Family Support Services, LLC

06/14/2026

"Every child you encounter is a divine appointment,"
Wess Stafford

06/13/2026

I had previously posted about hiring an additional therapist for Decatur & Huntsville. Now we also need to add another therapist for Cullman & Blountsville. Schedules are full. Please share!

Family Support Services LLC needs to add an additional therapist for the Cullman & Blountsville locations. We specialize in child therapy so must have a passion for working with children. Will consider part-time or full-time. Full-time benefits include the following:

15 PTO days per year to start
Health & dental insurance partly paid for individual coverage
$250 per year CEU allowance
Free vision & life insurance
Retirement
Weekly pay
Opportunities for free licensure and RPT supervision
Paid holidays
Competitive pay
Bereavement pay
Opportunity for Fridays off

Fully licensed preferred but ALC & LMSW welcome to apply.

Email resume to: [email protected].

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

What is self-regulation?
Self-regulation is the ability to be able to control your emotions, thoughts, and reactions—especially in stressful moments.
It’s what helps you:
✔ Pause before reacting
✔ Calm your body when anxiety rises
✔ Stay present instead of overwhelmed
✔ Respond instead of react
The truth is…
Most people were never taught how to regulate their emotions.
So if you struggle with
: • Shutting down
• Overreacting
• Feeling constantly on edge
• Difficulty calming down

You can learn skills to manage this.
Here are 3 simple ways to start building self-regulation:
🟢 Take slow, deep breaths (inhale 4, exhale 6)
🟢 Name what you’re feeling (“I’m overwhelmed right now”)
🟢 Give yourself a pause before responding

Self-regulation is a skill—and like any skill, it can be learned and strengthened.
If this is something you or your child struggle with, you’re not alone. Therapy can help build tools that actually work in real life.
We’re here when you’re ready.

Child therapy, family counseling, and individual therapy in Cullman, Huntsville, Decatur, and Blountsville. Support for children, teens, and adults.

06/05/2026

So excited to be hosting this event at our Huntsville location of Family Support Services, LLC!
June 27, 2026 @ 10am.
4820 University Drive NW
Suite 13
Huntsville AL 35816

05/31/2026

Did you know that providing mental health services to children under 5 requires special training that most therapists don't have? Specialized training is generally required to work as a counselor for children under 5, because this age group has unique developmental, emotional, and communication needs that require specific skills and knowledge.

Why Specialization Matters:
Children under 5 are in early childhood, a critical period for language, social, emotional, and cognitive development. They may not be able to express complex thoughts or understand abstract concepts, so counselors must use age-appropriate therapeutic techniques such as play therapy, developmental play, and child-directed communication.

Child therapy, family counseling, and individual therapy in Cullman, Huntsville, Decatur, and Blountsville. Support for children, teens, and adults.

05/28/2026

Training time!