Therapists in Matanuska Susitna County, AK
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and EMDR-trained trauma specialist, I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate the emotional complexities of sex addiction and its impact on relationships. My approach is compassionate, understanding, and focused on healing both the individual and their relationships.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and EMDR-trained trauma specialist, I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate the emotional complexities of sex addiction and its impact on relationships. My approach is compassionate, understanding, and focused on healing both the individual and their relationships.
I am dedicated to helping people overcome personal challenges, establish healthy balance and achieve lasting change through mindfulness-based approaches. These practices are very helpful for clients faced with issues such as anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, relationship/family issues, stress-related physical problems and life transitions. I have provided counseling services for over 35 years to children, teens, and adults and customize therapy to meet your specific needs and goals. To that end I have trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, in the belief that no one size fits all.
I am dedicated to helping people overcome personal challenges, establish healthy balance and achieve lasting change through mindfulness-based approaches. These practices are very helpful for clients faced with issues such as anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, relationship/family issues, stress-related physical problems and life transitions. I have provided counseling services for over 35 years to children, teens, and adults and customize therapy to meet your specific needs and goals. To that end I have trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, in the belief that no one size fits all.
I specialize in work with clients who are dealing with grief, healing from abuse, navigating women’s issues, and struggling with anxiety, depression and other life and mental health concerns. I have a special love for working with those in the LGBTQ plus community, and am passionate about offering an inclusive and healing space for all. I offer individual, family and couples counseling sessions, and enjoy working with people of all ages who are looking for growth and change.
I specialize in work with clients who are dealing with grief, healing from abuse, navigating women’s issues, and struggling with anxiety, depression and other life and mental health concerns. I have a special love for working with those in the LGBTQ plus community, and am passionate about offering an inclusive and healing space for all. I offer individual, family and couples counseling sessions, and enjoy working with people of all ages who are looking for growth and change.
If you need a committed and competent professional to help you with making changes in your life and how you experience it, I'd be more than happy to talk with you about what that might look like. I'm a lifer, dedicated to my profession, my clients, and to making your efforts count so that they lead to real and lasting changes. I work hard to get you results that are as quick as possible, and that will last through the lifespan. I am licensed in both Washington State and Alaska. I offer conventional psychotherapeutic services, as well as Tier 2 services for the highly motivated individual.
If you need a committed and competent professional to help you with making changes in your life and how you experience it, I'd be more than happy to talk with you about what that might look like. I'm a lifer, dedicated to my profession, my clients, and to making your efforts count so that they lead to real and lasting changes. I work hard to get you results that are as quick as possible, and that will last through the lifespan. I am licensed in both Washington State and Alaska. I offer conventional psychotherapeutic services, as well as Tier 2 services for the highly motivated individual.
Through The Woods Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palmer, AK 99645 (Online Only)
My name is Valerie and I am here to help. Asking for help is one of the hardest things to do. The first step has been taken so keep pushing forward. Life throws us curve balls and make us feel stuck or alone. Working together, I aim to help you through your struggles and reconnect you with your inner strengths. You know you best and I will meet you there. As a retired/veteran service member, I understand the challenges and complexes we can face. You are not alone and I would like the opportunity to walk with you on your journey to healing.
My name is Valerie and I am here to help. Asking for help is one of the hardest things to do. The first step has been taken so keep pushing forward. Life throws us curve balls and make us feel stuck or alone. Working together, I aim to help you through your struggles and reconnect you with your inner strengths. You know you best and I will meet you there. As a retired/veteran service member, I understand the challenges and complexes we can face. You are not alone and I would like the opportunity to walk with you on your journey to healing.
Refocus Counseling Ministry, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear, detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night tears. Facing another day in Alaska with loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation is too much! Relationships suffer from conflict and lack of intimacy, distraction is inevitable.Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. Emotional control, seems like only a vague dream, that is illusive and beyond you. You are on your way towards healing, We can show you with
There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear, detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night tears. Facing another day in Alaska with loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation is too much! Relationships suffer from conflict and lack of intimacy, distraction is inevitable.Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. Emotional control, seems like only a vague dream, that is illusive and beyond you. You are on your way towards healing, We can show you with
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
Experiential Play Therapy is a model of play therapy with a strong belief in the child’s quest for health. Only the child knows their particular perceptions of their life’s dilemmas. Therefore, in Experiential Play Therapy, the child is allowed to be the director of the play. In that process, they will utilize toys and their own creativity to recreate their experience in an environment that enables them to approach their struggles so that they are able to regain the power that has been lost in the actual event or environment. The therapist becomes a partner in the child’s quest, assuming whatever role the child requests.
