Our Counselors

 

Annette King, LPC-S

I am a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a church member, a club member etc. My point is that I live and learn just as everyone else. I am a lifetime student and feel that I embrace life in a positive fashion. We all face heartache and joy. We have very few choices as to what circumstances come to us in life, we do however have choices as to how we respond to those circumstances. Another aspect of counseling is teaching my clients how to respond in productive manners.

I counsel individuals and families. I see adults and teenagers. As a small community counselor, I see most issues that are presented in counseling. My specialty is counseling for divorce recovery with children and adults. I feel this gives me a true passion for marriage counseling as well.

Counseling is a process of change. My position is to facilitate that change by incorporating myself into the issues through my clients painting a picture of their life.

Christine Wiggins, ALC

I am a believer in you.

I believe that each person holds within themselves all the answers they need to improve the way they function within their worlds; they just need a partner who knows which questions to ask - someone who can listen to the hard answers without judgement, and who will step into their world to understand them.

I believe in using holistic therapeutic approaches that best serve my clients (one size does not fit all). I believe in gender-affirming care. I believe that spirituality can be present in many forms. I believe that every human being is doing the best they can with what they know. I believe in learning and growing at any age.

Let’s change what isn’t working.

I am an Associate Licensed Counselor*, who believes in the power of connection. I have a bachelor’s degree in communications from UAB, and a master of science in counseling from Faulkner University. I use my gift of connecting with people and my counseling skills to help clients make life changes, big and small.

*under the supervision of Annette King, LPC-S, SC02941

Our Interns

Samantha Bailey

My name is Samantha (Sam) Bailey and I am currently pursuing a graduate level degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. I am also a huge animal lover, reading addict, and a self-diagnosed plant destroyer who desires to have a sustainable garden after having seen the film Practical Magic a million times.

I also have anxiety. That means I know what it is like to be the client, to be in crisis, and to come to the realization that you may need a mental health medication each day to be your best self. I also know that medication is not always the right fit for everyone, and that there are thousands of holistic paths we can explore that can be used to improve mental health. And, lastly, I know that the hardest and most courageous thing we can do is put in the work to put ourselves back together again.

So, whenever you are feeling courageous, consider reaching out to our office and setting up an initial appointment. Let us collaborate on the best plan for getting you back to being you. I am open-minded, love new ideas, and am willing to work with you to find the approach that works best.

“And too often we forget, we are worthy of love too.” - Dhiman

Areas of personal interest: animal-assisted therapy, reducing mental health stigma, improving mental health access in rural America, holistic forms of mental health treatment, working with children, and crisis/trauma/disaster counseling.

 
 

Matthew Bishop

My name is Matthew Bishop and I am a counseling intern here at Cullman Family Counseling. I have a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology from Delta State University and in Philosophy from the University of New Orleans. I also have a Master of Divinity from Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Faulkner University.

I have a particular interest in working with those who have suffered from religious trauma. While I will strive to find the most holistic and effective method for any mental health situation, I will use Dialectical Behavior Therapy as a guide of therapy, with a emphasis on mindfulness and emotional regulation. Music therapy will also be employed where appropriate.

I believe in being curious, not judgmental. I believe in gender affirming care because you are who you are. I believe that your mental health and spiritual journey matters, no matter the path. And most of all, I believe in you.

 

Lauren Majesty-Randall

My name is Lauren Majesty-Randall, and I am currently a counseling intern at Cullman Family Counseling while pursuing my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of the Cumberlands. When not immersed in my studies and client work, you will most likely find me outside in the sun, hiking with my kids, laughing with my friends, and reminding myself to slow down and breathe! 

I love providing support and compassionate care to those brave enough to seek it. I believe that the journey of understanding ourselves, our relationships, and our past and future is infinite and is best received without judgment or shame. I believe in a Somatic orientation where we pay attention to not only thoughts and beliefs but the language our bodies speak as well. Our nervous system constantly seeks to keep us safe, sometimes in ways that are uncomfortable, and by offering gentle awareness, uncompromising compassion, and wise interventions, we can experience a more profound sense of autonomy, integration, and joy. I believe it because I have seen it happen and am passionate that each of my clients is given the opportunity to understand themselves in that way. 

I have a particular interest in working with those who have experienced trauma, attachment issues, grief, anxiety, and depression. I am currently pursuing my certification in EMDR and Clinical Trauma Professional Level 1. While those issues commonly motivate us to seek help, I also love working with clients who just feel stuck, overwhelmed during transitions, or that there is simply more to life than the version they are experiencing in health, mindset, and growth. 

Life is long and surprising… but we are never lost as we seek the light! I’d love to support you when you are ready.