Lifecare Wellness Counseling
LifeCare Wellness Counseling is a psychotherapy practice situated in downtown Tuscaloosa, AL. We are dedicated to serving the people in our community and are fully open to accepting all individuals in their pursuit of wellness. We work diligently and purposefully to create an environment that promotes emotional and social development. This means that it must also be a welcoming environment, respectful of the diversity of backgrounds and appreciative of the richness in the variety of perspectives.
We Are Here to Help.
We are here to alleviate the fear and anxiety associated with seeking support. Our goal is to be your compassionate guide throughout your counseling journey, helping you find the right path to prosperity and growth. We provide individual (including children and adolescents), couples, group, and family counseling for a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, relational conflict, and other challenges.
Meet The Team
Working in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse counseling field since 2003 (2008 post-Masters), Melissa Coker has years of counseling experience administering assessments, implementing specialized evidenced-based interventions, and coordinating community referrals as needed for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health, substance abuse, and social-emotional needs.
She has dedicated most of her professional and personal life to understanding and helping people with ADHD. During her graduate school internship, Melissa focused on assessing and treating people of all ages with ADHD. She further honed her expertise at Bradford Health and Indian Rivers, and remains committed to staying updated on the latest ADHD research. Melissa's passion lies in assisting individuals and families in navigating ADHD and celebrating their breakthroughs.​
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She earned both her bachelor's degree in Psychology and her Masters' Degree (Community Mental Health Counseling, with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy) at the University of Alabama. She values an authentic, trusting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and provides an integrative approach unique to each individual, couple or family.
Melissa Coker, LPC-S
Darlene holds the distinction of having been the first deputized woman from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. It was her dissatisfaction of working with juveniles, without being able to help them, that led her to a career in mental health and therapy.
Her belief is that everyone has their heart broken at one point or another. And that some recover on their own, while others need support to heal. Darlene spent the decades that followed counseling Air Force and Army veterans who served in Afghanistan, nursing home seniors, and emergency room patients at DCH.
She went into private practice for nearly a decade, before joining Lifecare Wellness Counseling. Darlene attended the University of Alabama, where she received her degrees in social work, including an MSW.
- Darlene Terry, LICSW
Krista graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s of Social Work in 2006 and a Master’s of Social Work in 2007. Her graduate work included specialization in Social Work practice with adults and families.
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She has served Tuscaloosa residents for 15 years, specializing in individuals with mental illness and dementia diagnoses, and their families. Krista also has over a decade of experience coaching clients with ADHD, helping them improve social skills and interaction in one-on-one and group settings. Additionally, Krista has worked extensively with shift workers and their families, helping them navigate the unique challenges of non-traditional schedules, disrupted sleep patterns, and the strain these demands place on relationships and mental well-being.
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Her belief in the dignity/worth of a person and the right to self-determination drives her practice. Her goal at Lifecare is to help individuals enjoy living life on their terms - no matter where they are in their lifespan.
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Krista has been married for 28 years to her husband, Carey and they have one daughter, Chloe. When not working, Krista enjoys going to church, filling and watching the bird feeders in her yard, reading, and helping the elders in her family live out their golden years.
Krista Jordan, LMSW
Dr. Kelsey Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly a decade of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stillman College, a Master of Science in Counseling & Psychology from Alabama A&M University, a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from North Dakota State University—where she made history as the first African American woman to earn this degree, and currently a student pursuing a Juris Doctor degree from Birmingham School of Law.
With a diverse background in counseling, Dr. Kelsey Wilson has worked in community mental health, pastoral counseling, and forensic settings. She integrates evidence-based approaches for neuroplasicity to enhance factors in the course of treatment and after discharge. Her clinical expertise includes, individual and group counseling, family counseling, and legal-issue counseling.
Furthermore, she has worked for the Alabama Department of Mental Health, having had her first Doctor's Appointment in a Forensic Hospital ensuring hospital accreditation standards were met for the quality of care in patient care for patients navigating complex mental health and legal concerns.
Dr. Kelsey Wilson joined Lifecare Wellness Counseling to improve and continue her fidelity in her Doctor of Counseling and Supervision philosophy, including beneficence to improve societies mental health. She is also certified in Clinical Pastoral Counseling and emergency medicine.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Kelsey Wilson enjoys cooking homemade recipes and spending time with loved ones. She welcomes clients with compassion and a commitment to guiding them on their journey to wellness.
Dr. Kelsey Symone Wilson, PhD, LPC