When Life Gives You The Unexpected

Many of us are exhausted from holding it together in a world that feels increasingly impossible — carrying old roles, old wounds, impossible expectations, and the quiet belief that we should be able to handle all of it better than we are. We learn to keep functioning. Keep performing. Keep taking care of everyone else. And somewhere along the way, the stories we once used to survive begin to feel too small, too painful, or simply no longer true.

Therapy can be a place to step outside the noise for a moment and ask: Who am I underneath all of this? How do I get through?

Now accepting clients in Alabama (telehealth) with in-person availability in Birmingham. Contact: (205)378-9446 / erinshawstreet@gmail.com.

Finding the right therapist matters. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you get a sense of my approach, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit for you.

Who I Work With

  • Adults navigating grief and loss, addiction and recovery, major life transitions, career change, and the emotional impact of illness and caregiving.

  • People facing uncertainty, identity shifts, burnout, and questions about meaning, purpose, and how to move forward after the unexpected.

  • People reconsidering their relationship with alcohol / addiction & recovery support

  • LBTQIA+ inclusive

What Can I Expect?

  • A conversation with a human! My approach is relational, collaborative, and insight-oriented, grounded in a trauma-informed perspective.

  • I practice from a culturally informed, integrative approach, drawing from mindfulness-based and acceptance-centered therapies that help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns.

What’s Your Background?

  • I have a Masters in Counseling (Couples & Families) from the University of Montevallo, and am a National Certified Counselor. I support clients with anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and have worked in a variety of settings, including with UAB Palliative and Supportive Care and in substance use recovery and behavioral health settings.

  • I have advanced training in psycho-oncology, a specialized field focused on the emotional, psychological, and relational impact of cancer and serious medical illness. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, recurrence, caregiving, anticipatory grief, and end-of-life concerns

  • I’m a certified end of life doula (Emberlight) and certified grief educator (David Kessler,)

  • I’m passionate about supporting conversations around death and dying and people at end of life and their caregivers.

Fees

  • As an Associate Licensed Counselor, I cannot accept insurance. I do offer a sliding scale and am committed to providing accessible and equitable care.

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