Experiential Play Therapy is a model of play therapy with a strong belief in the child’s quest for health. Only the child knows their particular perceptions of their life’s dilemmas. Therefore, in Experiential Play Therapy, the child is allowed to be the director of the play. In that process, they will utilize toys and their own creativity to recreate their experience in an environment that enables them to approach their struggles so that they are able to regain the power that has been lost in the actual event or environment. The therapist becomes a partner in the child’s quest, assuming whatever role the child requests.
Paul Baysinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palmer, AK 99645
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with out of control sexual behaviors or pornography? Do you feel overwhelmed with anger, loneliness, shame, fear, and/or guilt and unsure whom to trust or where to get help? If you are facing the betrayal and pain of coming to terms with an addicted spouse, or you are desperate to break free from pornography or sexual addiction, know that confidential and supportive counseling is available to help you begin, and maintain sobriety, and live in healthy relationship with spouse, family, and friends.
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with out of control sexual behaviors or pornography? Do you feel overwhelmed with anger, loneliness, shame, fear, and/or guilt and unsure whom to trust or where to get help? If you are facing the betrayal and pain of coming to terms with an addicted spouse, or you are desperate to break free from pornography or sexual addiction, know that confidential and supportive counseling is available to help you begin, and maintain sobriety, and live in healthy relationship with spouse, family, and friends.
Hi, I am Khuyen Luu, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I apply a holistic approach to support you in the journey from where you are to where you want to be. The focus of my practice is helping all of my clients to be free from their negative past experiences to live their life with their full potentials. with a Client-Centered approach, I meet you where you are and work with you to create therapeutic goals that work for you. I utilize Reality therapy, EMDR (Eyes Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, IFS (Internal Family System) in my practice.
Hi, I am Khuyen Luu, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I apply a holistic approach to support you in the journey from where you are to where you want to be. The focus of my practice is helping all of my clients to be free from their negative past experiences to live their life with their full potentials. with a Client-Centered approach, I meet you where you are and work with you to create therapeutic goals that work for you. I utilize Reality therapy, EMDR (Eyes Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, IFS (Internal Family System) in my practice.
Refocus Counseling - Marriage
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654
As a Couples, Marriage and Family Therapist, we want you to know that even if you are at “Divorce Door” , and the “D” word is getting thrown around, even if there has been infidelity in your marriage, it is NOT to late! In our time together, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital/relationship conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore the love you once had. The information we will work through has saved thousands of marriages from the pain of unresolved conflict and the disaster of divorce. Our successful approach to building UP relationship, can help you build up yours!
As a Couples, Marriage and Family Therapist, we want you to know that even if you are at “Divorce Door” , and the “D” word is getting thrown around, even if there has been infidelity in your marriage, it is NOT to late! In our time together, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital/relationship conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore the love you once had. The information we will work through has saved thousands of marriages from the pain of unresolved conflict and the disaster of divorce. Our successful approach to building UP relationship, can help you build up yours!
Edmore Mangena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
My name is Edmore (Ed) Mangena, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska. I have practiced in Alaska since 2006 and I have worked with all ages, children and families, individuals, and couples. I use an integrated approach to therapy that is anchored in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I use person centered therapy for its emphasis on relationship and existential therapy for its supportive approach. I believe providing clients with a supportive non-judgmental space enables them to workout their issues to resolution or to clarity.
My name is Edmore (Ed) Mangena, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska. I have practiced in Alaska since 2006 and I have worked with all ages, children and families, individuals, and couples. I use an integrated approach to therapy that is anchored in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I use person centered therapy for its emphasis on relationship and existential therapy for its supportive approach. I believe providing clients with a supportive non-judgmental space enables them to workout their issues to resolution or to clarity.
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Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
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Going to a counselor can be pretty frightening; my goal is to make it as comfortable as possible. I believe that we all need help at times to work through difficult issues in our lives. I count it a privilege to help clients with the stresses of life. Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible-no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more.
