Ayrel Funderburk

Ayrel Funderburk, LMSW, brings five years of experience in outpatient mental health, PRP, and school settings to her practice. She offers a powerful blend of clinical expertise, real-life understanding, and genuine compassion, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and guided. Ayrel connects deeply with both youth and adults, balancing empathy with accountability to help individuals transform insight into tangible growth.

Ayrel excels at meeting clients exactly where they are. Whether it's a child navigating anxiety, a teenager grappling with identity or relationships, or an adult facing life's complexities like trauma, co-parenting, or job instability, she provides tailored support.

Ayrel works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering telehealth services. Her areas of expertise include family issues, ADHD, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem , stress management, and trauma. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, person-centered Therapy, play therapy, social skills training, strengths-based therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.

Outside of her professional life, Ayrel enjoys staying active and spending quality time with loved ones. She finds joy in activities like playing kickball, doing gymnastics, and being playful with her son—anything that keeps her moving and connected. Traveling and taking time to relax and recharge are also important to her, as they help her stay grounded and balanced, enabling her to continue pouring into others.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou