Due to regulatory changes in virtual healthcare in the state of Alabama, and the federal classification of testosterone as a class III controlled substance, we are heartbroken to announce that we will no longer be able to service members seeking T prescriptions in this state. 


We sought every possible path to try to maintain operations, but the unique legal constraints regarding in-person care in Alabama would have ultimately created an unsustainable and unsafe situation. We are committed to supporting our members through this transition. This includes offering our T-seeking members a bridge prescription and offering support resources for alternative GAHT providers in Alabama.


Our hearts go out to our members in Alabama impacted by these changes. We will continue to fight for fair and equitable access to care for everyone in our community, which includes speaking out and working with partners and lawmakers to try and change the regulatory constraints that cause harm to our community.


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I am currently a Plume testosterone patient in Alabama, can I continue to work with Plume?

For all current members, we will be offering a bridge prescription and continued support monthly for up to 6 months to ensure continued care while you look for a new provider.  During that time it is important that you look for an in-person provider to continue your care beyond the next 6 months. Please reach out to the Care Team in Spruce if you are impacted by these changes for support, we have some resources for you and want to be there for you until we no longer can be.


I found an in-person provider, how can I transfer my records from Plume?

We can send over your Plume medical records to your new provider. Message your Care Team in Spruce to request a medical release. Once completed, we will send over your Plume documents using the information you provided. 


In-person GAHT Providers in Alabama

  • Gender Health Clinic at UAB Medicine

    • Locations served: Birmingham

    • Phone:  205-975-2737

    • Contact person re: GAHT: Brianna Patterson, Clinic Coordinator

    • Insurance: All major insurance and Medicaid

    • Booking timeline: N/A

    • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 

  • thrive Alabama 

    • Locations served: Huntsville

    • Phone): 256-536-4700 (general)

    • Contact person re: GAHT: Lakyn Newcomb

    • Insurance: All major insurance excluding Cigna HealthSpring, Medicaid and for uninsured sliding scale based on household size/income

    • Booking timeline: Feb/March

    • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 

  • Magic City Wellness Center

    • Locations served: Birmingham

    • Phone: 205-877-8677

    • Contact person re: GAHT: Jay Wall, transhealth@mcwc-bao.org

    • Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Tricare, United Healthcare, Viva, and most other major plans. MCWC does not accept Cigna HealthSpring or Medicaid.

    • Booking timeline: N/A

    • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 

  • West Alabama Women’s Center

    • Locations served: Tuscaloosa

    • Phone: 205-556-2026

    • Fax: 205-554-0584 

    • Contact person re: GAHT: N/A

    • Insurance: BCBS, Medicaid, uninsured

    • Booking timeline: Immediate bookings available

    • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment.

  • USA Health - Jenna Pfleeger, MD

    • Locations served: Mobile

    • Phone: (251) 434-3475

    • Contact person re: GAHT: N/A

    • Insurance: All major insurance excluding AmBetter, Medicaid accepted

    • Booking timeline: First available is May for new patients

    • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 


Support groups & community resources

  • Trans North Alabama - Adult Discord Server (18+) 

    • A safe space for transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning adults 18 years and older. Comprised of people mostly from Alabama and surrounding areas (but others are welcome as well!)

  • Stand with Trans

    • Michigan based but offers national support groups for TGNC youth (up to age 22) and their parents

    • Has a nationwide directory of Ally Parents who are parents of TGNC children who have been trained and vetted by a background check to offer support for both TGNC youth and their parents

  • gaychurch.org

    • List of affirming Christian churches in Alabama

  • Q Chat Space

    • Online chat for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens (ages 13-19)

    • Facilitated by staff who work with LGBTQ+ youth across the country

    • Not specific to Alabama

  • Trans Families

    • Online support groups for youth and parents

    • Not specific to Alabama

    • May be a cost associated with groups but also has pay what you can afford option

  • Trans Family Support Services - Alabama Chapter

    • Online support groups for youth and parents

  • Alabama Suicide and Crisis Lines

    • Lists some teen specific lines


Counseling Services

  • A Better Way, LLC

    • 5510 Wares Ferry Rd, Suite U 3, Montgomery, AL 36117

    • (334) 387-2317

    • (334) 605-8626

  • Auburn Therapy Associates, LLC

    • Brian Gillis, LMFT

    • Serving the Auburn-Opelika area

    • 1716 Catherine Court, Unit 1A, Auburn, AL 36832

    • AuburnTA@gmail.com

    • 334-521-6291

  • Prism Counseling Services

    • Enterprise, AL 36330

    • (334) 489-3712

    • Offers transgender support group

  • IntellectualSoul Clinical Counseling

    • Montgomery, AL 36106

    • (334) 384-8058

    • Member of WPATH and National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network

    • May only offer online therapy

  • Kade Boliek Counseling

    • 300 Office Park Drive, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL 35223

    • (205) 800-8927

    • Does not accept insurance but offers sliding scale to those that qualify

  • Acceptance Counseling Group

    • 472 N. Daleville Ave., Daleville, AL 36322

    • (334) 245-3367

    • Experience with substance use counseling

    • Accepts Alabama Medicaid

  • Sarah Mulder, Psy D

    • Longwood Psychological Center

    • 111 Longwood Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

    • Dr. Mulder: (256) 469-1949

    • Practice Phone: (256) 534-8161

  • Magic City Wellness Center

    • 3220 5th Ave S #100, Birmingham, AL 35222

    • (205) 877-8677

    • Offers counseling services

    • Offers support groups for trans youth and family members

    • Note: Your Plume medical records are required to be sent to Magic City Wellness Center before scheduling. Complete our release of information to transfer your records. Send to Care Team via Spruce or email members@getplume.co

