Comprehensive Medpsych Systems of Alabama

Comprehensive MedPsych Systems provides compassionate, evidence-based mental and behavioral health care for children, teens and adults across Florida and Alabama. Our team of licensed therapists, counselors, neuropsychologists and psychiatrists offers therapy, counseling, medication management, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and specialized support for ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and more. <br><br>We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where you can feel heard and supported. Our clinicians work together to provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs, helping you build practical skills and improve your well-being.

Therapy and psychiatry services for adults, teens and children.

Our team of mental health professionals is here to help you and your loved ones manage emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges.<br><br>We tailor care to fit your unique needs – and help make sure you feel safe, accepted and supported along the way.

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Helps individuals explore personal challenges and life transitions, process emotions, set goals, and build coping skills and resilience.

Individual therapy

Uses structured exercises and strategies to help individuals better understand and manage unhelpful thoughts and emotions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Helps family members improve communication, resolve conflicts and build stronger bonds.

Family therapy

Teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation and stress management techniques to help individuals manage intense emotions.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Help individuals process painful experiences, reduce the impact of trauma, and feel safer and more in control.

Trauma-focused therapies

Helps partners examine their relationship and work to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen trust and connection.

Couples therapy

Helps individuals achieve personal growth and positive change by exploring how past experiences influence the way they think, feel and relate to others.

Psychodynamic therapy

Helps individuals acknowledge and accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful steps to support well-being and quality of life.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Helps children express and process emotions and experiences through play and creativity to support emotional growth and well-being.

Play therapy

Helps individuals gradually face and manage anxiety through a step-by-step, confidence-building process.

Exposure therapy

Help individuals explore their self-identity, process emotions and nurture well-being through art, music and movement.

Expressive therapies

Provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions that benefit from or require medical intervention and medication management.

Psychiatric care and medication management

Uses guided, structured techniques to help individuals process and cope with traumatic memories.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Provides a supportive setting for individuals facing similar challenges to share experiences, participate in guided discussions and activities, develop coping skills, and nurture healing and personal growth.

Group therapy

Helps individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts to manage emotions and improve well-being.

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)

Amy Burkhardt is a Psychiatric CRNP. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from Judson College in Marion, AL., as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rhode Island College in Providence, RI. She holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama where she was awarded the Excellence in Practice Award for her graduating class. She was an active member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for both her undergraduate and graduate tenures. She is board certified through the American Nurse Credentialing Center as a Family/Mental Nurse Practitioner. She is credentialed to work with patients throughout the life span.

Bridget Barnett is a local resident of the Gulf Coast, where she resides with her husband and daughter.  She completed her undergraduate education at the University of South Alabama earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2006, before furthering her education and receiving a Master of Science Degree in Nursing through the University of South Alabama’s Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program in 2010. She is currently Board Certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Mrs. Barnett has worked in both the community and private sector and is credentialed and experienced in treating patients throughout the lifespan, including both children and adults.

She received the Director’s Award in community mental health in 2008, the University of South Alabama’s Clinical Excellence Award in her graduate program in 2010, was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society and is a past recipient of the National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Program for Health Care Providers who serve in their respective communities.  Mrs. Barnett continues to participate in various professional organizations and volunteers for various charity organizations.

Dr. Wheeler has been working with children and teens for over 20 years with an emphasis on treating the whole child through collaboration with medical providers, occupational therapists, and school staff. The value of understanding children’s behavior as communication and not judging it as good or bad but rather searching for the “why” is of upmost importance. The concept of “Children Do Well If They Can” is a central value in therapy with Dr. Wheeler. She has expertise in treating Anxiety, ADHD, and the PDA profile of Autism. In teens she is skilled at helping with issues related to identity, anxiety, and body image. You will find Dr. Wheeler to be warm and genuine in your interactions and will work as a team to help your family system grow in understanding diagnoses and skill sets that support your goals. Teens will find a safe place to verbalize their thoughts and feelings as they explore growth and change.

