Individual therapy
A steady, supportive space to understand what is happening and practice what helps.
Learn more ↗A softer place to begin
Make space forwhat comes next.
Warm, practical counseling for children, teens, adults, and families navigating change, stress, and the parts of life that feel heavy.
Rooted in relationshipGrounded in evidenceDesigned for real lifeLicensed in AlabamaIn-person in DothanTelehealth statewide
✦ A place to feel
heard.
heard.
2021In the mental
health field since
health field since
The NeuroAxis way
Therapy that meets you where you are.
At NeuroAxis Counseling LLC, we believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and accepted.
Founded by Dashon McNelley, LPC, the practice is built on a simple idea: effective therapy begins with a genuine therapeutic relationship. Your clinician will make space for your full story and work alongside you toward meaningful, lasting change.
Dashon McNelley, LPCLPC · M.S., Troy University Dothan↗2021
Year our founder began working in the mental health field.
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Stages of life supported: children, teens, adults, and families.
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Evidence-based approaches blended to fit each person.
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Ways to meet: in the Dothan office or by telehealth.
Who we help
Support for every
stage of life.
Care is shaped around age and needs, from play-based sessions for kids to practical skill-building for adults.
Play-based care
Children
Play and age-appropriate activities help kids express feelings and learn healthy ways to manage emotions.
A safe space
Adolescents
Support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, and the pressures of growing up.
Individual therapy
Adults
Help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, stress, and major life transitions.
Family therapy
Families
Work through challenges together and build healthier ways to communicate and support each other.
Scroll the journey
From tangled
to grounded.
Step 01
Notice
It starts with naming what’s been swirling. Scattered thoughts and feelings become something you can actually see.
Step 02
Understand
Together you’ll find the patterns underneath: where the stress comes from, and what keeps it going.
Step 03
Practice
New skills get repeated, in session and between sessions, until they find a steady rhythm in daily life.
Step 04
Grow
Change settles in. You leave with tools that belong to you and a steadier sense of who you are.
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Support, made personal
Care for the whole
human experience.
Whatever brings you here, therapy can be a place to understand the pattern, find your footing, and practice something new.
Child & adolescent therapy
Play-based and developmentally appropriate care that helps young people feel safe and seen.
Learn more ↗Trauma therapy
A paced, trauma-focused approach that honors your story, safety, and resilience.
Learn more ↗Anxiety & depression
Practical tools for the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that make everyday life feel heavier.
Learn more ↗ADHD & behavioral support
Understand your brain, strengthen regulation, and build strategies that work in real life.
Learn more ↗Also offered
Family therapy & more
Grief and loss, anger management, relationship difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress management. Not sure what fits? Ask us.
Request an appointment →Inside NeuroAxis
A space designed
to feel safe.
Soft light, quiet rooms, and nothing clinical. Whether you visit in person or join from home, comfort comes first.
Getting started
Three simple
first steps.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Here’s how it usually goes.
Step 01
Send a request
Use the short form below or call 334-547-4314. Share only what feels comfortable.
Step 02
Talk it through
Your clinician follows up personally within 1–2 business days to answer questions and find a time.
Step 03
First session
Talk about what brought you in and what you’d like to be different, then set your first goals together.
Insurance & payment
Coverage that
keeps it simple.
NeuroAxis Counseling is currently in network with these plans, and self-pay rates are available if you'd rather not use insurance.
Aetna
Aetna
In network for individual, child, and family sessions.
AL
BCBS
BCBS
Alabama BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama plans accepted.
Optum
UHC
UHC
Optum / United Healthcare
Covered through the Optum behavioral health network.
Self
pay
pay
Self-pay rates
Straightforward rates if you prefer not to bill insurance.
Step 01
Tell us your plan
Mention your insurance in the appointment request, or ask when you call 334-547-4314.
Step 02
We check the details
Your clinician confirms what your plan covers and what to expect before your first session.
Step 03
Start with clarity
You'll know your costs up front, so the first session can stay focused on you.
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Not sure about your coverage?Plans and benefits vary, and accepted insurance can change. Ask when you request an appointment and you'll get a clear answer before scheduling.
Telehealth across Alabama
Therapy from the
comfort of home.
Secure video sessions give you the same care as the office, without the drive.
- Private, secure video sessions
- Available anywhere in Alabama
- Same hours as the office, including 2 Saturdays a month
A grounded approach
Small shifts.
Lasting change.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel like having it all figured out. It can be one honest conversation, one new coping skill, one moment of noticing what you need.
Our clinicians blend evidence-based approaches with curiosity, compassion, and practical tools you can carry into everyday life.
Explore the approach →♡human
first
CBTMindfulnessStrengthsPlay
first
In their words
A little room
to breathe.
Every person’s story is different. These reflections speak to the kind of space we aim to create together.
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“Therapy gave me a place to slow down, feel understood, and learn what to do next. The support felt practical and genuinely human.”
FFormer client
Adult therapy★★★★★
Adult therapy★★★★★
Your next step
One conversation can
change the direction.
Reach out today. Your clinician reads every request personally and will help you find the right starting point.
Before we begin
Questions are
welcome here.
Not seeing your question? See all FAQs or reach out directly.
View all FAQs →NeuroAxis clinicians work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, and families. Services are available in Alabama through in-person care in Dothan and telehealth.
You’ll receive a response with next steps. The request form is not an automated calendar; it gives your clinician the context needed to review your needs and reach out personally.
Care is individualized and may draw from CBT, trauma-focused, person-centered, solution-focused, play, behavioral, mindfulness-based, and strength-based therapy.
Yes. NeuroAxis Counseling provides in-person services at 3123 Wesley Way, Suite 2, Dothan, Alabama 36305, as well as telehealth throughout Alabama.
NeuroAxis Counseling does not provide emergency or crisis services. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 988.
Take the next step
You don’t have to
figure it out alone.
Tell us a little about what’s bringing you in. Appointments are requested, not self-scheduled. The short questionnaire helps your clinician understand your needs before reaching out personally.
☎ Call or text
334-547-4314✉ Email
Dashon@neuroaxiscounseling.com◷ Office hours
Mon–Thurs 8–5 · Fri 8–2 · 2 Saturdays a month
334-547-4314✉ Email
Dashon@neuroaxiscounseling.com◷ Office hours
Mon–Thurs 8–5 · Fri 8–2 · 2 Saturdays a month
Secure intake
Request your first
Request your first
appointment.
Our intake form is hosted on Carepatron, the secure platform NeuroAxis Counseling uses for client records. It takes about ten minutes, and you can start it on any device.
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Complete the intake formYour answers go straight into our secure client system rather than an email inbox.
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Your clinician reviews itUsually within one business day, Monday through Friday.
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We reach out to scheduleBy your preferred contact method, with available times for in-person or telehealth.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text 334-547-4314.
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Private and encrypted. Anything you enter is submitted directly to NeuroAxis Counseling's secure platform. This form is not monitored for emergencies — in a crisis, call 911 or call/text 988.