Therapists in Anchorage, AK

Hello! I am currently accepting new clients! https:/playfulconnectioncounseling.com Parenting is difficult. When your child experiences behavioral health difficulties, this can feel confusing, frustrating, as well as exhausting. Hope is out there in clinically proven strategies. I utilize an integrative and cooperative approach to support both you and your child in treatment. My passion is helping parents be the best parents that they believed they could be, fostering bonds within the family unit and helping youth heal. Achieving your full potential requires courage, effort, and intention.

I believe you have the strength, wisdom, and capability to heal innately within you and that you deserve to live a life of happiness and meaning in alignment with your values and dreams. I hold space with presence, compassion, curiosity, and non-judgement for you to process, heal, and transform. I will be a guide and witness to highlight patterns, provide tools, and offer perspective while empowering you to develop trust and confidence in self. We will untangle where past influences present, rewrite limiting beliefs and stories, and work to bring integration, stability, clarity, and deeper connections. I offer Dream Work.

As a Jungian analyst, I work with persons facing moments of spiritual and psychological crisis or breakthrough as they seek bridges to new life. Together, we seek to penetrate stuck places in your life story to tap the deeper meaning that lies beneath surface constriction. Imagination is central in Jungian work, and my practice sees the challenges of life symbolically, not just as obstacles but as possibilities for creative dialogue, deeper understanding, and transformation. Working with dreams, fantasies, memories, and great moments in the present, we reimagine problems, and create a path for life to move forward and go deeper.

I'm a seasoned therapist, certified in EMDR, with a strong belief in your innate ability to heal. Does negative self-talk impair your quality of life? Are you regularly triggered by reminders of painful memories? I specialize in trauma and its symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger and complicated grief. Many are currently experiencing collective trauma and grief as a result of our tumultuous world. Those who have existing trauma and anxiety can be particularly affected.

My focus is in providing clients an opportunity to create better connection with themselves and those around them. I work with both couples and individuals, taking part in their journey by providing a new perspective, asking the hard questions, and helping people understand the habitual patterns they get stuck in. My role is collaborative as we discuss sensitive topics that are hard to explore outside of therapy such as sex, gender, communication, addiction, intimacy and trauma. I welcome the opportunity to provide you with a safe and engaging environment to explore new ways of coping.

Life can be challenging and overwhelming. Are you looking for meaning and healing? Would it be helpful to have someone to talk to? I can help. I provide Individual, Online Therapy to adults 18+. I specialize in treating women with anxiety/stress, depression and trauma. Let's talk about some evidence-based skills to support you and identify faulty belief patterns that aren't moving you forward. It is important that we identify your specific needs and make a plan to move forward. For more info: kristen@ithrivetherapyalaska.com or Visit: www.ithrivetherapyalaska.com

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?

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.

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.

Greetings! My name is Janece and I am here to provide individuals and families with a safe and supportive place to work on sensitive concerns. I believe that change comes from commitment and dedication to improving oneself from the inside out. When individuals are able to regain control of life trouble, there is a tendency to feel better mentally, physically, and spiritually. I have my Doctorate of counseling psychology (PsyD), am a licensed professional counselor - supervisor (LPC), registered play therapist - supervisor (RPT-S), a nationally certified counselor (NBCC), certified dependency counselor - I (CDC-I), and a master addictions counselor (MAC).

I welcome adult clients from all walks of life who are looking for a safe and supportive environment to address their mental health needs. My goal is to help you develop the tools and strategies you need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, I am here to help you on your journey to healing and growth. I have advanced doctoral training in working cross culturally and with rural and indigenous populations. I am also a military veteran and have chosen to focus much of my career on people who have experienced trauma.

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.

Are you and your partner stuck in a repeating conflict cycle? Are you struggling with intimacy? Would you like to feel more authentic or whole in connecting with your partner and others? I work with couples and individuals to create a warm and safe relationship where they can explore who they are, why they are, and what is in the way of their intimacy and thriving.

The nature in Alaska is next to none, but the isolation and often inclement weather can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, and severe anxiety. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing life difficulties, relationship struggles, and emotional challenges, particularly those who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. I have extensive experience with the LGBTQIA+ community, including the lived experience that helps me hold a space where you can feel seen and understood.

We are accepting new patients! Drs. Bradley and Courtney McConnell easily build rapport with individuals and create evidence-based treatment plans to help them reach their goals. You are an active participant in your treatment and have a say in what your goals for therapy are. We have a significant breadth of experience in a variety of settings so we are able to work with a lot of concerns that people have. We do not offer on-call crisis counseling and our outpatient telehealth practice is not appropriate for high acuity patients.

The individuals who work with me in therapy are often in a state of transition. And—as humans—change, transition, and moving from one circumstance to the next can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. Whether your discomfort is from a big life change such as a divorce or move, you’re dealing with grief and loss, or you just have a hunch that your current season of life could feel, well, better—we can work together to find a more peaceful way forward. The ultimate goal of therapy is to help you feel and act as your own internal mentor, a compassionate guide that encourages self-love and self-awareness.

I specialize in the treatment of mental health disorders such as depression, bi-polar, PTSD, and anxiety, I also provide therapy for a variety of other issues including addiction, stress, grief, abuse, trauma, health issues and relationship problems. My therapeutic approach is holistic, solution focused and individualized. We will explore what's not working in your life and how this came about. We will identify your strengths and build healthy coping skills so that you can bring about the changes you want to see in your life. I offer sessions by teletherapy only. I do not provide in person therapy or evening sessions.

Lindsey is a graduate form UTK College of Social Work and has a varied background including working for community mental health, residential facilities and private practice. Lindsey works with her clients using a strengths-based approach and uses humor and empathy in sessions to improve comfort and instill trust in building a collaborative relationship together. Lindsey enjoys working with a variety of populations including couples, individuals and families and specializes in parenting, life adjustments, mood disorders, anxiety/panic and relational stressors.

Working through change and finding the path towards happiness and wellness is unique to the individual and can often be a challenging task. I approach each client as a whole person, taking into consideration biology, culture, spiritual connections, supports, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I work to create a space that is compassionate and safe, and we move at a pace that is comfortable to you. My approach is strength-based and looks to help you build confidence and resilience. I have over 12 years of experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, and other difficult life situations.