Female Therapists in Kenai, AK
Welcome! I'm Koleen Wittmer, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. With a focus on kids, teens, adults, and families, I provide a compassionate and effective therapeutic environment where you can feel understood and empowered.
Welcome! I'm Koleen Wittmer, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. With a focus on kids, teens, adults, and families, I provide a compassionate and effective therapeutic environment where you can feel understood and empowered.
Stephanie Haasis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kenai, AK 99611 (Online Only)
Stephanie believes in a collaborative, holistic approach. Her therapeutic framework involves trauma-informed care, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and strength-based approaches. Stephanie works alongside clients with unconditional positive regard, respecting and supporting their progress. She believes that when individuals are greeted from a non-judgmental viewpoint, that opens the door for self-exploration and helps develop critical social support for clients. She will work collaboratively towards reaching your goals.
Stephanie believes in a collaborative, holistic approach. Her therapeutic framework involves trauma-informed care, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and strength-based approaches. Stephanie works alongside clients with unconditional positive regard, respecting and supporting their progress. She believes that when individuals are greeted from a non-judgmental viewpoint, that opens the door for self-exploration and helps develop critical social support for clients. She will work collaboratively towards reaching your goals.
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.
I am currently accepting new clients. I work to help my clients develop the skills and resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. I utilize a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Drawing from CBT, person-centered, and mindfulness principles, I help clients cultivate self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthy coping strategies.
I am currently accepting new clients. I work to help my clients develop the skills and resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. I utilize a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Drawing from CBT, person-centered, and mindfulness principles, I help clients cultivate self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Michelle Burlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611
Do you experience distress or relationship strain from sexual unwanted or addictive behaviors? I specialize in sexual unwanted and pornography addiction in therapy and coaching services. I have over 24 years of experience working with sexual problematic behaviors and have created lifelong, lasting positive changes that increased relationship intimacy and/or individual healthy arousal patterns. I am able to provide therapy services to fellow Alaskans who live in Alaska, but coaching services worldwide! Contact our office today!
Do you experience distress or relationship strain from sexual unwanted or addictive behaviors? I specialize in sexual unwanted and pornography addiction in therapy and coaching services. I have over 24 years of experience working with sexual problematic behaviors and have created lifelong, lasting positive changes that increased relationship intimacy and/or individual healthy arousal patterns. I am able to provide therapy services to fellow Alaskans who live in Alaska, but coaching services worldwide! Contact our office today!
Inner Strength Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDC I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Shera and I specialize in working with adults who may have experienced trauma or other adverse life events who struggle with not knowing who they are or what they want out of life. Many times PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues get in the way of living life on your terms. Many people struggle with advocating for themselves or living a balanced life.
Hello, I'm Shera and I specialize in working with adults who may have experienced trauma or other adverse life events who struggle with not knowing who they are or what they want out of life. Many times PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues get in the way of living life on your terms. Many people struggle with advocating for themselves or living a balanced life.
I want you to feel supported and never judged, heard, and empowered. These are my goals and my commitments to every client. My name is Leah Williamson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of diverse experience in the social work field. My passion for fighting against discrimination has led me to work in public schools and private practice. I firmly believe everyone can live an accomplished, happy, and motivated life with the right tools, support, and guidance.
I want you to feel supported and never judged, heard, and empowered. These are my goals and my commitments to every client. My name is Leah Williamson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of diverse experience in the social work field. My passion for fighting against discrimination has led me to work in public schools and private practice. I firmly believe everyone can live an accomplished, happy, and motivated life with the right tools, support, and guidance.
"When nothing is certain, anything is possible." As a therapist, I consider it an honor to be a part of your life as you undergo transformation. Every day clients I work with find relief as the quality of their life improves. My role in your journey is to provide support and guidance while you achieve amazing goals. I approach the challenges faced by my clients by assisting them to see their strengths, resources, and potential. Life throws many challenges our way, but with compassion, warmth, and creativity, I can help you overcome the obstacles.
"When nothing is certain, anything is possible." As a therapist, I consider it an honor to be a part of your life as you undergo transformation. Every day clients I work with find relief as the quality of their life improves. My role in your journey is to provide support and guidance while you achieve amazing goals. I approach the challenges faced by my clients by assisting them to see their strengths, resources, and potential. Life throws many challenges our way, but with compassion, warmth, and creativity, I can help you overcome the obstacles.
In our sessions, I create a safe and welcoming space for you to better understand yourself and the impact of your life experiences on your everyday functioning. I believe that our life experiences shape and inform core beliefs, which, in turn, shape and define our experience of the world. Together, we'll explore these internal narratives and beliefs, working on rewriting them to enhance your well-being. My foundation in trauma-informed care guides my work, and I respect and support you in your process, attuning to your motivation level, and creatively exploring strategies and solutions for success.
