Substance Use Therapists in Anchorage County, AK

Greetings friend, allow me to introduce myself. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Master Addictions Counselor. Additionally, I am credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and families. The services that I provide are tailored to service the needs of adolescents and adults. The following are some of the treatment areas that I typically address: family dynamics, mood disorders, substance use, stress, anxiety, personal growth, and other behaviors and disorders.

Navigating the complexities of trauma, depression, and substance use can be especially daunting for active military members. The unique pressures of service, alongside these challenges, often lead to feelings of isolation and misunderstanding. If you're an active service member grappling with these issues, it's important to recognize the courage it takes to acknowledge these struggles and seek support. Tailored care that respects your service and individual experiences can offer a pathway to resilience and recovery.

I am a psychologist with specialty in providing assessment and treatment of adults. Areas of expertise include treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other anxiety conditions. I have specialized training and experience in working with military populations and treatment of combat-related mental health conditions. I further enjoy working with adult dependents of military personnel. Additionally, I have proficiency in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, including Bipolar Disorder and psychotic illnesses.

As the former clinical director of a community behavioral health in Anchorage, I have experience providing therapy to a range of ages including: children, youth, families and adults experiencing a variety of challenges. I work with youth who experience disruptive behaviors, acting out, and substance use. I provide care to individuals who have experienced trauma/ abuse, mood disorders, and the autism spectrum. I also provide forensic psychological evaluations for the court, and neuropsychological assessments illuminating an individuals treatment needs.

Hello! I work with teens, young adults, and adults from various backgrounds on increasing self-worth, self-compassion, processing trauma and intergenerational trauma, and reducing harms caused by co-occuring substance use. I am currently available for individual, family, and group sessions via telehealth and through outdoor adventure therapy.

Hi! My name is Elaina and I enjoy helping people who struggle with difficult feelings such as anxiety and depression, sexuality and gender identity issues, as well as substance use and addiction. Whether it's a lifelong battle with addiction, a recent life change, or struggles with anxiety or depression, life has a way of sending us something we may need a little help learning to overcome.

Evening and weekend hours are available for Telehealth. Office Hours: Sundays through Thursdays (4:00 pm - 9:00 pm). Please send an inquiry or request to have a free 15-minute FREE phone consultation. If you are hurting, fearful, confused, sad, stressed, or surrounded by overwhelming things in life, I am here to guide you through; to cultivate and reconnect with your innate strength to heal your wounds and live a quality life. My focus is to work collaboratively with you to find a unique and individualized process or solution that would take you further along in your healing journey.

Karen Cooper has extensive training and experience from over twenty-three years successfully working with individuals experiencing substance use, sex and love addiction, trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders. She has worked with expert thought leaders in the field of sex addiction such as Dr Robert Weiss, Phd, and has been trained in Dr Patrick Carnes's Phd task based model of recovery from sex addiction. Karen has also been an active member of the recovery community for many years. She has the experience and expertise to empathize, understand, and skillfully address those issues that interfere with healthy sobriety.

I am accepting clients. I work with teens, adults, and couples. As a pre-licensed clinician at Clarity Counseling Services, I am here as your guide as we navigate the forest of healing together. Everyone deserves to experience the wholeness of life. I am here to help you repair wounds, find your strength to heal, and foster change. I have a passion for working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to trauma, grief, addiction and more. My experience includes working in the following settings: wilderness therapy, residential, community mental health, and intensive outpatient program for substance use.

At some point in our lives, we will experience sadness, anger, betrayal, trauma, loss, anxiety and stress. This is the human condition, however depending on how we respond, this may be a warning that we are attaching negative thoughts to this pain and labeling it as suffering. Pain is not inevitable, suffering is optional. When we are able to change our thinking, we can change our responses to it. My intent is to create a safe space for people to explore and investigate their thoughts, resolve inner conflicts and achieve balance in their lives. With support and guidance, we have the power to end our suffering and heal.

Life transitions and relationship issues can be particularly challenging for Veterans and middle-aged adults, often bringing feelings of uncertainty, stress, and isolation. Recognizing the need for support during these times is crucial. If you're navigating these waters, understanding that your experiences and feelings are valid is the first step towards healing. A holistic approach to therapy can offer not just coping mechanisms but a pathway to a more balanced and fulfilling life, acknowledging the interconnection of physical and emotional health.

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.

Addiction has the power to unravel families, leaving a trail of destruction. Our approach involves individualized and couples counseling tailored for issues such as substance abuse, sexual compulsion, infidelity, partner betrayal trauma, and the ripple effects on loved ones. We offer a compassionate and non-judgmental environment that nurtures healing and insight. With decades of experience, I understand the journey to recovery and am committed to guiding you and your loved ones toward a path of healing. No matter the crises you're facing, we're here to help you discover solutions. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation.

Welcome from Patrick McMahon, LPC and Cairn Counseling Services. Now more than ever people are reexamining the role of mental and emotional health in their lives and in their relationships and seeking greater understanding as to how these things can shape who they are and the world around them. I believe that every person already possesses strengths and skills that can help them grow to become a better version of themselves. Therapy can be a way to discover and build upon those skills and strengths to become the very best version of yourself.

Heal from your past, live in the present, embrace your future. Many people get stuck in life. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Are you struggling with: setting goals, getting things done, feeling isolated, connecting with others, expressing yourself, finding meaning in life?

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides individual therapy to adults age 18 and over. I am experienced in the treatment of addictions and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders. I also provide therapy for a wide range of other issues such as stress, trauma, relationship, life transitions and emotional adjustment to health/medical issues and life events involving grief and loss. I believe that effective therapy involves developing new thought patterns,healthy coping mechanisms, new beliefs about one's self as well as the strengthening internal and external resources.

I am skilled in working with individuals who experience adjustment issues, trauma histories, challenges with mood regulation, relationship challenges, stress, gender dysphoria, and other many other life challenges including addiction. I especially enjoy working with those individuals who live alternative lifestyles and who have alternative relationships. I specialize in gender identity. I am comfortable working with individuals under the GLBTQ+ umbrella. While working on my Master's Degree (2007-2010), I had a concentrated focus on gender dysphoria and transgender issues. I have been working with individuals who are dually diagnosed (serious mental illness and addiction or developmental disabilities and serious mental illness since 1991.)

Are you bogged down by issues that have gone on for far too long? Do you want to break free from bad habits, old ways of thinking of yourself, or restrictive fears? It is my life passion to help people overcome the shadows that trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and difficult relationships cast on their outlook and self-concept. I consider it a great honor to help my clients navigate their lives to being their full, vibrant, uninhibited, healthy selves. I customize my approach including session duration and frequency to best meet their needs. I am currently accepting new clients, so feel free to get in touch with me.

Welcome to Life Centered Therapy and Spiritual Counseling, LLC. With over 20 years in the field of behavioral health and addictions, my goal is to help you achieve balance and well-being at your pace. My specialty is working with transgender individuals, spiritual connections with a lifestyle of recovery. I believe that everyone has the right to express their authentic self and reach their full potential as human beings. I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, crisis, trauma utilizing relaxation techniques, stress management, spirituality or other challenges of daily living.