Veteran Counseling in Huntsville, AL
Shepherding Hope provides veteran counseling through 100% telehealth for veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and first responders across Alabama. The practice offers outpatient mental health services for veterans in a private-pay setting, with clients joining sessions from a private space while physically located in Alabama. Support may also address mental health and wellness concerns related to service, transition, trauma, or life changes.
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Veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and first responders in Huntsville, Madison County, Owens Cross Roads, New Hope, Redstone Arsenal, Mobile, and other Alabama communities may seek veteran counseling for concerns such as:
- PTSD and trauma-related stress
- Moral injury and transition stress
- Hypervigilance and nervous-system regulation
- Relational concerns and major life transitions
A Founder Who Serves Those Who Served
Shepherding Hope was founded by Billy R. Gilbert, an Air Force veteran whose service experience informs the practice’s relationship-centered approach to veteran counseling. Current clinical services are provided by Billy, with the practice designed to grow carefully while preserving individualized care.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Shepherding Hope is an independent private counseling practice and is not part of the VA or a military command structure. Services are provided separately from VA and military programs. Choosing private counseling does not, by itself, notify a military command or the VA. Information may nevertheless be disclosed with the client’s authorization or when disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.
Counseling information is handled confidentially in accordance with applicable law and the Practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices. Confidentiality has limits, including disclosures authorized by the client and disclosures required or permitted by law, such as certain emergencies, suspected abuse or neglect, court orders, health-care operations, payment, or other legally recognized circumstances.
For general information about VA mental health services , visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health website. This external resource is independent of Shepherding Hope.
Private-Pay and Out-of-Network Care
Shepherding Hope is a private-pay, out-of-network practice. Itemized Superbills can be provided upon request so you can seek reimbursement from your insurance plan. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama may allow for out-of-network reimbursement; however, reimbursement is not guaranteed. Verify benefits directly with your plan before scheduling.
A Good Faith Estimate is provided when required or requested under applicable rules.
About the Clarity Call
The Clarity Call is a brief consultation, not a therapy session, diagnostic evaluation, or emergency service. Scheduling a Clarity Call does not create a counselor-client relationship. It is an opportunity to discuss general questions, possible fit, and potential next steps.
Availability
Current appointment availability varies. Prospective clients may review available consultation times through the ClientSecure portal. Scheduling is subject to availability, clinical fit, and completion of required intake information.
Telehealth and Alabama Location Requirements
All sessions take place by telehealth. Clients must be physically located in Alabama during each session, subject to applicable law, clinical appropriateness, availability, and safety. There is no in-person office option at this time.
Clients must accurately identify their physical location at each session. Services to individuals located outside Alabama are not provided unless separately confirmed as legally authorized.
A Personal Introduction from Shepherding Hope
In this short video, Billy R. Gilbert, founder of Shepherding Hope and an Air Force veteran, introduces the practice and shares a personal perspective on veteran counseling, service-related transitions, and the importance of accessible support.
This video is provided for informational purposes only and is not individualized clinical advice. The video is presented without a transcript in this page block.
Clinical Governance and Practice Information
Current clinical services are provided by Billy R. Gilbert, M.S., Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), under the supervision of Erica Player, LPC-S.
Shepherding Hope, LLC is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Scheduling and intake are handled through the secure ClientSecure portal. Sessions take place through the practice’s telehealth platform, subject to its privacy and security features. No electronic communication system can guarantee absolute security.
This veteran counseling model is relationship-centered and outpatient. The practice may draw from evidence-informed approaches within the provider’s clinical scope and training.
Resources and Crisis Support
For additional educational information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides general public resources. This organization is independent of Shepherding Hope.
Crisis and Emergency Notice
This website, the contact form, and the Clarity Call are not emergency services and are not continuously monitored. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For mental-health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988. Do not use this website or scheduling system for urgent crisis assistance.
Billy R. Gilbert is an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) under the supervision of Erica Player, LPC-S.