Psychodynamic Therapists in Alaska
Through the Brambles LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501 (Online Only)
I help women overcome anxiety and self-doubt using EMDR, psychodynamic approaches, attachment theory, and polyvagal theory.
Hi, my name is Morgan Turner a clinical social worker with 10 years experience working in mental health. To the woman who gives everything to her family yet feels drained and unsure how to refill her own cup; to the woman battling anxiety, self-doubt, and overwhelm, knowing deep down that life can be more fulfilling; and to the woman juggling countless responsibilities, struggling to stay present with those she loves—I understand how isolating it can feel, like being stuck in the brambles. But even in those tangled moments, there are sweet opportunities for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll find the way forward.
I help women overcome anxiety and self-doubt using EMDR, psychodynamic approaches, attachment theory, and polyvagal theory.
Hi, my name is Morgan Turner a clinical social worker with 10 years experience working in mental health. To the woman who gives everything to her family yet feels drained and unsure how to refill her own cup; to the woman battling anxiety, self-doubt, and overwhelm, knowing deep down that life can be more fulfilling; and to the woman juggling countless responsibilities, struggling to stay present with those she loves—I understand how isolating it can feel, like being stuck in the brambles. But even in those tangled moments, there are sweet opportunities for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll find the way forward.
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.
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.
I provide depth-based, relational psychotherapy for adults, strongly influenced by psychodynamic and developmental theories. My goal is to help you heal from social and emotional wounds which show up as depression, anxiety, social isolation, or relationship struggles. We may also travel down an existential path, exploring the meaning and purpose of your journey. I lean into the quote from Nietzsche: The person who "has a Why to live can endure almost any How."
I provide depth-based, relational psychotherapy for adults, strongly influenced by psychodynamic and developmental theories. My goal is to help you heal from social and emotional wounds which show up as depression, anxiety, social isolation, or relationship struggles. We may also travel down an existential path, exploring the meaning and purpose of your journey. I lean into the quote from Nietzsche: The person who "has a Why to live can endure almost any How."
Changing Seasons Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC, CDCII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
Cliff utilizes a Psychodynamic approach to address client concerns.
Life can be seen as a continual process of change. Changing Seasons is dedicated to helping clients navigate through all of life's challenges. Regardless of the challenges, everyone needs relationships that encourage and support us in our "Seasons of journey".
Cliff utilizes a Psychodynamic approach to address client concerns.
Life can be seen as a continual process of change. Changing Seasons is dedicated to helping clients navigate through all of life's challenges. Regardless of the challenges, everyone needs relationships that encourage and support us in our "Seasons of journey".
Sara Furcini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Talkeetna, AK 99676 (Online Only)
My specialty in psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and ACT allows me to offer insight and hope.
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.
My specialty in psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and ACT allows me to offer insight and hope.
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.
Using a psychodynamic approach helps one work through grief and stress.
I believe what people need to be well in life is to feel heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. I provide this to my clients through active and reflective listening, powerful questioning to provoke deeper thinking about one's challenges, and manageable practices to help you understand your own thoughts and beliefs about your challenges. When struggling with challenging issues such as end-of-life, grief, and depression, life can feel heavy and unmanageable. Clarifying one's needs and values can be a good starting point for creating goals to work toward. Having measurable goals provides purpose when things seem hopeless.
Using a psychodynamic approach helps one work through grief and stress.
I believe what people need to be well in life is to feel heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. I provide this to my clients through active and reflective listening, powerful questioning to provoke deeper thinking about one's challenges, and manageable practices to help you understand your own thoughts and beliefs about your challenges. When struggling with challenging issues such as end-of-life, grief, and depression, life can feel heavy and unmanageable. Clarifying one's needs and values can be a good starting point for creating goals to work toward. Having measurable goals provides purpose when things seem hopeless.
We all experience difficulty in life, but it takes courage to seek help. Let me assure you, you are not alone and you are in the right place. It is my belief that all people have the capacity for change and success, and it is a therapist’s job to empower clients to see these traits in themselves. My approach is honest, compassionate, and person-centered. I will work to get to know you as an individual, and collaborate with you to address your unique needs. Being a part of a person’s growth and development is an honor that I take very seriously, and am humbled by every day.
