Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Alaska
Olya Clem
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99518
It takes tremendous courage to pursue healing and confront the depths of your trauma.
Are you tired of feeling trapped in the shadows your past? Do you long for a way out of the pain, anxiety, and emotional turmoil that seem to have taken over your life? Living with the aftermath of trauma can be a lonely, isolating road, causing profound disconnect from yourself, your body and those around you. With deep empathy and commitment to serving those affected by trauma, I help individuals confront and heal from the deep emotional scars left by the events from the past.
It takes tremendous courage to pursue healing and confront the depths of your trauma.
Are you tired of feeling trapped in the shadows your past? Do you long for a way out of the pain, anxiety, and emotional turmoil that seem to have taken over your life? Living with the aftermath of trauma can be a lonely, isolating road, causing profound disconnect from yourself, your body and those around you. With deep empathy and commitment to serving those affected by trauma, I help individuals confront and heal from the deep emotional scars left by the events from the past.
Travis Howells
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
Waitlist for new clients
Understanding things like anxiety trauma as they present throughout the life span takes education and experience.
I look forward to helping with issues that have been hurting you and your loved ones. For some people it’s anxiety or depression affecting them in the here and now. For others it’s about something that happened to them years ago and continues to interfere in their life today. It may also be simply a recent change at work, pressures at home, friends, or school. Whatever the reason is, I am here for you. I work with you in a client centered manner, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to identify a goal that fits your needs and help you achieve that goal. I generally work with adults and teens, individually, or as a family.
Understanding things like anxiety trauma as they present throughout the life span takes education and experience.
I look forward to helping with issues that have been hurting you and your loved ones. For some people it’s anxiety or depression affecting them in the here and now. For others it’s about something that happened to them years ago and continues to interfere in their life today. It may also be simply a recent change at work, pressures at home, friends, or school. Whatever the reason is, I am here for you. I work with you in a client centered manner, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to identify a goal that fits your needs and help you achieve that goal. I generally work with adults and teens, individually, or as a family.
Shawna L Ragan
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, depression, and trauma are not just “in your head” they are also in your heart and in your body.
You're there, in the dark, struggling to find a way out. You're trying to just get through today. At times, even breathing seems to be too much. Life is so exhausting. Some days it takes everything you can muster just to get through the next minute. The people around you, your friends, your family, if they are still there, don’t get you. If you hear “just get over it” or “think about happy things” one more time you’ll scream. Why don’t they get it? This isn’t something you “just get over”! Like you would pick this life if you had a choice? There’s only the darkness, full of loneliness, worry, hopelessness, and despair.
Anxiety, depression, and trauma are not just “in your head” they are also in your heart and in your body.
You're there, in the dark, struggling to find a way out. You're trying to just get through today. At times, even breathing seems to be too much. Life is so exhausting. Some days it takes everything you can muster just to get through the next minute. The people around you, your friends, your family, if they are still there, don’t get you. If you hear “just get over it” or “think about happy things” one more time you’ll scream. Why don’t they get it? This isn’t something you “just get over”! Like you would pick this life if you had a choice? There’s only the darkness, full of loneliness, worry, hopelessness, and despair.
Jessica McKay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have specific training in working with indigenous and rural populations, those who have experienced trauma, people with personality disorders, mood disorders, and dissociative disorders.
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.
I have specific training in working with indigenous and rural populations, those who have experienced trauma, people with personality disorders, mood disorders, and dissociative disorders.
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.
Alaska Teletherapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, ADHDCSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99515 (Online Only)
I use a transparent, eclectic approach to treating neurodivergence, trauma, and the array of frequently co-occurring difficulties including anxiety, depression, and dissociation.
The individuals and families I work with experience daily struggles related to C- PTSD, Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dissociative disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders. We will work towards processing life experiences while gaining skills, knowledge, and self-understanding along the way. Together, we will tailor this experience to you and your needs.
I use a transparent, eclectic approach to treating neurodivergence, trauma, and the array of frequently co-occurring difficulties including anxiety, depression, and dissociation.
