I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can share what you're experiencing and be heard. Working together we will explore and identify ways in which you will be able to navigate what you are experiencing in a way that is most helpful for you.

After over 25 years working and living in rural and urban Alaska as a teacher, painter and counselor, I saw the need for offering counseling and guidance outside conventional settings. The Dome Arts house is a second home located in a quiet, historic neighborhood. It includes a playroom, working art studio, comfortable living room area, small kitchen and sunny, peaceful backyard with garden. I am dedicated to creating and maintaining an atmosphere which encourages reflection, healing and growth.

As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. Well our whole world just changed with this pandemic, and everything now falls under that category. Let us help you navigate these uncharted waters. No matter what challenge this all is bringing up for you let us support you in finding a way through this and finding your inner strength during this time.

Have you been dealing with the challenges of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, or relationship issues? Maybe these issues are new or perhaps they were lurking before the COVID-19 crisis came to be, and now you feel more out of control than ever. Perhaps you find yourself wondering why you can't seem to get a grip on this "new normal" or feel your burden is just too heavy to carry alone any longer. This pandemic and it's effects are profound, and mental wellness is second only to physical health. I have embraced doing therapy in person and online in light of these events, so you can still get the support you need.

I have been fortunate to have worked in the mental health and behavioral health fields since 1999 and have practiced as a therapist since 2006. I have worked with women in abusive relationships, homeless populations, individuals struggling with opiod dependence and individuals suffering from chronic medical illness. I have also worked residential treatment with children and adolescents and outpatient with children, adolescents, couples and families. I currently prefer to work with ages 12-adult in my practice. I see clients via teletherapy who live in Alaska and Oregon. I am licensed in both states, but reside in Alaska.

Pain & Suffering are common to life, but personal to you & yours. We live the stories we've had told about us & told ourselves, connected in a web of relationships with both people & ideas. Some of these narratives add to our agency, our freedom of choice, while others pigeonhole us into categories that make it difficult to pursue our preferences. In times of need people turn to those who can best support & advocate for our preferances, over & against overwhelming problems. Most of the time these supports are part of our natural circles,sometimes others are drawn into our Team of Life.

Often people begin looking for a counselor when things in their life haven’t been going the way they want. Perhaps you’re struggling with worrying about the future, or stuck thinking about the past. Maybe something feels missing, or maybe you feel lost and unsure how to move forward in your life. Or like many, perhaps you’re sitting there wishing life came with directions so you could start sorting out the storm of thoughts, emotions, and memories you face each day. If so, I want you to know you don’t have to face this alone. I’m here to help.

I offer 24/7 counseling services when you need to talk to someone, I have my phone on me. So feel free to call or text. Successful treatment of depression, anxiety and Trauma/PTSD with my past clients. I enjoy working with all types of demographics whether it be a life change or lingering mental health issues I am excited to work with you. I have been lucky enough to have worked in a variety of settings giving me unique insight to critical life situations such as: divorce, loss of a loved one, legal issues, family members with severe mental illness.

If you are here reading this, you have already taken the first step! Let me help guide you down the path that you seem to be stuck on. I tend to meet my clients where they are at, meaning I can offer feedback and suggestions, or just sit back and listen while you process your thoughts. I offer a safe and comfortable place for you to not only tell your story, but to truly be heard; you will never be judged. The pace at which we work is oftentimes set by you, and I will respect that.

Are you questioning your faith in God? Does it feel you are alone, lost, or depressed? Are you struggling with doubt, unbelief, or anger towards God? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. We're confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with Faith Confusion, Depression, or Anger Management, it it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey.

People generally accept and are open to being a "client." We are clients of accountants. We are clients of attorneys. We are clients of personal trainers. But clients in counseling tend to keep that identity much closer to the chest. When we are unhappy or stuck-perfectly normal emotions-most don't want to disclose being in counseling. It's as if intense emotions are a flaw, or a result of poor willpower. Kachemak Counseling rejects this stigma. We esteem those who seek personal growth and self-awareness as strong, brave and actualized. As Brene Brown puts it in her book, these are people who dare greatly. These are our clients.

Growing up, I was inspired by the uniqueness of the human story. This fascination led me to obtain a Master’s degree in counseling psychology. My mission is to provide a safe, confidential and meaningful therapy experience. Whether you are looking for a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings, or are seeking assistance in navigating a difficult time in your life, I am here to help. My theoretical approach includes an integrated blend of therapy techniques intended to provide an individualized approaches with each client. I consider the whole person, validating and honoring unique perspectives and experiences.

Living with anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, distracted and hypervigilent in your daily activities? This doesn’t need to become a way of life. What if there was a way to reduce chronic symptoms, have a greater understanding of yourself, improve your relationships and live life more fully? What would life be like if you were fully living and using your strengths and abilities to realize the potentials within you? Sometimes, it is hard to imagine how or where to start with changing but you don’t have to do it alone.

Are you ready to change your life? I help people uncover the strength and motivation that lie beneath familiar habits and patterns. Together we develop new ways of looking at your life and new choices for you. Yes, you need to be willing to bravely face things that are uncomfortable or stuck in your life, but we do that as just one part of turning problems into opportunity and turning opportunity into success. Anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship problems -- they are all experiences we have; they do not have to define you or stop you.

Life is full of joy, sadness, and everything in between. During the harder times, we may benefit from someone coming along side to help. Therapy is tough. It takes courage and vulnerability. I believe in the therapeutic alliance and recognize the importance of the client-therapist relationship and trust. I believe you know yourself & have the ability to heal. My hope is that together, we can identify new tools or ways of being that will lead to a more balanced and fulfilled life.

As a Jungian analyst, I work with persons facing moments of spiritual and psychological crisis or blockage, as they seek bridges to new life. Together we try to penetrate stuck places in the individual's life story to discover deeper meaning. Imagination is central in all Jungian work, and my practice sees the challenges of life symbolically, not just as obstacles but as possibilities for creative dialogue and transformation. Through work with dreams, fantasies, and memories we reimagine problems and create a path for life to move forward.

I work with clients whose psychological issues cross the boundaries between brain, body, mind, and spirit. Special interests are the broad spectrum of ADHD and related brain differences, and the anxiety caused by living with these in a misunderstanding culture. My approach integrates mindfulness practices, attention and working memory training, and depth psychology.

My name is Donna and I am here to provide a safe and supportive place for you to work on what is important to you. I believe change comes from inside and that support and guidance can help us reach our goals. I approach counseling from a strength-based perspective using cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy for younger clients. If you are having difficulty coping with life's problems, or experiencing a sense of unhappiness, choosing counseling is a brave choice. When we feel in control of our lives and less troubled, we feel better mentally, physically, and spiritually.

As a licensed professional counselor, I believe that when one is faced with challenges in life, there is hope to overcome those challenges through life changing choices. I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach focusing on changing negative patterns to increase positive coping skills to help alleviate depression, anxiety, substance abuse and relationship problems. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Gottman method, and Emotion Focused Therapy approaches. I individualize my treatment approach for each client to ensure the best possible outcome.