Meet the Team

At The Heal Center Counseling, LLC, our team of compassionate, licensed therapists is dedicated to supporting you on your mental health journey. Each of our team members bring a unique set of skills and expertise, ensuring you receive personalized care tailored to your needs. With a diverse range of therapeutic approaches and specialities, we’re here to help you navigate life’s challenges in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together, we’re committed to your well-being, growth, and healing.


  • Founder & CEO | Licensed Professional Counselor | EMDR-Trained Therapist

    Kahla Slaughter is the Founder and CEO of The Heal Center Counseling, LLC, where she leads a team dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adults. Kahla is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Mississippi College, where she is advancing her clinical training and scholarship. Kahla provides therapy to clients located in Alabama and Florida, supporting individuals and relationships in creating meaningful, lasting change.

    Kahla specializes in the treatment of trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, and depression, including complex and developmental trauma. She has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-supported therapy for trauma recovery. Her areas of focus also include relationship concerns, grief and loss, body image issues, substance use, identity development, and life transitions.

    In addition to her clinical work, Kahla provides pre-marital counseling using the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment, an evidence-based tool designed to help couples strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and build a solid foundation for marriage.

    Kahla’s therapeutic style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. She blends clinical expertise with genuine connection and a touch of humor, believing that therapy is most effective when clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow at their own pace.

    Outside of her professional work, Kahla enjoys watching TV, spending time with loved ones, doing hair, traveling, and taking well-deserved naps. She believes rest and connection are vital components of emotional wellness — both in and out of the therapy room.

    Kahla is in network with BCBS, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Magellan.


  • Under the supervision of Patrice Holloway Thomas, LPC-S

    Kimberly is an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She provides professional counseling services to individuals throughout the state of Alabama, offering a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. Kimberly is committed to providing high-quality, ethical care that promotes healing, resilience, and meaningful, long-term change.

    Kimberly specializes in working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and grief. She has experience supporting clients navigating complex emotional concerns, unresolved life experiences, and significant personal transitions. Her work is rooted in helping individuals strengthen coping skills, increase emotional awareness, and move toward greater stability and well-being.

    Kimberly utilizes an integrative, evidence-based approach to counseling, drawing from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This flexible framework allows her to thoughtfully tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, ensuring care remains individualized and responsive rather than based on a standardized approach.

    Kimberly’s counseling style is compassionate, attuned, and client-centered. She places strong value on the therapeutic relationship and views counseling as a collaborative process built on trust, safety, and mutual respect. Her goal is to empower clients to cultivate self-awareness, develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior, and embrace personal growth. Through this process, clients are supported in creating a more balanced, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

  • Executive Assistant

    As the Executive Assistant at The Heal Center Counseling, Bria is the friendly and organized presence behind the scenes, helping ensure that everything runs smoothly for both clients and clinicians. With a background in administrative support and a passion for mental health, Bria brings efficiency, compassion, and attention to detail to every aspect of her role.

    Whether it’s managing scheduling, assisting with client inquiries, or supporting day-to-day operations, Bria is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive experience from the very first point of contact. She believes in the power of therapy and is honored to be part of a team that helps others heal and grow.

    Outside of work, Bria enjoys reading, spending time with family, and volunteering in the community. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Public Administration. She also holds a certification in Project Management.

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