Going to a counselor can be pretty frightening; my goal is to make it as comfortable as possible. I believe that we all need help at times to work through difficult issues in our lives. I count it a privilege to help clients with the stresses of life. Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible-no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more.
Renew Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654
Waitlist for new clients
Send a message to be placed on the waitlist. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
Send a message to be placed on the waitlist. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
Katherine Foster-Dalmolin (Karuna Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Karuna Counseling, LLC (Jenna Henchey)
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals from pre-teens to adults navigate the complexities of life. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to create customized treatment plans that empower clients to reach their goals. I hold a Master of Social Work and have worked in a National Child Trauma Center as a Child and Family Therapist, providing trauma-informed, strengths-based and neurodiversity affirming therapy where clients can process experiences, build coping skills, and cultivate their own self-compass.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals from pre-teens to adults navigate the complexities of life. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to create customized treatment plans that empower clients to reach their goals. I hold a Master of Social Work and have worked in a National Child Trauma Center as a Child and Family Therapist, providing trauma-informed, strengths-based and neurodiversity affirming therapy where clients can process experiences, build coping skills, and cultivate their own self-compass.
Are you feeling socially isolated, overwhelmed, or struggling with anxiety and stress? Seeking wholeness, happiness, and freedom? You're not alone. These challenges can be painful and exhausting, impacting your quality of life and leading to long-term health issues. This cycle can erode joy, intimacy, and hope. But you don't have to go through this alone. Choose the professional care you need and deserve. At Lighted Path Therapy Services, our experienced therapists are here to support your healing journey.
Are you feeling socially isolated, overwhelmed, or struggling with anxiety and stress? Seeking wholeness, happiness, and freedom? You're not alone. These challenges can be painful and exhausting, impacting your quality of life and leading to long-term health issues. This cycle can erode joy, intimacy, and hope. But you don't have to go through this alone. Choose the professional care you need and deserve. At Lighted Path Therapy Services, our experienced therapists are here to support your healing journey.
Karuna Counseling, LLC (Deven Watsjold)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
A born and raised Alaskan and a current military spouse, I want to work with you to help support you through life's most challenging moments. I have experience working with adults, veterans/active duty military, LGBTQIA+, and folks from all walks of life. I take a person centered, non judgmental approach, establishing a safe place and a strong therapeutic relationship as the basis of all of our work. Additionally, I intermingle CBT, DBT, and EMDR into my approach in order to create long lasting change for you.
A born and raised Alaskan and a current military spouse, I want to work with you to help support you through life's most challenging moments. I have experience working with adults, veterans/active duty military, LGBTQIA+, and folks from all walks of life. I take a person centered, non judgmental approach, establishing a safe place and a strong therapeutic relationship as the basis of all of our work. Additionally, I intermingle CBT, DBT, and EMDR into my approach in order to create long lasting change for you.
Sara Furcini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Talkeetna, AK 99676 (Online Only)
Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. If you're in a cycle of depression, stress, or anxiety, it's time to prioritize and care for yourself. When suffering goes unchecked it has a way of affecting your personality, your performance, and your relationships. You lose perspective, patience, and the ability to cope effectively. In time, negative thinking becomes a way of life.
Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. If you're in a cycle of depression, stress, or anxiety, it's time to prioritize and care for yourself. When suffering goes unchecked it has a way of affecting your personality, your performance, and your relationships. You lose perspective, patience, and the ability to cope effectively. In time, negative thinking becomes a way of life.
"Freedom is what you do with what has been done to you," (Jean-Paul Sartre). We all have had things done to us. These things do not define us - the key is what we do with them afterward. I believe each and every person has what they need right inside of them; thus my job is not to fix or change, but to teach the skills to help you tap into that inner source. The answers you are looking for are available and can be found.
"Freedom is what you do with what has been done to you," (Jean-Paul Sartre). We all have had things done to us. These things do not define us - the key is what we do with them afterward. I believe each and every person has what they need right inside of them; thus my job is not to fix or change, but to teach the skills to help you tap into that inner source. The answers you are looking for are available and can be found.
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Number of Therapists in Matanuska Susitna County, AK
100+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Matanuska Susitna County, AK who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 82% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Grief |
| 63% | Coping Skills |
| 62% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Aetna |
| 67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 59% | Premera Blue Cross |
How Therapists in Matanuska Susitna County, AK see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 21% | Male |