Strength-Based Therapists in Fort Wainwright, AK

I am so grateful you are taking the first step to reach your goals. My name is Tia Kraus. I am currently living on the traditional lands of the Tanana Dene in interior Alaska. I am Indigenous from Nenana, Alaska. I really love laughing and making others laugh. I strive to find joy in everything I do. I invite you to reach out if you would like help navigating your depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD, self-esteem, hardship. You do not have to go through this alone. I am here to support you. I have experience with working with youth, teens, young adults, adults, and families.

In my psychotherapy practice with adolescents, men, women and families the focus is typically on issues such as behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD and anger. I believe that everyone is entitled to be treated with respect and honesty and that therapy should start where the client is at. Additionally, each client has their own ways of gaining insight and implementing new patterns into their lives and will have their own pace at which they discover the strengths within themselves. I like to work with the client to discover what is most effective for them and go from there.

Welcoming new clients, serving women exclusively. I’d love to provide you support in addressing people pleasing tendencies, perfectionism, and boundary setting. I’m here for you if you’re grieving, experiencing anxiety, depression, or “smiling depression.” We can work together on exploring your experience in the Affair Triangle, or deciding to divorce (is it time to leave?) I’m experienced and interested in helping women newly-identifying or newly out as queer, to navigate internalized heteronormativity. I also provide support around Maternal Mental Health. Please visit my website for more and to see if we might be the right fit.

I began my journey over 10 years ago at a rural inpatient rehab in AL. Those beginnings taught me that every client is unique in their personal history & current challenges & no one is immune to how life experiences change and harm us. I appreciate helping clients build goals & support them on their journey to healing. I am constantly humbled by the resiliency of my clients & the bravery they show to attempt to change painful ways of feeling and thinking. I love seeing my clients gain confidence, confront life obstacles, and heal emotional wounds. It’s difficult, but we can grow & rebuild ourselves, even with all of our junk.

Hi! My name is Christi. Overwhelmed, exhausted or anxious? Struggling to set boundaries and communicate effectively? Tired of trying to measure up to what's on everyone else's social media page? Well, I commend you for taking the first steps toward a happier, more peaceful and balanced life! Making the choice to create positive change can be difficult, but it's well worth the effort.

Are you an adult with autism, ADHD or a traumatic brain injury who struggles with everyday activities? Do you want to implement healthy habits and routines into your daily life, but don't know where to start? Does sensory overload make it difficult for you to go to work, parent, and have fun? Or do you want to create a daily routine that makes you feel fulfilled and not burnt out? I am a board certified occupational therapist with specialty trainings, certifications, and experience in treating neurological conditions (i.e. traumatic brain injury; stroke), chronic illnesses, and mental conditions (i.e. autism, ADHD).

After over 25 years working and living in rural and urban Alaska as a teacher, painter and counselor, I saw the need to offer counseling outside conventional settings. The Dome Arts house is a second home located in a quiet, historic neighborhood. It includes a playroom, working art studio, comfortable living room area, small kitchen and sunny, peaceful backyard with garden. I am dedicated to creating and maintaining an atmosphere which encourages reflection, healing and growth.

We are here for those new to counseling and those who have been before. We have two therapists on staff: Virginia "Ginny" Redmond (LCSW) and Vanessa Shannon (LCSW). We provide services for youth ages 12 and up, adults and families across Alaska via telehealth, and in person at our Fairbanks office. We treat various types of symptoms and struggles such as: job stress, life changes, family support, anxiety, depression, and traumatic life experiences; to name a few.

Treating all clients with dignity and respect, I work to aid each individual in determining their own path forward. Whether we are working to pioneer new meaning to life events; discover, develop, and achieve long-term goals; or address short-term problems, here is a safe environment for a wide variety of personal needs.

Thank you for being here. Sometimes we feel uncertain about the direction of our lives or feel stuck in our career paths, relationships, sexuality, identity, and emotionality. There is a desire for change and feels like there's something missing; perhaps the spark you used to feel. Sometimes, stress, trauma, anxiety, and other internal and external factors are acting as roadblocks and you have little energy or knowledge to push through it alone. I would love to collaborate with you in navigating these challenges through internal exploration with focus on insight oriented approach and coaching to assist in your behavioral change.

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!

You are capable of reaching your full potential of living a fulfilling life. When we are overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship issues, and past traumas it becomes easy to forget what we want our lives to look like and who we want to be. Therapy provides the space to dedicate time to process and develop new skills to help you heal.

Do you often feel misunderstood by people in your life, or find it difficult to understand them? Do you have trouble experiencing big emotions, and communicating them to others? Do you experience symptoms of ADHD, Autism Spectrum, trauma, or dysfunction in your family? I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, with the belief that each person is an expert on their own experience. When working together, we will create a safe and trusting relationship, to provide a space for honest and meaningful discussion. I will empower you to understand your brain and emotions, to accept and improve your current circumstances.

Therapy is about processing, healing, and making healthy changes in behavior. It is a great sign of growth when you no longer feel the need for therapy sessions; it means you were successful in making the changes you wanted. I take this approach to the therapeutic process to make sessions the most effective and most efficient they can be for you.

I help adults navigate life transitions and explore themselves to encourage deeper personal understanding and improve well-being. I aim to create a nurturing space in which clients feel safe to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. My approach is eclectic and collaborative. It often combines looking to past experiences to understand how they impact the present as well as working mindfully to understand dynamics that occur in the here-and-now. This approach allows for individualized treatment accounting for each person's unique needs and reasons for seeking counseling.