in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Services at this location
- ADHD Evaluations and Treatment
- Anxiety Treatment
- Depression Treatment
- Individual Therapy
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorder Treatment
- PTSD and Trauma Treatment
- Telehealth Services
Clinicians at Vestavia Clinic
Donald Cornelius, MD
Medication Management Provider
Dr. Cornelius graduated the University of Alabama School of Medicine and University of Alabama Hospitals and Clinics Psychiatry Residency. His areas of interest and expertise are Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Addicted Health Care Professionals, Medication Management in Adult Inpatient and Extended Care Treatment and Recovery Programs, International experience in the field of Alcohol and Drug Treatment, including developing, implementing, and monitoring a variety of adult inpatient and partial hospitalization alcohol and drug programs, Treatment of Dual Diagnoses, Chronic Pain and Addiction. Since graduating University of Alabama School of Medicine, Dr. Cornelius has worked across Alabama and Georgia as a Clinical Director, Medical Director, and Head of Psychiatry at Woodridge Hospital in Georgia, and for more than 25 years as a Consult Psychiatrist and Addiction Psychiatrist at Bradford Health in Warrior Alabama. Dr. Cornelius is married with five children – in his free time he enjoys gardening, traveling, camping and adventurous river open water expeditions.
Insurance accepted
- Aetna
- Medicaid Alabama
- AMBETTER
- Integrated Behavioral Health DBA Uprise Health
- Telus formerly Behavioral Health Systems
- AL BC
- Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Devoted Health Plans
- Humana
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Optum VA CCN Region Triwest
- UBH - Optum-United Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Viva Health Plan
- Wellcare
Paulo Marcelo Gondim Sales, MD
Medication Management Provider
Dr. Paulo Sales is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in managing psychiatric issues related to complex medical conditions. His diverse training across Brazil, Germany, and the United States has shaped his expertise in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, with a particular focus on psychiatric care for patients with multi-system medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, end-stage kidney disease, cancer, and metabolic disorders. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Dr. Sales earned his Medical Doctorate (M.D.) with Magna cum laude honors from Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil. After two years of practicing emergency and intensive care medicine in Brazil, Dr. Sales transitioned to psychiatry, completing his residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Brown University, gaining advanced expertise in the interface between complex medical illnesses and psychiatric disorders. Training & Expertise: Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Brown University, Providence, RI Chief Residency in Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY Advanced training in the management of medically complex patients Multilingual, culture-sensitive psychiatric care for diverse populations Professional Memberships: Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (ACLP) American Psychiatric Association (APA) Alabama Psychiatric Physicians Association (APPA) Association for Academic Psychiatry (AAP) Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP) Clinical Affiliations: Baptist Health – Brookwood Hospital (Primary Site) Coosa Valley Medical Center Gadsden Regional Medical Center Alabama Psychiatry – Vestavia Hills Clinic
Insurance accepted
- Aetna
- AMBETTER
- AL BC
- Medicaid Alabama
- Integrated Behavioral Health DBA Uprise Health
- Telus formerly Behavioral Health Systems
- Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Devoted Health Plans
- Humana
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Optum VA CCN Region Triwest
- UBH - Optum-United Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Viva Health Plan
- Wellcare
Elizabeth Posey, LPC
Therapy Provider
Elizabeth Posey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus in Clinical Mental Health. She completed her graduate and undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She received her BA in 2004 in Elementary Education. During her time as an Educator, she obtained her MA in Clinical Mental Health graduating in 2017. Since completion of graduate school, Elizabeth has work as a Therapist within various genres of care and environments including the Bureau of Prisons and Department of Corrections, Private Practice/Outpatient Care for Mental Health, Outpatient Treatment for Addiction and Substance Use, Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders, and in the hospital setting for Organ Donation. She has recently joined River Region Psychiatry Associates as a Clinical Mental Health Therapist.
Insurance accepted
- Aetna
- AMBETTER
- AL BC
- Medicaid Alabama
- Integrated Behavioral Health DBA Uprise Health
- Telus formerly Behavioral Health Systems
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Devoted Health Plans
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Optum VA CCN Region Triwest
- UBH - Optum-United Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Viva Health Plan
- Wellcare
Insurance accepted
Vestavia Clinic accepts 16 insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan — please confirm when you book.
- Aetna
- AMBETTER
- AL BC
- Medicaid Alabama
- Integrated Behavioral Health DBA Uprise Health
- Telus formerly Behavioral Health Systems
- Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Devoted Health Plans
- Humana
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Optum VA CCN Region Triwest
- UBH - Optum-United Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Viva Health Plan
- Wellcare
Not sure if your insurance is accepted? Call us at (205) 506-0322 and we will verify your coverage.