Licensed therapist Allison Kiser of Iron City Counseling in Birmingham, Alabama, standing outdoors and smiling, providing professional mental health care for individuals, couples, and families.

Allison Griggs, MSW, LICSW

Life can change in ways we never expected. Whether you're navigating grief, healing from trauma, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or simply trying to find your footing during a major life transition, you don't have to figure it all out alone. I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and accepted exactly where you are. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative using traditional talk therapy and EMDR.

I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and the emotional demands of healthcare and professional burnout.

My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling not only heard, but more confident in your ability to navigate life's challenges. I believe healing doesn't mean forgetting what happened or never struggling again, it means developing the tools and understanding to move through difficult seasons with greater clarity and resilience.

Offer Sessions Virtually and In-Person.

Working With Me

Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Grief / End of Life

  • Healthcare Professional Burnout

  • Relationship Issues

  • Trauma | PTSD | C-PTSD

Modalities

  • CBT

  • EMDR

  • Motivational Interviewing

Populations

  • Ages 19+

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS 

  • BHS

  • United Healthcare

  • VIVA

Private Pay Rate

  • $140 for 53+ minute Individual Session

Certifications

  • Completed EMDR Training in August 2024