Steady, relational counseling in North Alabama.
SDVOSB-certified
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
Telehealth statewide
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video
Supervised & licensed
Billy R. Gilbert, MS, ALC, NCC
How we help
Specialized care for the weight you carry
Three focused paths, one steady presence. Every plan is built around your history, your values, and your pace.
Our clinical approach
Why we aren't a rushed corporate agency
Meaningful healing begins in the quietest moment of honesty. We build the conditions for it — patient, evidence-based, and genuinely human, with real time to be heard.
Guided by an 18-year Air Force background, we bring uncompromising integrity and professional discipline to every session. As a 100% disabled-veteran-owned practice, we provide focused, ethical outpatient care tailored to the demands of North Alabama professionals and families. You can learn more on ourfrequently asked questionspage.
We move at your pace
No conveyor belt, no watching the clock. We take the time your story actually needs, and we won’t push you further than feels right.
Evidence-based & blended
CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic grounding — combined to fit you, not a template.
Faith-integrated, if you want it
An optional Christian and scripture lens, offered gently. Present when helpful, never pushed.
Private & secure
HIPAA-compliant telehealth so honest work stays exactly where it belongs — between us.
Trust, earned
Credentials you can lean on
ALC · NCC
Licensed & certified
USAF Veteran
18 years of service
HIPAA-Compliant
Secure telehealth
Supervised
Erica Player, LPC-S
In their words
A verified client review
Recent review · Healthgrades.com
for Billy Gilbert, MHC
True Example of what a Therapist should be!
“I was hesitant to try a guy for therapy but after having a session with him I am very happy I did. He is helping me with a great deal of things I have went thru and are still going thru now. I believe in therapy for a person and I got a bonus from my time in therapy this go around….he is a godly man! That right there is a need, I couldn’t and I don’t want to do anything without God so for him to incorporate God into our sessions and how we close with prayer every time, I would not want any other therapist ever going forward. I would recommend him to anyone, he is a true example of what a therapist should be! I am trying to get my son to start going to him at some point but we will see. Thank you Billy for helping me where you can and for praying with me for the rest! God does provide! God knew I needed a good therapist so he blessed me with you. Thank you for also directing and connecting me to the others there that could help me with other needs for my daily living.”
Where we serve
Rooted in Huntsville & Madison County, available statewide
High-quality clinical care shouldn't depend on your zip code or your commute. We meet by secure telehealth anywhere in Alabama, with a home in Madison County.
- Huntsville, AL
- Madison
- Owens Cross Roads
- New Hope
- Redstone Arsenal
- Statewide Telehealth
Begin your Clarity Call
Ready to move forward? Reserve a free 15-minute conversation and take one clear next step — no pressure, just a place to begin.
Good questions
Before you reach out
What is a free Clarity Call?
A relaxed 15-minute conversation — no cost, no pressure. We talk through what you are navigating and whether we are the right fit before you commit to anything.
Do you take insurance?
Shepherding Hope is out-of-network. We can provide a superbill for BCBSAL and other plans, and reduced-fee sessions are available through Open Path Collective. Details on the FAQ page.
Is telehealth as effective as in person?
For most concerns, yes — research shows comparable outcomes. Secure video also removes the commute, so your care stays consistent from Huntsville to Owens Cross Roads and beyond.
Who do you work with?
Adults and adolescents 14+ across Alabama — with a special heart for veterans, first responders, and their families.
You were never meant to carry the weight alone.
One conversation can change the whole trajectory. Book your free Clarity Call and let's find steady ground together.