About
Living an authentic life starts with a knowledge of who we are as human beings. Who are we as a person? What do we expect of ourselves? Where do we find purpose and meaning? How do we get there? Is it too late for me? These are all questions which all of us wrestle with. They are big questions, and our ability to answer them has profound implications on how we live out our lives. At it's heart, therapy is a vehicle for self-exploration, a way of delving into the true-self with compassion and curiosity, to find out what really makes us "tick". It provides a way of cutting through all of the unhealthy narratives we may have developed about ourselves, to discover the true human person underneath it all. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of helplessness or despair, there is hope of something greater. If you are ready to begin the journey to being the person that you want to be, to meet life on life's terms with resolve and purpose, then I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process. Credentials & Experience: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Alabama and California. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
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Specialties
Areas of Focus
Therapeutic Approaches
Services & Pricing
Free Consultation
15 min · Online, In Person
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · MA, LMFT
Samuel Edward Baney · Verified December 2025
Education and Years in Practice
Attended Hope International University, Fullerton, CA, M.A. Marriage & Family therapy in , Graduated 2015
Insurance & Policies
I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL, Optum, self pay, and HSA cards.
Payment Methods
Location
Vanguard Counseling, PC
1528 Peachtree Lane NW, Suite 208
Cullman, AL, 35058
United States
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