The Mental Space
Compassionate therapy for adults and young adults, women navigating maternal mental health, and individuals seeking support through life’s challenges. We provide a safe, supportive space for healing, growth, and meaningful connection.
Welcome
Welcome to The Mental Space, a place devoted to healing, growth, and emotional wellness. We offer compassionate, client-centered therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, grief, identity shifts, trauma, and life transitions.
Our Mission
Specialties
Anxiety & Stress
Learn how to manage overwhelming thoughts, reduce stress, and regain control.
Trauma & PTSD
Process past experiences safely and begin healing with trauma-informed care.
Grief & Loss
Navigate loss and create space to honor your emotions and experiences.
Depression
Address feelings of sadness, low motivation, and emotional disconnection.
Life Transitions
Support through major life changes, identity shifts, and uncertainty.
Perinatal and Postpartum
Support for the emotional changes, identity shifts, and challenges that can come with pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Meet the Therapists
Shari Nehemiah, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor — Adults & Young Adults | Women’s Maternal Health
“Where healing begins with being seen, heard, and supported.”
Shari is compassionate and committed to helping individuals navigate life’s daily stressors and create meaningful change. She creates a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can take place, allowing clients to build resilience and find balance as they manage life’s challenges. Through individual therapy, she is dedicated to supporting individuals through daily stressors, major life transitions, and the unique challenges of the perinatal and postpartum periods—empowering women and families to heal, grow, and thrive as they navigate the journey of parenthood.
Whitney Shelton, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor — Adults & Young Adults | Grief, Loss & Transition
“Healing looks different for everyone—and I’m here to help you find what works for you.”
Whitney has a laid-back and approachable style of therapy that allows clients to feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves without pressure or judgment. She believes meaningful growth happens when people feel seen, heard, and genuinely supported, which is why she prioritizes creating a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, understood, and valued. With a grief-informed approach, she helps clients process emotional pain, navigate identity shifts, and move through life transitions with courage. Ultimately, her goal is to help clients navigate life’s challenges while discovering and stepping into the best version of themselves—at their own pace and in their own way.
Contact Us
If you’re interested in a consultation, please provide your information below, and we will contact you soon. We look forward to connecting with you. We offer a brief consultation to help you explore whether our services are the right fit for your needs.
Location
2081 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
In-person sessions available by appointment only. Virtual sessions available.
Hours
By appointment only. Flexible scheduling available.
Payment
Private pay rate is $130 per session.
Insurances: BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, and Quest Behavioral Health.