OUR STORY

Crystal Mullen-Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Strive Counseling Services located in Birmingham, AL and Demopolis, AL. She is also the President and Founder of Nurture of Alabama, Inc. She is an award-winning therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Private Independent Practitioner, and a Registered Play Therapist. She has more than 20 years of experience providing mental health counseling to individuals and families. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree and Master’s Degree in Social Work at Alabama A&M University. She has also been featured as a mental health expert contributor in Birmingham Business Journal, The Birmingham Times, AL.com publication, local news stations and the Ricky Smiley Morning Show. She was recognized by Birmingham Times as 1 of 200 Front Line Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

She also was recognized by the Mayor’s Office during the #StrongHer Campaign as a game changer for the City of Birmingham in promoting Mental Health. She facilitates mental health support groups and coporate wellness trainings. She is the author of the ”21 Day Journey to Strive for a Healthier You."

In 2018, Crystal Mullen-Johnson, CEO of Strive Counseling and Founder of Nurture of Alabama, Inc. began an outreach initiative, which provides mental health education to historically marginalized communities throughout Birmingham, Alabama.

Ms. Mullen-Johnson hosted over 35 Mental Health Awareness Events, partnered with over 80 mental health and healthcare professionals, and community leaders, and served over 1,000 individuals. Because of the success of these initiatives and the tremendous amount of work yet to be, Nurture of Alabama was launched in 2021. Through the use of strategic partnerships, Nurture envisions an Alabama that nurtures the mental health of all, especially historically marginalized communities, to improve their quality of life. Nurture has a partnerships with District 1 in Birmingham, AL and we have partnered with Birmingham Housing Authority, Dream Girl's Academy and Jefferson County Family Court.

We are working to expand access and shift the conversation about mental health.

Nurture of Alabama, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

Please visit our website at www.nurturebham.com for more information.