The individuals and families I work with experience daily struggles related to C- PTSD, Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dissociative disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders. We will work towards processing life experiences while gaining skills, knowledge, and self-understanding along the way. Together, we will tailor this experience to you and your needs.
I use my training to help those experiencing Anxiety, Trauma/ PTSD, ADHD, Dating&Relationship Issues, and Grief&Loss.
Hi! My name is Marly, thank you for visiting my page. I know searching for a therapist can feel daunting…I felt that way looking for my own therapist, so Welcome. I live in Alaska, though I am originally from Michigan, and I am licensed in both states. I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2017.
I use my training to help those experiencing Anxiety, Trauma/ PTSD, ADHD, Dating&Relationship Issues, and Grief&Loss.
Hi! My name is Marly, thank you for visiting my page. I know searching for a therapist can feel daunting…I felt that way looking for my own therapist, so Welcome. I live in Alaska, though I am originally from Michigan, and I am licensed in both states. I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2017.
Cheryl Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ATR-BC, RPT
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501 (Online Only)
With 25+ yrs professional experience and healing from childhood trauma & chronic illness—I truly know this process from both sides of “the couch”.
As someone who has experienced past sexual / physical abuse, or chronic illness, do you often wonder how you can move past the overwhelming shame and pain? Have you tried “everything” but nothing seems to alleviate the flashbacks or unwanted memories. Do you want to stop dissociating? Do you long be free of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts; longing for connection, worthiness, and to tell your story with a safe, non-judgmental person. Are you willing to examine thoughts, emotions, behaviors and learn how to utilize your whole self, develop shame resilience—transforming the way you live & love in your current relationships?
With 25+ yrs professional experience and healing from childhood trauma & chronic illness—I truly know this process from both sides of “the couch”.
As someone who has experienced past sexual / physical abuse, or chronic illness, do you often wonder how you can move past the overwhelming shame and pain? Have you tried “everything” but nothing seems to alleviate the flashbacks or unwanted memories. Do you want to stop dissociating? Do you long be free of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts; longing for connection, worthiness, and to tell your story with a safe, non-judgmental person. Are you willing to examine thoughts, emotions, behaviors and learn how to utilize your whole self, develop shame resilience—transforming the way you live & love in your current relationships?
Marta Muntean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503
Waitlist for new clients
I collaborate with clients to address a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and general life stressors.
I believe that successful therapy work begins with a good relationship between therapist and client, and therefore seek to ensure a common ground to build upon. Early in my career I discovered that often presenting issues have roots from our childhood experiences and relationships. I have dedicated much of my training since to becoming proficient in working with trauma and dissociative symptoms. The good news is that we can process these experiences, and grow to create a greater quality of life!
I collaborate with clients to address a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and general life stressors.
I believe that successful therapy work begins with a good relationship between therapist and client, and therefore seek to ensure a common ground to build upon. Early in my career I discovered that often presenting issues have roots from our childhood experiences and relationships. I have dedicated much of my training since to becoming proficient in working with trauma and dissociative symptoms. The good news is that we can process these experiences, and grow to create a greater quality of life!
I provide Somatic Experiencing, parts work, self-compassion based interventions, trauma-informed touch therapy, craniosacral therapy, Inner Family Constellations, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy from a mindfulness-based, decolonial perspective.
She/her: Life can be hard. Having good support during hard times can help transform challenges into moments of growth. Difficulties can make us think that something is wrong with us, when really all we need is compassion and understanding- ideally from ourselves. I enjoy working with self-growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, birth-related trauma, sexual assault, accidents, ancestral trauma, and racialized trauma. The work I do is guided by a deep belief in humanity and in our inherent goodness. My experience as a therapist has strengthen my belief in our innate capacity to heal.
I provide Somatic Experiencing, parts work, self-compassion based interventions, trauma-informed touch therapy, craniosacral therapy, Inner Family Constellations, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy from a mindfulness-based, decolonial perspective.
