The people behind the care
Meet the team that helps you move forward.
Explore the services Fire Within Therapy is preparing and providing. Contact the team to confirm what is currently open, eligibility, and intake details.
Executive leadership
Jennifer Doty MS Psy LMFT ICADC
Jennifer Doty, MS Psy, LMFT, ICADC, is a behavioral health leader with over 15 years of experience in adolescent and family services, program development, and workforce training. She is the Owner and CEO of Gold Stars & Grace, LLC, and Executive Director of Fire Within Therapy, Inc., where she focuses on strengthening behavioral health systems through education, leadership development, and service alignment. Jennifer is known for translating complex behavioral health challenges into clear, actionable strategies that improve service delivery, workforce confidence, and community outcomes. She provides training and consultation across Alabama with an emphasis on adolescent care, justice-involved populations, and system-level coordination. She also holds a certification in AI Prompting from the UAB Collat School of Business, supporting her work in integrating practical and responsible technology use into behavioral health systems.
MEET OUR PEOPLE
Different experience. A shared commitment to care.
Get to know the people supporting our clinical services, recovery programs, family care, and in-person programs.
Clinical Director
Heather Jones, MA, LPC
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Heather Jones, MA, LPC, serves as Clinical Director of Fire Within Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her experience includes substance use counseling, assessment, individual and group services, and recovery planning in community and specialty court settings. Her background also includes service in the United States Air Force and work with veterans. Heather uses motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and practical coping skills to support progress and coordinated care.
Program Director of Substance Use Treatment and Family Care
Miranda Dunn MSW
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Miranda Dunn serves as Program Director of Substance Use Treatment and Family Care at Fire Within Therapy. She holds a Master of Social Work and brings experience in outpatient behavioral health, services for children and adolescents, family engagement, and community partnerships. Her background includes psychiatric social work, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, supervised visitation, and parenting support. Miranda’s work emphasizes trauma-informed care, practical coping skills, and collaboration with families and other providers to support progress toward individual goals.
Outpatient Counselor
Erica Harris-Green
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Erica Harris-Green brings more than 35 years of experience helping people with substance use disorders make healthier choices and build a life in recovery. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and is a state-certified substance use counselor in Alabama.
Erica approaches her work with compassion, honesty, dignity, and respect. As Fire Within Therapy’s Outpatient Counselor, she offers practical support and encouragement to help individuals navigate the challenges of sobriety, strengthen resilience, and stay engaged in recovery.
As a widow and mother of an adult son, Erica also brings personal experience with loss, family, and perseverance. She combines that understanding with decades of counseling experience, meeting each person with care and a commitment to helping them move forward.
Program Coordinator of In-Person Programs
Danya Walls MDiv BCC
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Danya Walls serves as Program Coordinator of In-Person Programs at Fire Within Therapy. She is a Board Certified Chaplain and holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her background includes hospital chaplaincy, grief support, family support, and work with adolescents. Danya brings experience helping individuals and families navigate loss and difficult life circumstances, along with a commitment to respectful, compassionate support.
Team Member
Teresa Kirby
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Sister Teresa Kirby is a woman of faith and a walking miracle whose love for God, her family, and her church shapes the way she cares for others. She brings experience working with children and adults, including providing supervision across a variety of settings. Her lived experience with foster care and pursuing educational goals gives her a personal understanding of the challenges families face and the importance of steady encouragement. Sister Kirby brings “parenting from the heart” to her work, combining love with guidance and accountability. As a member of the Fire Within Therapy team, she offers a caring presence, respect for each person’s journey, and a heart for helping families grow stronger.
In-Person Administrator
Judy Doty
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Judy Doty brings more than 20 years of experience providing caregiver services and supporting older adults and their families. She helps families navigate grief with compassion, honesty, and an understanding of the practical realities that accompany loss. As a single mother of four, Judy knows what it takes to stretch a budget, manage hectic school schedules, and keep up with children while keeping a household moving. Her lived experience gives her a wealth of practical parenting knowledge and an appreciation for the pressures families face. As Fire Within Therapy’s In-Person Administrator, Judy brings that same resourcefulness, steady support, and care to the individuals and families who walk through the door.
