Welcome to Huntsville Counselors

Welcome to Huntsville Counselors

At Huntsville Counselors, we provide relational, individualized therapy to help those struggling with life challenges. Our team is committed to understanding your unique experiences and challenges and to offering personalized support that fosters a safe environment for growth and healing. Through compassionate conversations and tailored strategies, we aim to empower you to navigate your mental health journey with confidence and resilience. There is a good chance we have a therapist perfect for you and your journey.

Our Approach

Your Journey

The journey of therapy is one of self-discovery, healing, and strength. Our dedicated therapists are here to walk with you through each step of this transformative process, helping you recognize the resilience and power you already possess within. Together, you'll explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment, unlocking the potential for growth and mental wellness.

Chris Depew, LPC-S

Chris is the owner and founder of Huntsville Counselors. He is dedicated to helping anyone through life transitions and relationship struggles. He is also a dedicated supervisor to newly licensed counselors and a counselor educator.

If he isn't in the office, Chris is usually cheering on his daughter on a beach volleyball court, hiking, or sitting on a beach somewhere.

Carl Wilkerson, LPC

Max Hamke, LPC

Maximillian Hamke is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides a supportive and compassionate space for individuals navigating life’s challenges. His work focuses on helping clients make meaning of their past, gain insight into their present, and cultivate hope for the future. Grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, Maximillian’s approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard. He is committed to building a collaborative therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to take an active role in their growth, healing, and self-discovery.

Max Hamke, LPC

Carl Wilkerson, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with a rich background in addiction recovery, men’s mental health, and emotional wellness. With experience across hospital emergency departments, psychiatric settings, and outpatient programs, Carl supports adults facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, substance use, stress, and self-esteem. He draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build coping strategies and rediscover a sense of balance and purpose.

Carl’s therapeutic style is practical, empowering, and rooted in the belief that strong mental health begins with meeting basic human needs. He offers a grounded and supportive space where clients—especially men—can explore personal growth, heal from past wounds, and reconnect with what matters most. Outside of work, Carl enjoys hiking, golfing, powerlifting, and racing radio-controlled motorsports, all of which reflect his passion for movement, challenge, and personal fulfillment.

Our Services

Group Therapy

Facilitated sessions that foster connection and healing together.

Private Sessions

Confidential one-on-one support with experienced therapists.