Therapists in Anchorage County, AK

I am a psychologist with specialty in providing assessment and treatment of adults. Areas of expertise include treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other anxiety conditions. I have specialized training and experience in working with military populations and treatment of combat-related mental health conditions. I further enjoy working with adult dependents of military personnel. Additionally, I have proficiency in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, including Bipolar Disorder and psychotic illnesses.

As a therapist, I believe that lasting change comes from the inside. I view therapy as a guide post to help individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult situations and to discover their inner strength and potential. I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and relaxed atmosphere to create a therapeutic alliance to help you attain your goals. For the past 7 years I have worked with children, families, and young adults from various backgrounds and life situations dealing with a wide range of complex issues such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, developing healthy relationships, and sexual issues

•Now Accepting New Clients• Do you go through the motions of life feeling stressed, anxious, exhausted, angry, or sad? Do you feel numb or worry about things that haven’t even happened yet? “Why did I say that”? “Why did I do that”? "What if it happens again"? "Why me"? The conflicts you feel - with yourself, your relationships, and life, are sapping your energy and robbing you of joy. You've tried dealing with it on your own and yet it remains. You feel exhausted and powerless. "Will it be like this forever?" It certainly could be -but it doesn't have to be. You are not alone, I can help.

I'm a seasoned therapist, certified in EMDR, with a strong belief in your innate ability to heal. Does negative self-talk impair your quality of life? Are you regularly triggered by reminders of painful memories? I specialize in trauma and its symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger and complicated grief. Many are currently experiencing collective trauma and grief as a result of our tumultuous world. Those who have existing trauma and anxiety can be particularly affected.

It’s time to PAUSE, HEAL, and LIVE. We may find ourselves just existing or wrestling through our day, instead of really living. We may question what is our worth, or if we are living an authentic life. Allow me to share the journey of your discovery towards finding purpose and meaning. I am a passionate, grateful, compassionate, flawed, human being, seeking to contribute to the growth and wellness of any who desire to journey this thing we call life. My aim is to help you meet your goals and needs, and discover hidden strengths and values that makes life worth living by using strategies grounded in best practices and evidence-based.

My practice of psychotherapy draws on Jungian, existential, and relational psychologies as well as the world's great spiritual paths, with emphasis on the Buddhist and Daoist traditions. This is more than a cognitive or insight-oriented process: it is an energetic, embodied practice involving dreams, intuition, meditation, and imaginal process, with the the understanding that clarifying our unique purpose in this life is an essential element of healing psyche and body. I'm also a licensed acupuncturist and for those who are interested I incorporate acupuncture and other aspects of Chinese medicine in psychotherapy.

Are you and your partner stuck in a repeating conflict cycle? Are you struggling with intimacy? Would you like to feel more authentic or whole in connecting with your partner and others? I work with couples and individuals to create a warm and safe relationship where they can explore who they are, why they are, and what is in the way of their intimacy and thriving.

Are you bogged down by issues that have gone on for far too long? Do you want to break free from bad habits, old ways of thinking of yourself, or restrictive fears? It is my life passion to help people overcome the shadows that trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and difficult relationships cast on their outlook and self-concept. I consider it a great honor to help my clients navigate their lives to being their full, vibrant, uninhibited, healthy selves. I customize my approach including session duration and frequency to best meet their needs. I am currently accepting new clients, so feel free to get in touch with me.

Hello! I work with individuals and couples making their way through tough situations. My goal is to support your most authentic well-being; helping you reclaim your essential self by examining beliefs that can lock in difficult relationship dynamics and constrain your deepest longings, guiding the process of peacefully resolving inner conflict you may experience, and supporting your personal growth through challenging times.

I provide individual, family and couples counseling for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. First session you and I will identify issues that you would like to work on and we will come up with a plan of action on how to implement your goals. I work with you throughout our sessions to come up with an optimal outcome for your life situation. Visit me also at www.alaskatherapy.com for more information.

As an immigrant, I have become part of a country that values diversity and integration, where I experienced the transformation of my life and therefore the transformation of my surroundings. While living in Alaska, I realized there is a need for mental health professionals who understand the implications of being an immigrant, and the importance of processing the loss of your language, food, music, friends, and place. Who also understand the difficulty of not knowing how to preserve who we are while adopting the values and gifts of the country which opened its doors to us.

I am skilled in working with individuals who experience adjustment issues, trauma histories, challenges with mood regulation, relationship challenges, stress, gender dysphoria, and other many other life challenges including addiction. I especially enjoy working with those individuals who live alternative lifestyles and who have alternative relationships. I specialize in gender identity. I am comfortable working with individuals under the GLBTQ+ umbrella. While working on my Master's Degree (2007-2010), I had a concentrated focus on gender dysphoria and transgender issues. I have been working with individuals who are dually diagnosed (serious mental illness and addiction or developmental disabilities and serious mental illness since 1991.)

Do you ever wish you could truly be listened to and understood? I have felt the intensity of that longing and know the joy of having it answered. Because of my experience, I love connecting with people, building relationships, and hearing people's true hearts. It can feel scary to invite another person into our deepest places, but it can help us clarify who we are and allow us to experience healing within a safe relationship. This is why I love counseling. It is a joy to walk alongside people as they discover who they are made to be.

I draw on my years in the worlds of holistic, hospital, and international medicine, Somatic Experiencing (SE) and co-regulating touch therapies, deep wilderness, midwifery, refugee/asylum work, and lived practice in many spiritual traditions in order to collaborate with clients and uncover their authentic, often surprising, resilience.

Leading a rich, meaningful life, is hard to do in our complex world, and, consequently, most of us find ourselves "in over our heads" as lovers, parents, workers, and leaders. Growing into a larger, better version of self requires fundamental changes to mindset, and that takes courage, deep learning, and a commitment to ongoing growth and development. Having a guide can help.

Welcome to my practice. My name is Megan Russell-Licata, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Anchorage who helps people navigate the roundabouts of life. I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

I work at Greatland Clinical Associates located in Anchorage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a supportive, respectful and collaborative therapeutic environment where you can fully explore your concerns, challenges, and values. I support the humanistic principles that people are best helped by a therapist who is psychologically present and establishes a therapeutic environment that is accepting, empathic, and authentic. The relationship the client and therapist build is itself an important agent of change and therefore, is an integral part of the therapy focus.

The mission of my therapeutic approach is to empower you. For healthy change to occur a healthy space that provides compassion, honesty and listening is essential. I listen well, and without judgment, but I do give practical support and clearly communicate with you what I am observing in our time together. I believe that no matter how overwhelmed you feel there are opportunities for health and growth, and there are techniques to help you better navigate this time of change.

I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families who are seeking to improve their mental and relational health. I specializes in working with individuals and couples treating concerns related to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, infidelity, and domestic violence. ​