Therapists

Heather M. Smith, MS, LMFT-S

Owner, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

 We all need a little help sometimes, and I try to create a safe, supportive environment where my clients can discover new possibilities. I am passionate about helping you discover your strengths, learn new skills, and make meaningful connections.
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I primarily treat anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. My style is collaborative, and direct but kind, and I draw on my diverse background, sense of humor, and genuine love for people to help my clients grow and heal. 
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Josh R. Novak, PhD, LMFT-S

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

I strive to create a safe environment where individuals, couples, and families can learn to experience a loved one or family member in a new way through openness, boundaries, and recognition of each other's emotional needs. I believe it is through this "connectedness" where healing and growth take place.  I use humor, education, and warmth as well as empathy, directness, and honesty. 

I specialize in Couples Therapy and Trauma Therapy

Faith Ellis, MS, LMFTA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate

 I primarily work with couple structures or individuals navigating struggles with intimacy such as sexual trauma, mismatched desire, and exploring pleasure. I also work with couples navigating communication patterns that feel unhelpful. While working with me, you can expect a good dose of warm humor, the opportunity to explore hard questions in a space that makes you feel valued and like someone is willing to be strait up with you, and support for the strengths you already have.  

Brian T. Gillis, MDiv, LMFT-S

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Love begins with language. That’s why I strive to help families communicate in ways that convey warmth and acceptance and that increase the wellbeing of every member.

I specialize in gender, sexuality, and child and adolescent therapy

Trevor Dahle, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Trevor strives to help clients realize the power they naturally possess. He believes all have an infinite capacity for healing and growth and is passionate about healthy connection with oneself and others. His straightforward, practical approach has helped many take charge of their struggles and start living the way they want to.
 
I specialize in adolescent and family therapy.

Alex Kaeppler, LMFTA

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

I believe that the brain and body are highly interconnected, and that change happens when people start to become aware of their automatic responses (e.g., bodily responses to stressful situations) and dysfunctional habitual behaviors and develop the motivation to try something new. I also believe that change tends to be uncomfortable and a little scary, at least at first, since it requires people to venture into the unknown and risk being vulnerable with others. As your therapist, I'll help you develop self-awareness, cultivate motivation, and push through discomfort so that you can grow and achieve your goals.

Other Providers

Amanda Spies, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and my passion is helping others have happy lives by building solid nutrition habits that last a lifetime. My nutrition mantra is that life is all about moderation, from work to food to fun. Food is one of the keys to true health, with the others being love and good relationships, enjoyment of life, exercise, and healthy habits. There aren't "bad" foods. Diets should include a wide variety of foods and a rainbow of color. People deserve better than having to constantly count every calorie or having to say no to bacon.
AUBURN THERAPY ASSOCIATES, LLC
Serving the Auburn-Opelika area
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​Auburn, AL 36832
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