She/her: Life can be hard. Having good support during hard times can help transform challenges into moments of growth. Difficulties can make us think that something is wrong with us, when really all we need is compassion and understanding- ideally from ourselves. I enjoy working with self-growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, birth-related trauma, sexual assault, accidents, ancestral trauma, and racialized trauma. The work I do is guided by a deep belief in humanity and in our inherent goodness. My experience as a therapist has strengthen my belief in our innate capacity to heal.
Katya Kalachevskiy, LPC w/Coastal Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501
Hello. I have a strong pull towards attachment-based and strength-based approach to therapy. I build upon this foundation with Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting (BSP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) as primary approaches, seeking to support insight and growth in clients who experience depression, dissociation, distress arising from trauma, attachment issues, and/or anxiety.
Hello. I have a strong pull towards attachment-based and strength-based approach to therapy. I build upon this foundation with Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting (BSP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) as primary approaches, seeking to support insight and growth in clients who experience depression, dissociation, distress arising from trauma, attachment issues, and/or anxiety.
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing. I combine these modalities with my years of schooling, counseling experience, and life experience to help you obtain the skills to live your best life. I combine traditional talk therapy with therapeutic techniques and humor. I believe in an empathic and non-judgmental approach to therapy. My specialty areas: trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client’s individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing. I combine these modalities with my years of schooling, counseling experience, and life experience to help you obtain the skills to live your best life. I combine traditional talk therapy with therapeutic techniques and humor. I believe in an empathic and non-judgmental approach to therapy. My specialty areas: trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client’s individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
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Megan Russell-Licata, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99508
Welcome to my practice. My name is Megan Russell-Licata, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Anchorage who helps people navigate the roundabouts of life. As a therapist, I'm LGBTQIA+ affirmative and welcoming of people of diverse cultures. I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. It take courage to reach out and ask for help. I value this opportunity to take the next steps on your path to discovery, healing, and growth.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Megan Russell-Licata, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Anchorage who helps people navigate the roundabouts of life. As a therapist, I'm LGBTQIA+ affirmative and welcoming of people of diverse cultures. I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. It take courage to reach out and ask for help. I value this opportunity to take the next steps on your path to discovery, healing, and growth.
Medical challenges present many problems--sleep deprivation, implementing nutritional requirements, and family members unable to understand your medical challenges and pain. I offer several forms of therapy, based on preference. I have developed protocols based on a decade of research to help you manage your anxiety, depression, pain perception, and sleep and nutritional behaviors. Protocols help with medically-induced PTSD. Critical thinking protocols help make medical decisions when you are feeling overwhelmed but must choose from more than one recommendation. The shared practice model offers multiple skill sets.
Medical challenges present many problems--sleep deprivation, implementing nutritional requirements, and family members unable to understand your medical challenges and pain. I offer several forms of therapy, based on preference. I have developed protocols based on a decade of research to help you manage your anxiety, depression, pain perception, and sleep and nutritional behaviors. Protocols help with medically-induced PTSD. Critical thinking protocols help make medical decisions when you are feeling overwhelmed but must choose from more than one recommendation. The shared practice model offers multiple skill sets.
I am a counselor who is passionate about helping teens and adults experience growth and healing through life challenges. Using interpersonal connection, I help clients explore what beliefs and behaviors are no longer effective in their lives and find the courage to transform these. We will collaborate through talking, writing, art and relationship to address childhood and adult experiences that may contribute to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, post-traumatic stress and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
I am a counselor who is passionate about helping teens and adults experience growth and healing through life challenges. Using interpersonal connection, I help clients explore what beliefs and behaviors are no longer effective in their lives and find the courage to transform these. We will collaborate through talking, writing, art and relationship to address childhood and adult experiences that may contribute to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, post-traumatic stress and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
K. Bryan McInnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654
Waitlist for new clients
The trauma-specific methods that I specialize in harness your body and mind’s natural capacity and inner wisdom to heal within a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment.
