A Path to Healing and Hope

At CJFS, our counseling services are here to support you, whether you’re navigating the challenges of aging, dealing with grief, or seeking guidance for relationship or family issues. Our licensed therapists are dedicated to helping you find peace, strength, and clarity amid life’s struggles.

Personalized Counseling for Every Stage of Life
Our counseling services are available to individuals, couples, and families, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings and work through your challenges. We accept Medicare and most insurance plans and offer a sliding scale for private pay clients, ensuring that access is available to everyone. Our therapists guide you as you cope with life’s ups and downs such as:

• Depression: Finding hope and a path forward in difficult times.
  
• Anxiety: Learning strategies to manage and reduce anxiety.
  
• Grief & Loss: Healing after the loss of a loved one.
  
• Medical Issues: Coping with illness and its impact on your life.
  
• Loneliness: Building resilience when you feel alone.
  
  Specialized Programs and Support Groups
• At CJFS, we know that healing and growth often happen in fellowship.That’s why we offer a range of specialized programs and support groups designed to meet specific needs:
• Grief Support Group: An 8-week journey to healing, offered in partnership with Community Grief Support.
  
• JFF-BHM Support Group: A monthly virtual gathering for women facing the challenges of infertility.
  
• SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions): An 8-week workshop based on the Yale model, providing parents with the tools to reduce anxiety for their children.
  
• Caregiver Support Group: Virtual support when you need to connect with someone who understands the challenges of caring for aging family members or loved ones.

All CJFS counseling and social service support is completely confidential. Medicare and insurance are accepted for covered services. Sliding fee scale for private pay clients. CJFS serves people of every race, religion and financial status. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. Our team at CJFS is here to walk with you on your journey to healing and hope. Appointments are available in-person at our office or remotely by video app. To learn more or make an appointment, call 205.879.3438 or email jfs@cjfsbham.org.

Phone: 205-879-3438

Our Counselors

Mark Driskill, LICSW-S
Mark Driskill is the Lead Clinician with CJFS. He comes to the agency with a counseling and social work background. He has worked in these fields in the Birmingham area for the past 18 years. A graduate of The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work, he has worked for UAB and Bradford Health Services as well as having had a private practice in counseling. He can professionally supervise social workers for licensing. Earlier he lived in Washington, DC where his experience included work in public relations for an international development and relief NGO (non-governmental organization). He traveled worldwide to photograph and write about the agency’s projects in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged countries.

mark@cjfsbham.org

Amy Neiman, LMSW, C-ASWCM, SHSS, CCTS-I
After completing a 3-semester internship at CJFS while earning her Master of Social Work at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, During this internship, Amy worked to build the teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills she would need as a social work professional. Amy joined the CJFS Social Work team as a Licensed Independent Masters Social Worker in April 2020. Amy provides case management services for clients of all ages, helping them navigate transitions and access resources that will strengthen their independence and enrich their quality of life. A mother of four and former classroom teacher, Amy helps each client pursue solutions that fit their individual needs.

amyn@cjfsbham.org