Therapists in Alaska

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have experience working in the mental health and human services field for over 20 years. I support individuals through life's challenges by helping them in accessing their personal strengths and cultivating the skills needed to navigate toward a balanced and healthy life. I enjoy working with older teens and adults experiencing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, complex medical conditions, adjustment and life transitions, and issues related to sexual identity and orientation.

Chugach Counseling & Consulting is an EMDR trauma-focused practice. All of our clinicians are either certified in EMDR or in the process of obtaining certification. We work with teens 16+ & adults individually as well as couples ( EFT). Clinicians: Stacey Brown-LPC, Samantha Getha-LCSW, Julissa Corona-LCSW, Miriam Albert-LPC, and Michelle Maddalozzo-LCSW. Each clinician offers different specialties and schedules. Please check out www.chugachcounseling.com to learn more about each clinician.

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 19 years 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.

I bring exceptional training and over twenty years of experience serving my clients. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and seniors. I have worked with a wide variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. Together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges. Whether you’re struggling with trauma, overcoming addiction, or depression, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. We have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have been providing solution-focused mental health services to individuals, couples and families for 20 years. I provide a comfortable, confidential, and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. I accept most insurances. I am unable to accept Medicaid and Denali Kid Care at this time.

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 and trauma-focused lens using EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and DBT. 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.

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.

Roxie Powell is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFT-A) who works within a humanistic-experiential perspective. Roxie enjoys working with a broad spectrum of clients including children ages 5+, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. Roxie is passionate about relational counseling and uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as her primary approach to working with couples and families to transform their communication style. She utilizes an attachment-based lens and believes that healing relational trauma is essential for lasting connection. This is supported by research in the field of attachment science.

I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals committed to exploring their maladaptive behaviors and concerning emotional experiences. Psychodynamic therapy emphasizes the relationship between the therapist and client as the core of the healing process. Working in therapy with me is going beyond the symptoms and moving deeper to what fuels the anxiety, depression, anger, etc. We hope to arrive at a goal of better understanding you as a person and what fuels your thoughts, feelings, desires and hopes. I work with the client to develop a goal, while always keeping in mind the goal of long-term emotional growth and stability.

"When nothing is certain, anything is possible." As a therapist, I consider it an honor to be a part of your life as you undergo transformation. Every day clients I work with find relief as the quality of their life improves. My role in your journey is to provide support and guidance while you achieve amazing goals. I approach the challenges faced by my clients by assisting them to see their strengths, resources, and potential. Life throws many challenges our way, but with compassion, warmth, and creativity, I can help you overcome the obstacles.

Seeking support can be intimidating. It takes courage to know when to ask for the help we cannot provide ourselves. Thanks for being here, that is a great first step. I provide non-judgmental, person-centered support to individuals in various stages of life. If you are finding it difficult to deal with challenge, transition and change in your life- you are not alone. Depression, anxiety, grief and loss can change the way we view the world and impact our ability to cope in a healthy and consistent way. Maybe you have specific mental health needs or are just looking for a safe, positive space to explore yourself more deeply.

Hi, my name is Kristian Gallegos and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is client-centered and holistic. I focus on emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, OCD, sex/relationship therapy, among others. The clients that I have worked with are very diverse in terms of ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion. I am very comfortable and at ease in adapting to a client's identity. When it comes to communication style, I am assertive and direct. Of course, I communicate with compassion and empathy.

Headlight is proud to offer Anchorage, AK a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!

My name is Megh Yarmak, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Maternal Mental Health. I provide counseling and support for moms, dads, and families having difficulty within the childbearing/childrearing spectrum. I also work with parents who have suffered the loss of their little ones and with hopeful parents who are struggling with the heartbreak of infertility. Together my client's and I work to create strong families and healthy beginnings by laying a solid foundation for the future.

Life is challenging. Therapy is an opportunity for healing and growth from the pains, struggles, and hurts of life. As a therapist, I hope to create an empathetic environment in which the client feels supported, seen, heard, and valued as they explore their feelings, thoughts, and beliefs. My goal is to bring curiosity and compassion into the clients story. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that everyone is made for connection, healing, and growth. My ideal client is one who has a deep passion for something different in their life and willing to do the hard work to find joy and connection.

My name is Maliko and I am a second generation Japanese American living in Fairbanks, Alaska, also known as Tanana Dene Land. I specialize in somatic based, neurodivergent affirming, trauma responsive therapy. Whether you're struggling with a new diagnosis or you're just struggling, learning the what and the why of our brain-body system can help us build understanding for ourselves as we learn how to navigate emotional turmoil.

I believe in the power of connection and relationships. Many times in our lives, we come into places where we get stuck, feel disconnected, and wonder about our place in this life. This can look like depression, anxiety, disconnection, broken relationships, or more. My aim is to help you feel more settled within yourself, to develop more fulfilling and satisfying relationships, and to create purpose and meaning in your life. Through our time together, it's my sincere hope you will begin to experience the happiness and satisfaction that you are searching for in your life

Do you feel constantly overwhelmed or ever realize that feelings of anger or sadness have “hijacked” you and taken over control of your behaviors? Or maybe you are feeling alone and disconnected. What might it look like for you to experience feelings of peace, hope and joy more regularly? Restoration Family Therapy, LLC. desires to walk with you along your unique journey of healing and growth. Our initial paperwork is easily accessed online and appointments are conveniently offered by Telehealth, where in the comfort of your own home you can improve self regulation of emotional reactivity and restore relationship bonds with others.

Life can be challenging and painful. Medication and antibiotics may be needed to address significant infected physical wounds. The same process is needed to address infections of the Heart. Medication takes time to work. The healing process takes effort. It doesn’t come easy. There are no quick fixes. The right medications attack the root, which in turn, fixes the symptoms. What are some HEART medications needed to address psychological/emotional infections? Self-awareness, forgiveness, understanding/acceptance, renewal of the mind, purpose, connection and belonging! Find freedom TODAY!