I help people whose lives have been impacted by trauma find hope, healing, and transformation. The impact of trauma can be seen in nearly every aspect of the human experience, manifest in our mind, body, emotions, relationships, and our deepest sense of self. If you are struggling with emotional distress, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, feeling numb or disconnected from life, or hidden in the shadow of grief and loss, the truth is that you are not alone and healing is possible.
The trauma-specific methods that I specialize in harness your body and mind’s natural capacity and inner wisdom to heal within a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment.
I help people whose lives have been impacted by trauma find hope, healing, and transformation. The impact of trauma can be seen in nearly every aspect of the human experience, manifest in our mind, body, emotions, relationships, and our deepest sense of self. If you are struggling with emotional distress, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, feeling numb or disconnected from life, or hidden in the shadow of grief and loss, the truth is that you are not alone and healing is possible.
I have worked with a variety of people from Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, substance abuse, and more.
As a Therapist, I specialize in ILF Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is a noninvasive brain training method that does not involve "traditional talk therapy." Neurofeedback works by training your brain like a personal trainer at the gym. EEG Biofeedback has been around for over 40 years. It was originally used to help epilepsy and has now advanced to help a multitude of issues from PTST, Autism, ADHD, Migraines, and more. I have trained both in Europe and in the USA. What I love about Neurofeedback is it offers another and different method in helping us with our own issues.
I have worked with a variety of people from Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, substance abuse, and more.
As a Therapist, I specialize in ILF Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is a noninvasive brain training method that does not involve "traditional talk therapy." Neurofeedback works by training your brain like a personal trainer at the gym. EEG Biofeedback has been around for over 40 years. It was originally used to help epilepsy and has now advanced to help a multitude of issues from PTST, Autism, ADHD, Migraines, and more. I have trained both in Europe and in the USA. What I love about Neurofeedback is it offers another and different method in helping us with our own issues.
Greetings and thanks for checking out my services and what I have to offer. I have been providing mental health services to children and families in Alaska since 2010. Most of my experience has been with children, teens and young adults, but I have provided services to adults as well. My passion is working with individuals, of any age, who have experienced trauma. I am certified in a number of evidence-based practices for treating trauma. I am also experienced at treating mood disorders in all ages, as well as disruptive behavior disorders in children.
Greetings and thanks for checking out my services and what I have to offer. I have been providing mental health services to children and families in Alaska since 2010. Most of my experience has been with children, teens and young adults, but I have provided services to adults as well. My passion is working with individuals, of any age, who have experienced trauma. I am certified in a number of evidence-based practices for treating trauma. I am also experienced at treating mood disorders in all ages, as well as disruptive behavior disorders in children.
Lisa Terwilliger
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99507 (Online Only)
As an experienced and continually improving clinician, Lisa K. Terwilliger's work has included a wide range of client populations from children, youth, young adults in the college setting. Adults in crisis, elders, families in crisis, persons with developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. And those recovering from sexual offending and victims of sexual abuse and various traumas. She brings a focus on resiliency, strengths training, feedback informed, trauma-informed and holistic care for the mind, body, and spirit to her work.
As an experienced and continually improving clinician, Lisa K. Terwilliger's work has included a wide range of client populations from children, youth, young adults in the college setting. Adults in crisis, elders, families in crisis, persons with developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. And those recovering from sexual offending and victims of sexual abuse and various traumas. She brings a focus on resiliency, strengths training, feedback informed, trauma-informed and holistic care for the mind, body, and spirit to her work.
Hope's Horizon Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC-S, LPC-S, LCMHC, LPC-MH, LCPC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99509 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP), a Certified Telemental Health Professional (CTMH, pending Board Cert), and Certified in Brainspotting (BSP-C).
Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/ trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/ trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.
I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP), a Certified Telemental Health Professional (CTMH, pending Board Cert), and Certified in Brainspotting (BSP-C).
Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/ trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/ trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.
Katie Corwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99508 (Online Only)
I enjoy providing therapy for adults and adolescents addressing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, family and communication concerns, life transitions, personality disorders, and relationship problems.
I enjoy providing therapy for adults and adolescents addressing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, family and communication concerns, life transitions, personality disorders, and relationship problems.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.