Vangie Mercado-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1205 East International Airport Road, Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99518
Let's Connect (855) 931-4937
As a marriage & family therapy associate, my mission is to guide you toward healing, growth, and stronger relationships. Here’s what I offer: Safe Space: When you step into my office, you’re in a judgment-free zone. Share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns openly—I’m here to listen and understand. Collaboration: Therapy is a team effort. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, patterns, and goals. I’ll provide insights, tools, and strategies, but your active participation is essential. Holistic Approach: I see you as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms. We’ll address emotional, relational, and behavioral aspects.
As a marriage and family therapy associate, I specialize in Emotionally Focused psychotherapy within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. Here’s what makes our specialty unique: I view individuals as part of interconnected systems—families, couples, and relationships.
Thank you for considering my services as a marriage and family therapist. I understand that seeking therapy can be both courageous and vulnerable. As someone who specializes in relational well-being, I’m here to support you on this journey.
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Finances
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- TriWest
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Vangie Mercado-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alaska / 204027 Vangie Mercado-Smith
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Attended Ashford University, MA Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling, Graduated 2020
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Vangie Mercado-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Divorce
- Emotions Affected by Military Obligations
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
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Vangie Mercado-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background ,
Pacific Islander
I also speak
Pohnpeian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background ,
Pacific Islander
I also speak
Pohnpeian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
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Vangie Mercado-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A
Groups
Alaska Marriage & Family Therapy Associates, LLC
AKMFTA, LLC, began as a dream of transformation for marriages, relationships, and individual people in Alaska. Our clinic was founded in 2013 by Dr. Douglas Carpenter and his wife Shawnmarie Carpenter. Since then we have grown from a single therapist in a shared office to one of Anchorage’s largest outpatient psychotherapy clinics. Along the way our clinic has been able help over 4,000 clients and provide over 45,000 hours of therapy to Alaskan couples, individuals, and families.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Location
Alaska Marriage & Family Therapy Associates, LLC
1205 East International Airport Road
Ste 100
Anchorage, AK 99518
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Location
Primary Location
1205 East International Airport Road
Ste 100
Anchorage, AK 99518
(855) 931-4937Nearby Areas
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Vangie Mercado-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A