Expressive Arts Therapists in Matanuska Susitna County, AK

There are times when we get stuck in the pain of sadness, discouragement, and disappointment. Sometimes we can shake ourselves out of it. Other times we may feel overwhelmed. When these feelings get in the way of being the person we want to be, having the relationships we want, or getting what we want out of life, you are not alone. Reach out for help. I am an Expressive Arts Therapist, and I guide individuals through painful times to come out the other side. Together, we use different art forms to help you identify and express how you are feeling. This is not art making. It is self-expression leading to insight and healing.

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.

In working with others, Laina's approach is holistic and client centered. The holistic approach allows a deep exploration of psychological, physiological, relational and spiritual aspects of your life. To be client centered Laina views each individual from strength based orientation and incorporates hope, encouragement, insight and guidance into each interaction. She believes the counseling process is meant to be a journey of hope.

Does your child behave in ways that confuse or frustrate you? Do they worry a lot or feel sad all the time? Are they isolating from other people or feeling like they don't want to live any more? Has your child experienced hard situations that have left them struggling to cope? Are you worried about your child and looking for ways to help them deal with their big feelings?

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.

Accepting new clients. 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.

The world grows more complex every day, changing how we live our lives, and it's bringing up a lot of stress and anxiety. We get it. The Wisdom Team provides highly respectful, confidential and individualized treatment choices for you or your family member. We also have counselors specifically dedicated for marriage and family issues. Our Addiction Recovery program is nationally accredited, and provides a warm, informal and rewarding experience for personal growth. We are in this together. Our vision is to positively impact our community; one person...one family at a time.

Respectful, supportive, positive CBT THERAPY, insight oriented, life coaching, wellness consulting, communication/problem solving and symptom mgt. for performance techniques with results. Regain control, improve relationships, communication, problem solving, work/career or sport. Brief intensive skill building tools for success. Strength based, personality specific Goal and objective setting. Be independent, yet patient; journal and homework", appreciation for incremental gains. Your individual uniqueness, intuition and inner guidance system are valued, so fine tune those To work well for you. Mind, body, spirit appreciated. Disabilities infant mental health young children. couples, marital, sex counseling, addictions, porn, horse therapy. Trauma specialist, anxiety, depression.

I specialize in providing care to veterans, families, couples, and individuals facing overwhelming life struggles in need of guidance. My clients are typically committed to learning, processing, and mastering skill sets that will generate personal growth, better relationships, and, most importantly, improved quality of life. I have helped people navigate complicated marital problems, and parent-child relationships. I provide therapeutic support to single parents, grandparents, and multigenerational caregivers. I also work with people in recovery from addiction, religion-based abuse, toxic workplaces, and manipulation.

Hi. My name is Dr. Sherri L. Scott and I am passionate to work with you in your quest for wellness and to overcome challenges that you and/or your family may be experiencing. My professional credentials are Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed and Ordained Minister. Over 30 plus years my expertise in behavioral health services has been honed to provide Clinical Therapy, Clinical Supervision and Education in correctional, psychiatric residential treatment, university and community outpatient settings.

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.

Thank you for considering me in this part of your journey. I help Alaskans that have been impacted by their past. Whether that impact came from early childhood or from a more recent experience, it can last throughout a lifetime and provoke feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and chronic distress. I am excited to bring strength-based, trauma-focused, and holistic therapy services to help restore hope and achieve a desirable quality of life that can be free from the unhelpful influences of past experiences.

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.