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Associate Licensed Counselors
At Advanced Behavioral Health, supervising Associate Licensed Counselors (ALCs) is both a professional responsibility and an investment in the future of behavioral healthcare. ABH uses a highly comprehensive selection process to identify counselors who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, clinical potential, professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving others. The ALCs currently under supervision are among the best of the best. Each excelled in their respective graduate program, has already begun making a significant contribution to our community, and has achieved remarkable early success. In addition to developing advanced clinical skills, they are learning how to establish, manage, and grow their own professional practices. The goal of supervision is to ensure that every ALC is equipped with the knowledge, clinical skills, ethical foundation, and practical tools necessary to become among the very best counselors in the profession upon full licensure—and to provide the highest-quality experience possible for every client they serve.
Colby C. Esposito, MA, ALC, ASAT
Colby C. Esposito, MA, ALC, is an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of David R. Stephens, LPC-S, NCC. Colby's primary area of expertise is helping individuals recover from pornography, sex, and love addiction. He is a Certified Associate Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT). He also provides ADHD assessments, offering in-depth evaluations to help clients better understand their focus, memory, and executive functioning. Over the past few years, he has worked closely with clients struggling with OCD—supporting them in building meaningful, joyful lives beyond the grip of obsessive thinking. He holds a Master’s in Counseling and a Master’s in Religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, along with a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Gordon College. Faith is an important part of his life, but he will only bring it into the therapy space if it is meaningful to you.
Jamila M. Sweis, MA, ALC
Jamila Sweis, MA, ALC, is an Associate Licensed Counselor, under the supervision of David R. Stephens, LPC-S, NCC, and founder of Clear Path Counseling, a private practice offering compassionate, individualized therapy to help clients navigate life’s challenges. She has specialized training in psycho-oncology and is committed to advancing mental health in cancer care, empowering clients with evidence-based tools tailored to their unique needs. At Clear Path Counseling, she supports individuals as they navigate the emotional and psychological impact of cancer and life transitions, while also extending care to the caregivers and medical teams who support them. Jamila earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University in Chicago and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago. She also serves on the Advisory Board of WellStone, a nonprofit community behavioral health organization dedicated to improving access to comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment throughout North Alabama. In her spare time, Jamila enjoys playing tennis and knitting.
Melissa Knight, MA, ALC
Mel is an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of David Stephens, LPC-S, NCC. She offers counseling and support for a variety of populations and issues. Mel is dedicated to offering top quality counseling to help strengthen relationships -- whether it's your romantic relationship or your relationship to yourself. Let's cross together. River Bridge Counseling begins with you -- right where you are. River Bridge works with couples, anxiety, depression, and OCD. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches designed to fit your unique counseling needs. Inquire for an appointment today to discuss what River Bridge can do for you.
CEUs
We are currently developing our training programs for interns and our CEU curriculum. Please check back toward the end of 2026. ABH is excited to share what we are developing.