We all experience difficulty in life, but it takes courage to seek help. Let me assure you, you are not alone and you are in the right place. It is my belief that all people have the capacity for change and success, and it is a therapist’s job to empower clients to see these traits in themselves. My approach is honest, compassionate, and person-centered. I will work to get to know you as an individual, and collaborate with you to address your unique needs. Being a part of a person’s growth and development is an honor that I take very seriously, and am humbled by every day.
Amanda Forsting
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CCTS-I, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (Online Only)
From an outside perspective, you are tough, resilient, and can manage anything. But inwardly, you feel consumed by anxiety, depression or memories of the past. You feel on the verge of panic and overwhelm. Your sleep is struggling, you are lacking in motivation, even your daily routines are suffering. You notice isolating tendencies and difficulties reaching out for those people or things that brought happiness. You long for change, to smile, to feel "normal" again; however, you are also nervous about starting, opening up to a stranger, recalling difficult memories and emotions. I want to help you, and encourage you to step in.
From an outside perspective, you are tough, resilient, and can manage anything. But inwardly, you feel consumed by anxiety, depression or memories of the past. You feel on the verge of panic and overwhelm. Your sleep is struggling, you are lacking in motivation, even your daily routines are suffering. You notice isolating tendencies and difficulties reaching out for those people or things that brought happiness. You long for change, to smile, to feel "normal" again; however, you are also nervous about starting, opening up to a stranger, recalling difficult memories and emotions. I want to help you, and encourage you to step in.
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.
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.
Sharon Litwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99510 (Online Only)
I'm a seasoned therapist, certified in EMDR, with a strong belief in your innate ability to heal. Does negative self-talk impair your quality of life? Are you regularly triggered by reminders of painful memories? I specialize in trauma and its symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger and complicated grief. Many are currently experiencing collective trauma and grief as a result of our tumultuous world. Those who have existing trauma and anxiety can be particularly affected.
I'm a seasoned therapist, certified in EMDR, with a strong belief in your innate ability to heal. Does negative self-talk impair your quality of life? Are you regularly triggered by reminders of painful memories? I specialize in trauma and its symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger and complicated grief. Many are currently experiencing collective trauma and grief as a result of our tumultuous world. Those who have existing trauma and anxiety can be particularly affected.
Kathleen S Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501 (Online Only)
My approach is holistic using the mind, body and spirit connection. I am experienced working with crisis, depression, anxiety, and adults who experienced childhood trauma. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for clients to begin to explore their thoughts, feelings, memories, and dreams,
My approach is holistic using the mind, body and spirit connection. I am experienced working with crisis, depression, anxiety, and adults who experienced childhood trauma. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for clients to begin to explore their thoughts, feelings, memories, and dreams,
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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.
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.
Tashia Amstislavski, MA, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99503
I am currently accepting new clients with little to no wait time! I work with individuals, couples and families to develop healthy coping strategies to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
I am currently accepting new clients with little to no wait time! I work with individuals, couples and families to develop healthy coping strategies to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
I provide a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that combines standard "talk therapy" with Jungian-based tools and art/play therapy approaches that allow for greater exploration of the unconscious. With 25 years counseling experience using a variety of therapy techniques I have found this combination works far better than other approaches for getting good results. I work with clients ages 5 and up, as well as with couples and families. Please see my website www.utherapy,net for full details on me and my practice.
I provide a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that combines standard "talk therapy" with Jungian-based tools and art/play therapy approaches that allow for greater exploration of the unconscious. With 25 years counseling experience using a variety of therapy techniques I have found this combination works far better than other approaches for getting good results. I work with clients ages 5 and up, as well as with couples and families. Please see my website www.utherapy,net for full details on me and my practice.
Claire Woster Coastal Wellness & Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NBCC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501
Throughout our lives we develop belief systems about how and who we 'should' be. These systems create thought, emotion, and behavior patterns that lead to an experience of separation and isolation. I view therapy as an odyssey that moves us back into intimate relationship with self and other.
