Therapists in Anchorage County, AK

I use a relational and down to earth approach to help clients rediscover and empower themselves. At the heart of my practice is the belief in the potential for every individual, despite their circumstances, to not just survive but thrive amidst the hardships of life. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, 12 as a licensed psychologist. I specialized in chronic mental illness and trauma during my residency and have since expanded to working with adults with a wide variety of presenting concerns.

Please note - telehealth only! Hi! My name is Elaina and I enjoy helping people who struggle with difficult feelings such as anxiety and depression, sexuality and gender identity struggles, as well as substance use and addiction. Whether it's a lifelong battle with addiction, a recent life change, or struggles with anxiety or depression, life has a way of sending us something we may need a little help learning to overcome.

Hello! My name is Patty Quinn and I have a passion for working with young children and families and helping them realize their full potential. I strongly believe that parents know their children best and I appreciate my role as a guide in supporting families and children realize their full capacities. I have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral challenges, and Attachment issues. I've been privileged to see the impact play therapy can have on a child as well as the entire family system.

Kat is a long-time Alaskan who has lived and worked in the Mat-Su Valley since 1996. A hopeless geek, she enjoys all things science fiction and fantasy with a particular love for Star Trek and the Marvel Universe. She has many hobbies including reading, roller derby, cat rescue and crafts. She also loves exploring the Alaskan outdoors with her husband and their blended family of 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Professionally, she has been a counselor for 13 years and has been doing EMDR for 5 years. Her goal is helping clients overcome the barriers that keep them from living full and authentic lives.

WWC was created because we are passionate about supporting women to live their best lives. It is important that we create a  space specifically to meet women’s unique needs. Likely you found us because, despite being very successful in your life, you’ve realized that something is missing. Spending so much time and energy in the hustle of getting things done doesn’t always leave much time or energy for the more subtle things life has to offer: enjoyment, connection and intimacy.

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.

The way to complete a long journey is to begin taking small steps. No matter what issue you have face today, I believe that you do have the power to change it. Whether or not your problems are new, old, big, or small, I want to support you in finding your goals and then making a path to achieving them. I feel that having good mental health is a life-long journey and want to support you wherever you are in your journey.

I focus on the strengths inherent in each individual, couple, and family. My fundamental belief is that people are innately good and that psychological problems often stem from a rigid or outdated coping system. I stress each individual's growth and the importance of self-actualization. In couples' therapy, there is an emphasis on learning to listen to the emotional truth of the other, while gaining greater authenticity in expressing one's own truth. Through genuine appreciation of one another, couples can learn to re-create, or perhaps experience for the very first time, true understanding, connection, joy and love.

Throughout our lives we develop belief systems about how and who we 'should' be. These systems create thought, emotion, and behavior patterns that lead to an experience of separation and isolation. I view therapy as an odyssey that moves us back into intimate relationship with self and other.

A wise artist once said, "The truth is, I need help, but I just can't imagine who I'd be if I was happy." It's common to feel more comfortable in a state of depression, anxiety, or stress when these have been your only companions. What would it be like if you were happy? I am not here to promise a constant state of happiness, but I will promise that I will accompany and support you in your journey toward healing and peace.

My approach is holistic using the mind, body and spirit connection. I am experienced working with crisis, depression, anxiety, and adults who experienced childhood trauma. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for clients to begin to explore their thoughts, feelings, memories, and dreams,

Are you a first responder, military/veteran or emergency medical staff? Does your life seems unrecognizable and you're wondering how the hell you got here? Do you constantly feel worried, on edge, nervous or anxious and don't know how to change it? Are you drinking more than you want just to cope with life, or make it through the end of the day? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, confused, lost, or depressed. And the thought of the future scares you and you don't know where to go next. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?! If this sounds familiar then I am here for you!

More than any other factor, it is the relationship between client and therapist that has been found to profoundly impact personal change. We are hurt, and healed within relationships. With this in mind, I take a relational approach to all my therapeutic work. I believe in honoring the individual needs of each client, ensuring they are known, seen, and heard. While also gently offering alternative to one’s longstanding views of self, others, and the world. I take a special interest in expanding the social and wellness supports of individuals outside the therapy room.

As a clinical therapist I am committed to treating the whole person; spirit, mind, and body. I am an EMDR provider and facilitate holistic treatment to adults, adolescents, and couples with a variety of needs.

Ready to turn a new page in the chapter of your life? Take a deep breath, envision the new you without judgement. Self-assertive, healthy boundaries, free of anxiety, renewed understanding of the strengths and weakness within you, improved communication in your relationships: this can be you. My work focuses on providing quality mental health services to individuals suffering with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. In addition, I assist individuals currently experiencing significant stressors from work, life transitions, relationships, or grief.

My approach to therapy relies on establishing a collaborative relationship with my patient(s) so that we can work together to identify the habitual patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that keep you from enjoying the quality of life you would like for yourself. I create a supportive environment that allows you the patient to talk openly without fear of judgment. By the time you leave therapy you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will take away a set of skills that will help you effectively cope with whatever challenges life may present in the future.

Life is so dynamic and our mental health is just one part. To acknowledge that, I like to start with a holistic approach by creating a foundation built with nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Once this is established, we will work on the root of your struggles in mental health whether its depression, anxiety or relationships and anything in between. We will create unique goals specific to your needs that will empower you to feel happier and healthier...ultimately leading you towards living your most authentic life. I primarily work with adults 18 and over. In network with most major insurances.

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.

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.