CHATHAM KENNEDY, MSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Chatham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a heart for helping clients interpret their story. After completing her undergraduate degree in Social Work (with an English minor) at Mississippi State, Chatham earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Alabama, with a concentration in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She and her husband like traveling, going on walks, and exploring new coffee shops in Birmingham.
Areas of FocusChatham enjoys working with children (age 9 and older), adolescents, and adults of all ages who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma (including sexual abuse), PTSD, and attachment disorders. She also enjoys doing premarital counseling with couples, and working with individuals who are managing various life transitions.
Chatham utilizes evidence-based approaches, with particular emphases on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and other elements which focus on rewiring the brain after trauma. She holds a certificate in Trauma-Informed Child Advocacy, is trained in Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, and is EMDR Level 1 Certified.
Hope, Help and HealingChatham is honored to be a part of navigating her clients’ stories. She believes that God is the ultimate author and that he helps us write out the path towards redemption. Chatham offers daytime and evening appointments.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Chatham, or if you have any questions, please call 205-879-7500. If you would like to email Chatham, complete the contact form below, and please note that we are able to schedule appointments only by phone.
ABOUT COVENANT COUNSELING
We are a group of licensed professionals who seek to maintain the highest professional standards in our fields and whose Christian faith is central to our lives and practices.
Founded in 1994, we are grateful to serve Birmingham and the surrounding areas, offering counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A first session typically begins by meeting the counselor and going over a few aspects related to confidentiality. The counselor will want to know what brings you to the office and will often try to gain a better sense of additional contexts. Depending on the situation, you may begin to develop initial hopes or goals for your time together, to provide greater clarity on the focus of your counseling.
Our counselors work to provide a supportive and caring environment. Issues or dynamics can then be explored and addressed towards facilitating the needed or desired change.
If you would like to make an appointment with Gil, or have any questions, please call 205-879-7500.
If you would like to email Gil, please complete the contact form below.
Phone 205-879-7500
Fax 205-879-7554
2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 212
Birmingham, AL 35209 USA