Family Support Services, LLC
Specializing in mental health/play therapy for children. Help from a trained therapist can help make emotional stress more manageable. Give us a call.
While a person can feel better after a good talk with a friend or relative, for moderate or severe emotional distress this relief is only temporary. Our therapists use research based interventions to assist you in coping with current life stressors or past trauma. We offer you an opportunity to face your difficulties constructively and confidently; freeing you to enjoy all the good things life has
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.
Family Support Services, LLC | Play Therapy in Huntsville AL 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.
Family Support Services, LLC | Play Therapy in Huntsville AL Child therapy, family counseling, and individual therapy in Cullman, Huntsville, Decatur, and Blountsville. Support for children, teens, and adults.
05/28/2026
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1608 4th Avenue SE
Decatur, AL
35601