Therapists in Midtown, Anchorage, AK

HELLO! Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, "when did things get so tough?" I’m here to help. I have more than 15 years of experience working with kids, teens, adults, and families who are facing challenges to promote healing from past traumas, difficult relationships, and overwhelming feelings.

My counseling style is eclectic giving my clients an opportunity to receive treatment customized to their specific needs. I am humorous, patient, understanding, and an excellent listener. I have over 18 years of experience as an addictions counselor and provide services to individuals experiencing a wide range of issues such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other mental health concerns, I know change is possible. My greatest desire as a therapist is to assist clients through their journey of healing by providing them the necessary support to thrive!

One of my passions is to encourage the strengthening of healthy relationships. This could be healthy relationship with oneself, your loved ones, others in your community or even your finances. Sometimes the stressors of life can interfere with us experiencing life on our own terms. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress, financial stress, trauma, or addiction issues, together we can explore ways for you to reach your goals.

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. - Dalai Lama

I believe that successful therapy work begins with a good relationship between therapist and client, and therefore seek to ensure a common ground to build upon. Early in my career I discovered that often presenting issues have roots from our childhood experiences and relationships. I have dedicated much of my training since to becoming proficient in working with trauma and dissociative symptoms. The good news is that we can process these experiences, and grow to create a greater quality of life!

Do you or your child feel stuck and struggling with anxiety symptoms, unwanted relationship patterns, depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, or difficulty recovering from a painful experience? I will support you or your child with a safe space that provides compassion, honesty, without judgment, practical support, and clear communication of my observations in our time together.

Welcome to Life Centered Therapy and Spiritual Counseling, LLC. With over 20 years in the field of behavioral health and addictions, my goal is to help you achieve balance and well-being at your pace. My specialty is working with transgender individuals, spiritual connections with a lifestyle of recovery. I believe that everyone has the right to express their authentic self and reach their full potential as human beings. I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, crisis, trauma utilizing relaxation techniques, stress management, spirituality or other challenges of daily living.

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.

As a committed Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in working with preschool and elementary age children and their families. Children do not always have the language they need to work through their struggles. If we listen and allow the toys to be their words and play to be their language, they tell us so much. Every child has a unique wonder and light inside of them, sometimes they just need help developing their tools to be their best self. Play is how children express themselves, practice and learn new tasks, and regulate emotions. Many children can benefit from play therapy.

With life comes challenges; beautiful and heavy or dark. Every person has a story and it is valuable! I believe that while trauma can have a powerful impact, we are incredibly resilient. Every human deserves to experience healing, to live life fully, and thrive. I am holistic and humanistic; mind, body, soul, spirit are connected. I believe in the power of curiosity, energy, grace, connection, and humor. Therapy offers new learning, self-discovery, skill-building, growth, and healing. With practice we learn to work through trauma to be fully present for all the moments in this life. Be curious. I look forward to connecting with you!

Evening and weekend hours are available for Telehealth. Office Hours: Sundays through Thursdays (4:00 pm - 9:00 pm). Please send an inquiry or request to have a free 15-minute FREE phone consultation. If you are hurting, fearful, confused, sad, stressed, or surrounded by overwhelming things in life, I am here to guide you through; to cultivate and reconnect with your innate strength to heal your wounds and live a quality life. My focus is to work collaboratively with you to find a unique and individualized process or solution that would take you further along in your healing journey.

I am currently accepting new clients with little to no wait time! I work with individuals, couples and families to develop healthy coping strategies to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

COUPLES: Too long since you felt connected to your partner? Fight all the time? Has there been a betrayal? A lack of intimacy? I show you how to understand each other, break down barriers, and create better habits. Couples who use my tools create more joy and connection - permanently. For the cost of a divorce you can instead have the loving, connected, joyous relationship you want. I'm a Certified Gottman Therapist, which is a couples method. NOW Offering Discernment Counseling: if you aren't sure if you want to end the relationship, this is a process to help you gain clarity and confidence about your decision, whatever you choose.

Do you experience times when you are controlled by intense emotions or are paralyzed by anxiety/fear, and at other times you feel detached and numb. Are you haunted by traumatic memories that overwhelm you or disturb your sleep with vivid nightmares. Is it difficult to get up in the morning to face another day of loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation. Perhaps your relationship suffers from conflict and lack of intimacy or you are going through a breakup. Are you a parent and teen who are locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration.

Introducing Outpatient Intensive Therapy: “Unlocking Healing Potential” Are you tired of feeling stuck and frustrated in your journey towards emotional well-being? Traditional weekly counseling sessions may not be enough for individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, or anxiety stemming from past or present-day experiences. We understand that accessing and processing buried pain can be overwhelming within the confines of a short therapy session. That's why we offer a groundbreaking solution: Outpatient Intensive Therapy. Our program is specifically designed for individuals in need of intensive intervention and treatment.

My focus is on working with individuals and families helping them become whole again. I have lived in Alaska on and off for 20 years, grew up in Minnesota, military spouse for 20 years, and have two young adult children. I work from a variety of therapeutic frameworks to help achieve holistic harmony and wellness. I have been a therapist for many years with children, teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities that focus on a client's strengths as well as regaining balance such as EMDR, Somatic (SPI), EFT, CT, CBT, DBT and solution focused therapies.

I believe what people need to be well in life is to feel heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. I provide this to my clients through active and reflective listening, powerful questioning to provoke deeper thinking about one's challenges, and manageable practices to help you understand your own thoughts and beliefs about your challenges. When struggling with challenging issues such as end-of-life, grief, and depression, life can feel heavy and unmanageable. Clarifying one's needs and values can be a good starting point for creating goals to work toward. Having measurable goals provides purpose when things seem hopeless.

At some point in our lives, we will experience sadness, anger, betrayal, trauma, loss, anxiety and stress. This is the human condition, however depending on how we respond, this may be a warning that we are attaching negative thoughts to this pain and labeling it as suffering. Pain is not inevitable, suffering is optional. When we are able to change our thinking, we can change our responses to it. My intent is to create a safe space for people to explore and investigate their thoughts, resolve inner conflicts and achieve balance in their lives. With support and guidance, we have the power to end our suffering and heal.