Throughout our lives we develop belief systems about how and who we 'should' be. These systems create thought, emotion, and behavior patterns that lead to an experience of separation and isolation. I view therapy as an odyssey that moves us back into intimate relationship with self and other.
Do life’s twists and turns have you feeling depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Are negative thoughts interfering with your relationships and keeping you from moving forward in life? Are you seeking greater peace, clarity and joy? Navigating distressing emotions can be so challenging in a world that perhaps has not embraced and valued your inner experience. There are times in life when having the support of a skilled and compassionate professional is the needed catalyst to propel your growth forward.
Do life’s twists and turns have you feeling depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Are negative thoughts interfering with your relationships and keeping you from moving forward in life? Are you seeking greater peace, clarity and joy? Navigating distressing emotions can be so challenging in a world that perhaps has not embraced and valued your inner experience. There are times in life when having the support of a skilled and compassionate professional is the needed catalyst to propel your growth forward.
Sevilla I. Love, LCSW, Grief and Loss Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503 (Online Only)
I specialize in grief and loss and unbiasedly see people from all backgrounds all over Alaska. Perhaps a loved one died and your world's forever changed. Are you a Helping or High-risk-career professional who's witnessed too much? Maybe you spiritually struggle with feeling cheated when you got handed a life you didn't ask or plan for. The loss is recent, the pain is acute and you can't afford to fold! Your loss happened long ago and you're finally ready to explore it's effects on your life.
I specialize in grief and loss and unbiasedly see people from all backgrounds all over Alaska. Perhaps a loved one died and your world's forever changed. Are you a Helping or High-risk-career professional who's witnessed too much? Maybe you spiritually struggle with feeling cheated when you got handed a life you didn't ask or plan for. The loss is recent, the pain is acute and you can't afford to fold! Your loss happened long ago and you're finally ready to explore it's effects on your life.
Verna M LOOSLI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503 (Online Only)
Most people seek a therapist when they want to make changes in their life and in their relationships. I value a collaborative relationship with my clients, providing support and offering proven tools to make positive changes. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties, and who want to find a path toward relief from emotional pain, who are seeking growth, connection and joy in life. I specialize in the areas of life-stage transitions, woman’s issues, and relationship issues.
Most people seek a therapist when they want to make changes in their life and in their relationships. I value a collaborative relationship with my clients, providing support and offering proven tools to make positive changes. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties, and who want to find a path toward relief from emotional pain, who are seeking growth, connection and joy in life. I specialize in the areas of life-stage transitions, woman’s issues, and relationship issues.
A Growing Concern Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairbanks, AK 99709
I am a psychotherapist currently in private practice and have lived and worked in Fairbanks since 1999. I earned my MSW in 1982 and have worked in variety of residential and outpatient settings. I bring more than 30 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.
I am a psychotherapist currently in private practice and have lived and worked in Fairbanks since 1999. I earned my MSW in 1982 and have worked in variety of residential and outpatient settings. I bring more than 30 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.
If you have been disappointed with self-help methods, expensive or confusing programs, or previous counseling experiences, don't despair. I offer effective personalized, client-centered, strength-based therapy for a variety of challenges ranging from poor self-esteem, anxiety, stress management, to more intense disorders of PTSD, and substance abuse. With courage and sound theory we can transform life; and happiness is certainly achievable. If it seem like there is a cloud lingering over your good intentions and hope-filled dreams, join me as we build your life and rebuild your dreams. Visit our website at: www.goodsideout.com.
If you have been disappointed with self-help methods, expensive or confusing programs, or previous counseling experiences, don't despair. I offer effective personalized, client-centered, strength-based therapy for a variety of challenges ranging from poor self-esteem, anxiety, stress management, to more intense disorders of PTSD, and substance abuse. With courage and sound theory we can transform life; and happiness is certainly achievable. If it seem like there is a cloud lingering over your good intentions and hope-filled dreams, join me as we build your life and rebuild your dreams. Visit our website at: www.goodsideout.com.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.