few conversations with Jerrel, I can honestly say that he feels like a friend who understands the pain I'm going through as he listens without judgment and offers suggestions that would help me process my grief in a healthy manner. He is able to steer the conversation in a way that makes me reflect on my actions, responses, and emotions. Jerrel is someone I know I can trust.

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jerrel Ivey offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jerrel Ivey works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jerrel Ivey speak?

Jerrel Ivey speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jerrel Ivey have?

Jerrel Ivey has 42 years of experience.

Where is Jerrel Ivey licensed to practice?

Jerrel Ivey is licensed to practice in Alabama.

Does Jerrel Ivey accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Jerrel Ivey accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jerrel Ivey offer?

Jerrel Ivey offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jerrel Ivey?

Jerrel Ivey can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jerrel Ivey?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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