In our sessions, I create a safe and welcoming space for you to better understand yourself and the impact of your life experiences on your everyday functioning. I believe that our life experiences shape and inform core beliefs, which, in turn, shape and define our experience of the world. Together, we'll explore these internal narratives and beliefs, working on rewriting them to enhance your well-being. My foundation in trauma-informed care guides my work, and I respect and support you in your process, attuning to your motivation level, and creatively exploring strategies and solutions for success.
Colleen Nusbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDCI, LPC Sup
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611
I was born in Anchorage, Alaska and have lived on the Kenai Peninsula with my mother, husband and two daughters since 2005. Since 2010, I’ve dedicated myself to mental/behavioral health challenges and teamed with my clients in order to help them achieve healthy/balanced personal lives and relationships. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and member of the Kenai Peninsula Community, I’m deeply committed to being there when you need me most—helping you explore, heal, and move forward into a happy and healthy mindset. I work with all ages from 2 years to our elders. I'm here for you, get in touch and book your session today...
I was born in Anchorage, Alaska and have lived on the Kenai Peninsula with my mother, husband and two daughters since 2005. Since 2010, I’ve dedicated myself to mental/behavioral health challenges and teamed with my clients in order to help them achieve healthy/balanced personal lives and relationships. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and member of the Kenai Peninsula Community, I’m deeply committed to being there when you need me most—helping you explore, heal, and move forward into a happy and healthy mindset. I work with all ages from 2 years to our elders. I'm here for you, get in touch and book your session today...
I work with kids, adolescents and families who are interested in making positive changes. Through individual and family sessions, I help people gain skills to better manage emotions, cope with challenging feelings, and build better relationships. I operate from an attachment perspective, supporting those I work with in nurturing strong and lasting connections.
I work with kids, adolescents and families who are interested in making positive changes. Through individual and family sessions, I help people gain skills to better manage emotions, cope with challenging feelings, and build better relationships. I operate from an attachment perspective, supporting those I work with in nurturing strong and lasting connections.
Welcome! Thank you for considering trusting me with the honor of being your guide and support as you strive to create your best life. I highly value the client-therapist alliance and provide a safe, judgment-free space for healing, exploring options and new patterns, expressing thoughts and feelings, transforming negative core beliefs to positive ones, and moving from merely surviving to thriving. Together, we will identify your strengths, needs, and goals, and use that information to tailor a treatment approach that will best assist you. You do not have to do this all alone.
Welcome! Thank you for considering trusting me with the honor of being your guide and support as you strive to create your best life. I highly value the client-therapist alliance and provide a safe, judgment-free space for healing, exploring options and new patterns, expressing thoughts and feelings, transforming negative core beliefs to positive ones, and moving from merely surviving to thriving. Together, we will identify your strengths, needs, and goals, and use that information to tailor a treatment approach that will best assist you. You do not have to do this all alone.
Refocus Intensive Therapy Program
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611
Introducing Outpatient Intensive Therapy: “Unlocking Healing Potential” Are you tired of feeling stuck and frustrated in your journey towards emotional well-being? Traditional weekly counseling sessions may not be enough for individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, or anxiety stemming from past or present-day experiences. We understand that accessing and processing buried pain can be overwhelming within the confines of a short therapy session. That's why we offer a groundbreaking solution: Outpatient Intensive Therapy. Our program is specifically designed for individuals in need of intensive intervention and treatment.
Introducing Outpatient Intensive Therapy: “Unlocking Healing Potential” Are you tired of feeling stuck and frustrated in your journey towards emotional well-being? Traditional weekly counseling sessions may not be enough for individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, or anxiety stemming from past or present-day experiences. We understand that accessing and processing buried pain can be overwhelming within the confines of a short therapy session. That's why we offer a groundbreaking solution: Outpatient Intensive Therapy. Our program is specifically designed for individuals in need of intensive intervention and treatment.
Meg Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611
Life is tough! We all face challenges and experience struggle in our lives. Sometimes we need reminding we have the capacity to overcome our challenges and manage our struggles. Therapy is a great opportunity to gain new insight and perspective, find meaning, increase skills, increase self-worth and self-confidence, and connect with someone, a guide, who will walk the wellness journey with you on your path to greater health. My background working with adolescents and families in rural and not-so-rural communities across Alaska provides me with unique insight and expertise to support you as you navigate your wellness journey.
Life is tough! We all face challenges and experience struggle in our lives. Sometimes we need reminding we have the capacity to overcome our challenges and manage our struggles. Therapy is a great opportunity to gain new insight and perspective, find meaning, increase skills, increase self-worth and self-confidence, and connect with someone, a guide, who will walk the wellness journey with you on your path to greater health. My background working with adolescents and families in rural and not-so-rural communities across Alaska provides me with unique insight and expertise to support you as you navigate your wellness journey.