  • Magic City Acceptance Center

    • 3130 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

    • (205) 774-1173

    • Offers LGBT Youth (ages 13-24) Discord Channel

    • Offers statewide virtual support groups for TGNC youth

  • Tree of Life Behavioral Health

    • 190 Lime Quarry Road, Suite 111, Madison, AL 35758

    • (256) 278-2802

  • Creative Therapeutic Solutions

    • Christa McCrorie, LICSW

    • 3516 Vann Rd, Suite 106A, Trussville, AL 35173

    • (205) 578-2692

  • Savannah Joy Donahue

    • 3200 Co. Rd. 52, Helena, AL 35080

    • (205) 846-3083

  • Dr. Geneva (she/they)

    • (703) 439-1550

    • Does not take insurance but has sliding scale

    • Specializes in BIPOC clients

    • Only offers online appointments

  • Affordable Counseling Therapy (ACT)

    • Tiffany Elliot, LMFT

    • 200 Century Park South, Suite 116, Birmingham, AL 35226

    • (205) 933-7442

  • Danne-Wilson Counseling

    • Birmingham, AL 35214

    • (205) 994-8140

  • Creative Wellness Counseling

    • Catherine Sherrill Smith

    • 1116 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205

    • (205) 933-5422

  • Inspirational Counseling, LLC

    • 4100 Market Street SW, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35808

    • (256) 210-4925

  • RedBird Counseling

    • J. Scott Long

    • 203 Eastside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801

    • (256) 242-5356

    • Identifies as genderfluid

  • Alexander & Associates Counseling Services

    • Nichole Grimes, Jillian Littlefield

    • 300 Office Park Drive, Suite 220, Mountain Brook, AL 35223

    • (205) 538-3099

  • Safe Space Therapy

    • (334) 230-7760

    • Telehealth only

    • Does not take insurance but offers sliding scale based on income

  • Leslie T Herhold LLC Counseling Services

    • Rebecca Goodwin, LMFT, Veronica Statham, ALC

    • 22765 U.S. 98, A-3, Fairhope, AL 36532

    • (251) 202-9003

  • Hope Grows Counseling

    • 4124 Watermelon Road, Suite B, Northport, AL 35473

    • (205) 454-1897

    • Partners with Safe Haven Counseling Foundation to provide services on a sliding scale for financial hardship

  • Thrive Counseling & Psychiatry

    • Locations in Birmingham, Hoover, Trussville, Montgomery, Gulf Shores, Avondale

    • (205) 705-0195

    • Specialize in trauma, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and substance use

    • Offers psychiatry services

    • Offers case management services

  • Iron City Counseling

    • LaTesha Gardner

    • 1855 Data Drive, Suite 155, Hoover, AL 35244

    • (205) 982-3586

    • lmgardner422@gmail.com

  • Chavis Counseling Service, LLC

    • 600 Interstate Park Drive, Suite 609, Montgomery, AL 36109

    • (334) 454-4366

  • JB Counseling LLC

    • 6348 Piccadilly Square Drive, 2C, Mobile, AL 36609

    • (251) 241-5373

  • Leigh Miller Counseling, LLC

    • 4268 Cahaba Heights Court, Ste 112, Birmingham, AL 35243

    • (205) 277-1519

  • Emily Wilson Counseling

    • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

    • (205) 301-8934

  • Jenny Marie Filush-Gaze

    • 3320 Skyway Drive, Suite 802, Opelika, AL 36801

    • (334) 319-9988

  • Collins Counseling Associates

    • Offices in Fairhope, Mobile, and Atmore

    • (251) 473-3410

    • Will do teletherapy throughout Alabama

  • Renew Counseling

    • Mount Olive, AL 35117

    • (205) 202-1365

  • Lake & Stone Counseling

    • 203 N 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901

    • (256) 365-7136

  • Bay Area Professional Counseling, LLC

    • Alexa Da Rosa

    • 3263 Demetropolis Road, Suite 8, Mobile, AL 36693

    • (251) 459-0200

  • Candace Bailey, LPC

    • 4770-A Woodmere Blvd., Ste 4, Montgomery, AL 36106

    • (334) 377-3322

Psychiatrists/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

  • Centered Psychiatric & Counseling Services

    • Dr. Adhami Vigo, MD

    • 100 Jefferson Street South, Suite 300, Huntsville, AL 35801

    • (256) 858-1676

  • Valley Behavioral Services

    • Dr. Ammar Alrefai, MD, Dr. Daniel Laeupple, MD

    • 708 Will Halsey Way C, Madison, AL 35758

    • (256) 325-1349

  • TMS of North Alabama

    • Angela Waldrop, PMHNP-BC

    • 9238 Madison Blvd, Suite 750, Madison, AL 35758

    • (256) 724-8880

  • Sunshine Mental Wellness

    • Laura Graham, PMHNP-BC

    • 2128 6th Avenue, Suite 501, Decatur, AL 35601

    • (256) 822-2002

  • Mind, Body, & Heart Wellness Clinic

    • Marissa Gould

    • 100 Century Park South, Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35226

    • (205) 565-6554

  • Thrive Counseling & Psychiatry

    • Locations in Birmingham, Hoover, Trussville, Montgomery, Gulf Shores, Avondale

    • (205) 705-0195

    • Specialize in trauma, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and substance use

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