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BayView Professional Associates

About BayView Professional Associates

Find Support at BayView Professional Associates

Everyone faces challenges from time to time. But when problems persist and begin to interfere with daily life, confidential, solution-focused counseling can make all the difference. For decades, thousands of people in the Mobile Bay region have found help and hope at BayView Professional Associates, with offices in Mobile and Fairhope, Alabama.

Our highly qualified, compassionate providers work with individuals and families to restore stability, relieve stress, and promote peace of mind. The goal is always to help you function at your best and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Our Professional Team

BayView employs a diverse group of credentialed providers, including:

  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers
  • Licensed Marital and Family Therapists
  • Licensed Professional Counselors
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists

Counseling & Clinical Services

We offer a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults:

  • Individual counseling
  • Play therapy
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychiatric services
  • Medication management
  • Substance use services
  • Parent education
  • Psychological testing

Services for Employers

BayView partners with local businesses to support workplace wellness.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employers can contract with BayView to provide free, confidential counseling for employees and their eligible dependents. This service helps address personal or workplace challenges before they affect performance and wellbeing.

Scheduling an Appointment

To make your first appointment, please call:
(251) 660-2360 or toll-free (866) 547-4845
Available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You may be asked to provide the following information:

  • Caller’s Name (and/or name of individual in need of services)
  • Date of Birth
  • Home Address
  • Insurance Information
  • Social Security Number
  • Credit card information (for patients not eligible for a sliding scale fee)

What to Bring to First Appointment

Because we want your experience with to be the best and most beneficial, please complete the Pre-Intake form and bring it with you. You also may be asked to provide or bring the following documents to your appointment:

  • Proof of insurance
  • Proof of residency
  • Medications and medication list
  • Court papers or power of attorney document, if needed
  • Your photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued ID)
  • Your Insurance Card(s)
  • Your copay and/or deductible amount in full

Hours of Operation

  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: Telehealth services available for established patients (ask your provider).

Paying for Services

Thank you for choosing BayView Professional Associates. We respect the time you set aside for your appointment, and we want to make our payment and insurance procedures as clear and straightforward as possible.

Appointment & Cancellation Policies

  • If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
  • For psychological testing appointments, a 72-hour notice is required.
  • Failure to give adequate notice will result in the following “no-show” fees:
    • Therapy appointments: $100
    • Prescriber appointments: $200
    • Psychological testing: $300
  • Exception: No-show fees do not apply to clients using sliding-scale payment arrangements.
  • Payment is expected at the time of service. If your account isn’t settled when you arrive, we may need to reschedule.

Insurance & Coverage

  • We participate with many major insurance providers, including:
    Blue Cross Blue Shield; United Healthcare; Aetna; Cigna; Humana/LifeSync; Value Options (Beach Health); Medicare; HealthSprings; TRICARE; American Behavioral; and many national EAP carriers.
  • Please check your specific plan: some insurers cover only certain types of providers or services.
  • For clients whose insurance deems BayView “out-of-network”: full payment is due at time of service.
  • Copayments and deductible amounts are collected according to your insurance plan.

Accepted Payment Methods

Cash | Checks | Visa | MasterCard | Discover | American Express

Telehealth Instructions for BayView

BayView Professional Associates provides Telehealth services, connecting you from your device to your provider. To help prepare you for your Telehealth appointment, we have prepared step-by-step instructions to help you have the best experience possible.  We highly encourage patients to test devices in advance to ensure timely connectivity on their appointment day.

Click here to access the instructions and print if needed.