Self-Harming Therapists in Alaska

An LPC and registered Art Therapist, I provide clinically rooted, creative interventions. I specialize in treating adolescents as well as adults, providing support and help through many issues including: eating disorders, anxiety, depression, social pressures, self-harm, PTSD, and ADHD. The therapeutic approaches I use are well suited to working with many ages and needs, providing ways to process and communicate your experiences as well as learn skills to better navigate your world. Whether you are experiencing long term emotional or psychiatric pain, or the challenges of the complexity of life, I look forward to working with you.

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 enjoy working with teens, adults, and Elders in individual, family, and relationship-based therapies. I have a passion for working with those effected by trauma, those with challenges related to rural and Alaska-living, and those experiencing chronic health and mental health concerns.

Your Story Matters. That is the philosophy behind Healthy Minds Counseling. Before any movement can occur, you need a safe and non-judgmental space where your concerns, fears, and goals can be identified and addressed for the singular purpose of positive personal growth.

More than any other factor, it is the relationship between client and therapist that has been found to profoundly impact personal change. We are hurt, and healed within relationships. With this in mind, I take a relational approach to all my therapeutic work. I believe in honoring the individual needs of each client, ensuring they are known, seen, and heard. While also gently offering alternative to one’s longstanding views of self, others, and the world. I take a special interest in expanding the social and wellness supports of individuals outside the therapy room.

As a mental health therapist, I believe that each client holds the answers to their own care. My role as a provider is to walk with the client and assist them through their journey of self-discovery.

I have extensive experience in working with people who have lived through less than ideal circumstances. Many of my clients have learned to overcome sexual abuse, have been able to move past the pains brought on by physical violence, many have worked through horrific memories of active duty, and others have learned to enjoy life even after making some poor decisions that will impact them forever.

NOW Accepting NEW clients! The process of finding a therapist you can trust can be intimidating, but it is the first step toward healing and growth. I'm Wendy Gause, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in treatment for trauma-related disorders. I've worked in the mental health field for the past 12 years and genuinely love what I do.

www.audrayorktherapy.com, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) specializing in the areas of trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, child maltreatment), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & identity, LGBTQ+, and perinatal mental health. I see children ages 3 & up, teens, adults, and families. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy: I am 1 of the 4 nationally certified TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) counselor in Alaska, am a certified EMDR provider, Filial Play therapist, Expressive Arts Therapy certified, PSI certified, and Yoga teacher.

Life is complex, always changing, and at times can feel out of our control. The way we cope with our experiences, emotions, and thoughts can and often does become maladaptive over time. I believe that achieving mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional balance is essential in working towards creating a more effective life. Finding connection with self and the world around you can help to refocus on what is important to you, allowing you to live your life to your full potential.

I am a LMFT Supervisor & a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I work with children (1 year old up), teens, families, combatants, first responders, victims of violent crimes, & others. I treat preverbal or traumatic attachment (kids/teens), complex trauma, anxiety, behavioral issues and other childhood needs. Learning to see from your child's perspective helps caregiver(s) to understand their child/ren and family. My goals are to collaborate with you & your family to restore balance, improve communication, provide neuro-divergent psychoeducation, promote more secure attachments and develop competency.

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?

I am a born and raised Alaskan and have been providing mental health services to individuals and families with a wide range of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities for over 20 years. I became a licensed professional counselor in 2015 and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.

The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering. -Ben Orki, Nigerian Poet and Novelist

Hello! I am currently accepting new clients! Parenting is hard. Having a child experiencing behavioral health difficulties can be confusing, frustrating, as well as exhausting. Keep hold of your hope, as there are clinically proven strategies out there. I utilize an integrative and cooperative approach to treatment to support both you and your child. My passion is helping parents be the parents they believed they could be, supporting connections and helping youth heal. It takes courage, work, and intention to reach your full potential.

My specialty has been working with adolescents and their families for close to 20 years regarding various issues that come up for both the teenager themselves and within the family system. My experience spans inpatient, residential, and community-based programs, as well as private practice. I believe that treating clients in these vastly different environments has enriched the quality of my work and my perspective on life. I use an integrative approach to therapy that is based on your unique strengths, individual needs, and circumstances.

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.

It can be difficult at times to ask for help, but there is no shame in it. As a therapist, I am not fixing your problems, I am providing you with tools and objective insights to aid you in solving the challenges that you are currently facing. You are the one in control of the journey and are the one setting the goals for your life. Each person is unique, whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, life crises, past or current trauma, or relationship issues I am here to listen and to provide feedback in an empathetic and objective manner.

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. My style is warm, non judgmental and down to earth, with a healthy dose of humor.