Therapists in Wasilla, AK

Sometimes the loss of loved ones, trauma and stressful situations seem overwhelming. I'm experienced in helping people find healthy perspectives and ways of coping with their struggles.

Kristina's private practice, Confidential Care, LLC, is focused exclusively on patients with psychiatric illness and mental health concerns. She specializes in diagnostic assessments and psychopharmacological (medication) management for adults. She has extensive knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating Mood disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Panic Disorder, Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Other Psychotic Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Substance abuse and dependency, and other mental health conditions. Kristina's goal is to provide a therapeutic alliance with patients to help promote positive mental health.

Accepting new clients! Has something traumatic happened in your life? Are you depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by your feelings? Is it hard to find life meaningful because this other stuff is just so overpowering? People in your life may not understand your trauma or loss and aren't able to give you the emotional support you so desperately want and need. I can help you navigate traumatic losses, violence, betrayal, and abuse through individual or couples counseling. Together, we'll help your mind and body be calm so you can focus on what truly matters: having meaning and purpose in your life.

I am a licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alaska and have been doing direct care counseling and therapy since 2008. I have had the privilege of being able to work with a variety of clients, age groups and client issues in multiple settings. I have worked both in residential and outpatient centers and I currently operate Lighted Path Therapy Services in Wasilla. I work with adults, teens and kids ages 4 and up. We bill most insurances and I am in network with Blue cross and Tricare. There is also a 25% discount for cash pay clients.

Alaska Counseling Excellence, Inc. believes there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential partner. A partner who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. A partner who can assist a person in discovering peace and contentment throughout life's journey. At Alaska Counseling Excellence, Inc. counselors are trained to assist a person in their life journey. Alaska Counseling Excellence, Inc. is committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.

As a Pastoral Counselor and Licensed as a Christian Clinical Counselor, I specialize in trauma work with people utilizing one of God's most amazing creatures as a helper in counseling; the beautiful, majestic horse. I am an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist and also use Equine Assisted Growth and Learning processes in family and group work. Utilizing an eternal perspective; spiritual work can also be a source of comfort in the counseling process; for others anger towards God can be an obstacle to healing. Spiritual concerns in your journey to wholeness are welcome to be addressed in the traditional office or in pastures of Alaska.

I am passionate about working with families. Whether dealing with behavioral issues in children, depressed or anxious teens, frustrated and concerned parents, or overwhelmed Mama's, I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to build a better life. Through individual, family or child therapy sessions, I help people gain skills to better manage emotions, cope with challenging feelings, and build better relationships. There’s a reason that many of my clients come to me as word of mouth referrals. My style is warm, non judgmental and down to earth, with a healthy dose of humor.

Hailing from Wooster, Ohio, Nathaniel has called Alaska home since 2004. He has a Master of Arts in Counseling and a heart for helping people connect to their partners, families, and other vital people in their lives. He has a decade of experience helping clients explore and improve their relational dynamics and personal struggles. Nathaniel is dedicated to tailoring his services to meet the specific needs of his clients in a way that honors their beliefs and values.

I help people whose lives have been impacted by trauma find hope, healing, and transformation. The impact of trauma can be seen in nearly every aspect of the human experience, manifest in our mind, body, emotions, relationships, and our deepest sense of self. If you are struggling with emotional distress, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, feeling numb or disconnected from life, or hidden in the shadow of grief and loss, the truth is that you are not alone and healing is possible.

You have already taken the first step towards a better life! By being proactive and searching for someone who can help make the changes you desire, you have shown you are ready to make this a reality. Are you wondering how life got so hard and it feels like you can’t keep up? Maybe you are not happy with yourself or your partner. Have you lost your sense of self or feel unappreciated? Perhaps you want to learn how to better communicate and reduce conflict with your partner, your family or your friends? Old answers are not working anymore and you want to create new solutions.

I grew up on the waters of Southeast Alaska where my family fished commercially & recreationally. At times we would experience rough waters and together we found refuge and safety. We made it through storms and came out stronger and more prepared. Out of this metaphor for life, Refuge Cove Counseling, named after my favorite beach in Ketchikan, Alaska was born. My goal is to provide you with a place to find refuge, a safe shelter, where you can show up authentically and vulnerably. A place where you will find support, someone to hear your story and walk alongside you on your journey to pursue healing.

My vision is to “ensure my office is a safe place for clients to experience healing while sharing their stories.” I come with strong counseling experience including working with first responders, including law enforcement, and military service members and their families; seriously mentally ill adults and emotionally disturbed adolescents; and those challenged with addictions.

Confidential Care is a private psychiatric and mental health agency dedicated to providing the highest quality therapeutic mental health services to aid individuals, couples, and families through their most difficult and challenging times. Through therapeutic services, the individual will receive emotional support, work to resolve conflicts with people, understand feelings and problems, and try out new solutions to old problems. Confidential Care offers medication management by our psychiatric nurse practitioner and comprehensive counseling services by our therapists.

You don't really like to talk about your childhood or maybe you don't even remember a lot of it. You know parts were bad, the fights, addictions, mental illness, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, maybe even the death of a loved one. You try to put it behind you but you struggle in your marriage and yell at the kids. Holidays are hard, and sometimes you wonder if it's even worth living. You overcompensate or try to be invisible, because that's how you learned to survive. You suffer from a sense of not being worthy or enough, but it doesn't have to be like that. Life can be good. You ARE worthy and you ARE enough.

As a licensed clinical therapist with more than twenty years of experience, I am able to provide quality individualized care to my clients. I can help you and your family with the challenges you may be facing. My clients trust me to support and guide them with achieving the goals they set for themselves. As someone who understands the transformative power of therapy, I am passionate about learning, listening and bringing balance to the lives of my clients. Please feel free to bring your pet into your session!

Kathleen is a nurse practitioner with both psychiatric and family practice ANCC certification. Kathleen earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT in 1989 and completed her post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND in 2020. She has many years of experience in evaluating and managing patients with mental health issues. A holistic approach viewing individuals as bio-psycho-social-spiritual beings guides her evaluations and treatment recommendations.

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 (a free consultation) 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.

I look forward to helping with issues that have been disturbing you and your loved ones. For some people it’s anxiety or depression affecting them in the here and now. For others it’s about something that happened to them years ago and continues to interfere in their life today. It may also be simply a recent change at work, pressures at home, friends, or school. Whatever the reason is, I am here for you. I work with you in a client centered manner to identify a goal that fits your needs and help you achieve that goal. I generally work with adults and teens, individually, or as a family.

Brian has been strengthening family connections for over a decade through the application of attachment focused psychotherapy and the healing power of play. Through the foundation of Attachment Theory and Child-centered Play Therapy children learn to effectively express themselves, which then creates powerful healing within the family.

Are you struggling with PTSD, past trauma, anxiety or depression? Are addictions problematic for you? Are you looking for someone who will respect your religious/spiritual beliefs? Then give me a call. I can help with all of these concerns.