Soona (Christina) Stuive
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611
Taking new Clients Nov 1. You may be feeling discouraged, but it can get better. Have you tried therapy before and found it uncomfortable, unhelpful, or worse yet, harmful, or culturally irrelevant? Healing occurs within the framework of a relationship between a counselor and the client. I am humbled to have the opportunity to help people envision possibilities and achieve new realities. Create new patterns of health and expand into new ways of being with Brainspotting. You can schedule online for "initial consultation"
Taking new Clients Nov 1. You may be feeling discouraged, but it can get better. Have you tried therapy before and found it uncomfortable, unhelpful, or worse yet, harmful, or culturally irrelevant? Healing occurs within the framework of a relationship between a counselor and the client. I am humbled to have the opportunity to help people envision possibilities and achieve new realities. Create new patterns of health and expand into new ways of being with Brainspotting. You can schedule online for "initial consultation"
Do life’s twists and turns have you feeling depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Are negative thoughts interfering with your relationships and keeping you from moving forward in life? Are you seeking greater peace, clarity and joy? Navigating distressing emotions can be so challenging in a world that perhaps has not embraced and valued your inner experience. There are times in life when having the support of a skilled and compassionate professional is the needed catalyst to propel your growth forward.
Do life’s twists and turns have you feeling depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Are negative thoughts interfering with your relationships and keeping you from moving forward in life? Are you seeking greater peace, clarity and joy? Navigating distressing emotions can be so challenging in a world that perhaps has not embraced and valued your inner experience. There are times in life when having the support of a skilled and compassionate professional is the needed catalyst to propel your growth forward.
Patty Bullick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611 (Online Only)
As a therapist, my ideal client is someone who is ready to ease suffering and pain caused by chronic illness, depression, anxiety, stress, or PTSD. If you seek a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach to mental health care, I would love to work with you. I provide judgment-free, compassionate, and committed guidance throughout your healing journey. I thrive on fostering personal growth and effective coping strategies, utilizing therapeutic methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy and humanistic approaches. Together, we can engage in the therapeutic process to achieve meaningful change in your life.
As a therapist, my ideal client is someone who is ready to ease suffering and pain caused by chronic illness, depression, anxiety, stress, or PTSD. If you seek a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach to mental health care, I would love to work with you. I provide judgment-free, compassionate, and committed guidance throughout your healing journey. I thrive on fostering personal growth and effective coping strategies, utilizing therapeutic methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy and humanistic approaches. Together, we can engage in the therapeutic process to achieve meaningful change in your life.
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Kelly L Marre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Soldotna, AK 99669 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to help you rediscover meaning and purpose. Using a trauma-informed approach, I can assist you in learning techniques to decrease stress and reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. Working together, we can focus on discovering new ways to find solutions for the issues that brought you to seek help. You are the expert of your life, and I am here to offer you a helping hand throughout the change process. My experience includes helping people with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, grief, and coping with chronic illness.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to help you rediscover meaning and purpose. Using a trauma-informed approach, I can assist you in learning techniques to decrease stress and reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. Working together, we can focus on discovering new ways to find solutions for the issues that brought you to seek help. You are the expert of your life, and I am here to offer you a helping hand throughout the change process. My experience includes helping people with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, grief, and coping with chronic illness.
Jodie Menish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Soldotna, AK 99669
In-Person/35 Yrs of Experience/Current Availability - Have you always blazed your own trail, worked hard and enjoyed many successes in life? Have you been able to tackle challenges with ease as they come up? Maybe you've found all of this to be true, but now there is this relationship dynamic or personal problem that just won’t go away. Then give me a call, you are my specialty. My extensive Gottman and Brainspotting training can go to work for you. I help circular problems find a resting ground. I keep the temperature cooler so that obstacles disappear. I help healing begin. Let's get started on a new way to do life.
In-Person/35 Yrs of Experience/Current Availability - Have you always blazed your own trail, worked hard and enjoyed many successes in life? Have you been able to tackle challenges with ease as they come up? Maybe you've found all of this to be true, but now there is this relationship dynamic or personal problem that just won’t go away. Then give me a call, you are my specialty. My extensive Gottman and Brainspotting training can go to work for you. I help circular problems find a resting ground. I keep the temperature cooler so that obstacles disappear. I help healing begin. Let's get started on a new way to do life.
Hope Mends Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Soldotna, AK 99669
My ideal clients are women who are in the stage of life of bringing new life into the world. It can rock your world, it will bring up stuff from your past that you thought you were over. It will force you and dad to reconsider your current reality. Let me help. It can get overwhelming and bordering on darkness- but I'm here to remind you that things ALWAYS change. Nothing ever stays that same. With help, we can get you to adjust to your new life and thrive in your new normal!
My ideal clients are women who are in the stage of life of bringing new life into the world. It can rock your world, it will bring up stuff from your past that you thought you were over. It will force you and dad to reconsider your current reality. Let me help. It can get overwhelming and bordering on darkness- but I'm here to remind you that things ALWAYS change. Nothing ever stays that same. With help, we can get you to adjust to your new life and thrive in your new normal!
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.