Therapists in Matanuska Susitna County, AK
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Lynne (Ann) Kelsey, LPC Supervisor AK-Psychodynami
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EMDR, DBT, CBT
Verified Verified
Palmer, AK 99645
Respectful, supportive, positive CBT THERAPY, insight oriented, life coaching, wellness consulting, communication/problem solving and symptom mgt. for performance techniques with results. Regain control, improve relationships, communication, problem solving, work/career or sport. Brief intensive skill building tools for success. Strength based, personality specific Goal and objective setting. Be independent, yet patient; journal and homework", appreciation for incremental gains. Your individual uniqueness, intuition and inner guidance system are valued, so fine tune those To work well for you. Mind, body, spirit appreciated. Disabilities infant mental health young children. couples, marital, sex counseling, addictions, porn, horse therapy. Trauma specialist, anxiety, depression.
Respectful, supportive, positive CBT THERAPY, insight oriented, life coaching, wellness consulting, communication/problem solving and symptom mgt. for performance techniques with results. Regain control, improve relationships, communication, problem solving, work/career or sport. Brief intensive skill building tools for success. Strength based, personality specific Goal and objective setting. Be independent, yet patient; journal and homework", appreciation for incremental gains. Your individual uniqueness, intuition and inner guidance system are valued, so fine tune those To work well for you. Mind, body, spirit appreciated. Disabilities infant mental health young children. couples, marital, sex counseling, addictions, porn, horse therapy. Trauma specialist, anxiety, depression.
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Tiffany Dawn Lemery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck or trapped in your feelings and emotions? Do you feel defined by your past, negative beliefs, challenging emotions, or life difficulties? Are you ready to start rewiring your brain so that you can break free from them? Let’s find the root cause of the issues. Together, we can process and heal so you can enjoy your life fully. We will start by discussing your goals, and together, we will embark upon this healing journey. I am licensed in Alaska, New Mexico, and Utah. Tiffany also provides supervision for licensure.
Do you feel stuck or trapped in your feelings and emotions? Do you feel defined by your past, negative beliefs, challenging emotions, or life difficulties? Are you ready to start rewiring your brain so that you can break free from them? Let’s find the root cause of the issues. Together, we can process and heal so you can enjoy your life fully. We will start by discussing your goals, and together, we will embark upon this healing journey. I am licensed in Alaska, New Mexico, and Utah. Tiffany also provides supervision for licensure.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Megan Spears, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b04b989b-2822-46e4-a9e7-3d6ff0a87ea6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Megan’s passion is guiding individuals toward transformation, from mere survival to true thriving. She believes that each person’s journey is unique; their path to healing and change must be tailored to suit their distinct experiences. Her training encompasses therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She specializes in working with people struggling with suicidal ideations, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and chemical dependency. She welcomes families, children five and older, individual adults and elders, couples.
Megan’s passion is guiding individuals toward transformation, from mere survival to true thriving. She believes that each person’s journey is unique; their path to healing and change must be tailored to suit their distinct experiences. Her training encompasses therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She specializes in working with people struggling with suicidal ideations, self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and chemical dependency. She welcomes families, children five and older, individual adults and elders, couples.
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Joshua Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CCAT, CDC II, WFR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99504
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.
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.
![Photo of Mary C Elkins - GE Family Services, MA, LPC, CDC I, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c3055de3-4730-47a0-abe1-93f8e776a9ea/1/320x400.png)
GE Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CDC I
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99509 (Online Only)
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.