bethany pritchett, LMFTA

Direct telephone: (205) 737-8998 Secure Fax: (205) 719-4133

Accepting new clients - adults and children 5 & older

Bethany Pritchett will be joining New Perspectives on September 9th!
Advance scheduling is available online and by calling the office at 205-860-5113.

Bethany is experienced in working with families, individuals, and children as young as five years old. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, codependency in relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with the effects of sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition, Bethany has experience in play therapy with children. Bethany loves to help her clients change negative thoughts and help rewrite the narrative of their life.

Bethany is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA). She earned her Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Alabama.

NPI #: 1922839034

PLEASE NOTE: Bethany is able to accept private payment, Alabama Medicaid (individuals 20 and younger), and Cigna/Evernorth insurance ONLY.

Heather MacLeod, LICSW, ceap, ccm

Direct telephone: (205) 686-6672 Secure Fax: (205) 719-4824

Waiting list for new clients (adults only)

Heather MacLeod is the founder of New Perspectives Counseling. Heather is experienced in working with adults and adolescents, and her areas of expertise include general mental health (such as stress management, depression, and anxiety), elder care, trauma (including EMDR therapy), anger management, communication skills, work issues, management consultation, leadership coaching, and critical incident stress management.

Heather completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and holds national certifications in Employee Assistance (CEAP) and Care Management (CCM). Heather also earned a Master of Science in Organization & Management from Capella University and has more than twenty years of management and leadership experience.

NPI#: 1356834428

Elise Ezelle, LicSW

Direct telephone: (205) 549-1181 Secure Fax: (205) 882-5836

Waiting list for new clients (adults & children)

Elise Ezelle sees children as young as five years old, teens, and adults of all ages. She has experience working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma (including EMDR therapy) and substance misuse. Elise enjoys linking clients with community resources and helping others.

Elise is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Alabama. She obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Alabama. Elise has also received additional training to become a Certified Dementia Care Specialist.

NPI #: 1952952913

Chip Garrett, LPC-S, QSAP

Direct telephone: (205) 393-9935 Secure Fax: (205) 528-9169

Accepting new clients (adults & adolescents)

Chip Garrett is experienced in working with adults and adolescents, and his areas of expertise include substance abuse and recovery, marriage and family counseling, adolescent concerns, and general mental health.

Chip earned his Master of Arts in Community/Agency Counseling at the University of Alabama. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in Alabama and is certified by the Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association as a Substance Abuse Counselor at the international level. Chip is also a Department of Transportation Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (QSAP).

NPI #: 1699250738 Chip Garrett LPC-S Counseling & Consultation, LLC

Harper, CNO

Harper is the New Perspectives’ CNO (Chief Napping Officer). She comes to work with her mom, Heather MacLeod.

Harper is ideal as a “client support specialist”. She is an expert in stress management, and her primary responsibilities at New Perspectives include snuggling and snoring. She excels in her role.