Dr. Wheeler is a licensed clinical psychologist who has practiced in a variety of settings that include, but are not limited to: residential care, partial hospitalization, the school system, private practice, government contracting, and inside the medical system. Her work has also been seen across states: Virginia, Florida, Oregon, and Alabama. If you would like to get a glimpse of her work and interpersonal style you can check out her videos on YouTube!

New Practice accepting new child, adolescents, and adult patients. As a therapist I facilitate the therapy process using a variety of therapeutic modalities to support healing and growth. I work with Children, Adolescents and young adults from various backgrounds supporting them with self-compassion, emotional resilience, feeling empowered in their identity and connecting to self. I will support you in accepting, embracing and nurturing even the scariest most challenging emotions, grief, anger, anxiety, rejection, abandonment, loneliness, depression.

Certification in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy with the treatment of OCD & Anxiety. Training with the Beck Institute in Philadelphia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Extensive training with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with Steven Hayes in California. Certified with EMDR therapy and completed Brainspotting therapy training.

I would be honored to provide you and your family that safe space to overcome, to heal, and to commit forward in your life. Licensed Professional Counselor, I am offering in office sessions and telehealth to clients with limited availability.

Dr. Geetha Jacob, DNP is a dedicated and compassionate nurse practitioner, board-certified in both Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Practice. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatry from the University of North Florida, graduating with honors in 2021. She previously completed her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program in 2011. She is licensed to practice in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, providing care to patients aged 12 and older.

With a holistic and patient-centered approach, she is committed to delivering high-quality, individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. She fosters a collaborative and non-judgmental environment, empowering her patients while promoting autonomy. Her dual certifications allow her to integrate both medical and psychiatric expertise into treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care.

Dr. Jacob has extensive experience in managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, insomnia, OCD, phobias, and intellectual disabilities. She is passionate about providing evidence-based, compassionate care to improve her patients’ well-being.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She also loves watching movies, sports, reading, traveling, and gardening.

Laura graduated from University of Alabama in 2002 with her Master’s Degree in Social Work. She started out as a social worker at Baldwin County DHR in a pilot program focused on keeping families together and children out of foster care. After obtaining her Clinical License in Social Work, she opened her own Therapy Practice in downtown Mobile focusing on Mood Disorders; Anxiety and grief counseling.

“People want to know they are going to feel safe and supported. My approach as a Therapist is to educate clients about their individual diagnoses and teach them new ways to overcome setbacks and manage every day stressors successful way.”

Dr. Holth is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Alabama with over 10 years of experience providing counseling. She has a wide variety of knowledge and experience from working in different clinical settings including; residential treatment, outpatient community mental health, and inpatient hospitals.

Sarita R. Colvin is a dually Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the States of Alabama and Missouri. She has worked in the mental and behavioral health field for over 20 years and has been working as a therapist for 10. She obtained her Master of Social Work and Public Health degrees from Saint Louis University of St. Louis, Missouri, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Social Work degree at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. Her current population of focus is adults aged 19 and older. Ms. Colvin specializes in working with adults who have experienced or been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD related to social, medical, or environmental trauma, grief/loss, spiritual/religious conflict, and stress. Her therapeutic training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness meditation.

Temeaka Hamm is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor based in Alabama, with over 20 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A&M University in 2001.

Temeaka specializes in both individual and couples counseling, addressing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral issues, codependency, family conflict, self-esteem, sexual abuse, interpersonal relationships, women’s issues, and substance abuse.

Her therapeutic style is grounded in building a strong rapport, fostering a safe, supportive, and relaxed environment where clients feel heard and understood. She primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) — approaches she has found to be especially effective in helping clients navigate and overcome life’s challenges.

Therapy and psychiatry services for adults, teens and children.

What we offer

Individual therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Family therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Trauma-focused therapies

Couples therapy

Meet the team

Amy Burkhardt

Bridget Barnett

Cara Wheeler

Connie Fleming

Geetha Jacob

Laura Gale

Lori Holth

Sarita Colvin

Temeaka Hamm

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Comprehensive Medpsych Systems of Alabama