Therapists in Wasilla, AK
Brittany Oaks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, PMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Are you growing your family or having fertility challenges? Are you going through big life changes? Are these things affecting your daily life, relationships, ability to function, work? Do you feel overwhelmed by everything you are trying to manage? Do you wish that your life and emotional state was better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and hopeless with life's challenges. Not addressing this can lead to unhappiness in all areas of your life. I believe that life shouldn’t have to be so hard. You can learn and can change, there is hope. You don't have to do it alone.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Are you growing your family or having fertility challenges? Are you going through big life changes? Are these things affecting your daily life, relationships, ability to function, work? Do you feel overwhelmed by everything you are trying to manage? Do you wish that your life and emotional state was better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and hopeless with life's challenges. Not addressing this can lead to unhappiness in all areas of your life. I believe that life shouldn’t have to be so hard. You can learn and can change, there is hope. You don't have to do it alone.
It should only take a short phone call to see if I could be a good fit for you or a family member.
Taking the step to find a therapist can be overwhelming. I'm glad you are here. My goal is to provide a safe space for self-exploration, change, and healing. I work with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with a variety of challenges, including painful feelings, emotional numbness, undesired behaviors, unhelpful thinking, mood challenges, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, interpersonal conflict, life changes, and ongoing stress. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, compassionate, collaborative, and empowering.
It should only take a short phone call to see if I could be a good fit for you or a family member.
Taking the step to find a therapist can be overwhelming. I'm glad you are here. My goal is to provide a safe space for self-exploration, change, and healing. I work with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with a variety of challenges, including painful feelings, emotional numbness, undesired behaviors, unhelpful thinking, mood challenges, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, interpersonal conflict, life changes, and ongoing stress. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, compassionate, collaborative, and empowering.
Wisdom Traditions Counseling & Wellness
Counselor, PhD, LPCS, CDCS, MAC
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654
The world grows more complex every day, changing how we live our lives, and it's bringing up a lot of stress and anxiety. We get it. The Wisdom Team provides highly respectful, confidential and individualized treatment choices for you or your family member. We also have counselors specifically dedicated for marriage and family issues. Our Addiction Recovery program is nationally accredited, and provides a warm, informal and rewarding experience for personal growth. We are in this together. Our vision is to positively impact our community; one person...one family at a time.
The world grows more complex every day, changing how we live our lives, and it's bringing up a lot of stress and anxiety. We get it. The Wisdom Team provides highly respectful, confidential and individualized treatment choices for you or your family member. We also have counselors specifically dedicated for marriage and family issues. Our Addiction Recovery program is nationally accredited, and provides a warm, informal and rewarding experience for personal growth. We are in this together. Our vision is to positively impact our community; one person...one family at a time.
I am trained and experienced with attachment problems and family disruption issues.
I have been providing solution-focused mental health services to individuals, couples and families for 20 years. I provide a comfortable, confidential, and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. I accept most insurances. I am unable to accept Medicaid and Denali Kid Care at this time.
I am trained and experienced with attachment problems and family disruption issues.
I have been providing solution-focused mental health services to individuals, couples and families for 20 years. I provide a comfortable, confidential, and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. I accept most insurances. I am unable to accept Medicaid and Denali Kid Care at this time.
I work with individuals of all ages and family systems experiencing change.
I am dedicated to helping people overcome personal challenges, establish healthy balance and achieve lasting change through mindfulness-based approaches. These practices are very helpful for clients faced with issues such as anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, relationship/ family issues, stress-related physical problems and life transitions. I have provided counseling services for over 35 years to children, teens, and adults and customize therapy to meet your specific needs and goals. To that end I have trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, in the belief that no one size fits all.
I work with individuals of all ages and family systems experiencing change.
I am dedicated to helping people overcome personal challenges, establish healthy balance and achieve lasting change through mindfulness-based approaches. These practices are very helpful for clients faced with issues such as anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, relationship/ family issues, stress-related physical problems and life transitions. I have provided counseling services for over 35 years to children, teens, and adults and customize therapy to meet your specific needs and goals. To that end I have trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, in the belief that no one size fits all.
I believe that everyone has the potential to live an abundant life, filled with joy and adventure. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to find ways to better understand themselves, and to address the roadblocks/challenges that may be interfering with their life goals and relationships. I have a MA degree in marriage and family therapy from George Fox University. My training includes working with individuals, children and adolescents, families, and couples.
I believe that everyone has the potential to live an abundant life, filled with joy and adventure. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to find ways to better understand themselves, and to address the roadblocks/challenges that may be interfering with their life goals and relationships. I have a MA degree in marriage and family therapy from George Fox University. My training includes working with individuals, children and adolescents, families, and couples.
Seasons of Hope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
Isaac is available to provide individual, family, and couples therapy in the Matanuska Valley and is centrally located between Palmer and Wasilla.
Using a holistic and client centered approach, Isaac provides a nonjudgmental and confidential environment to support the therapeutic process for individuals, couples, and families. Isaac incorporates physical, psychological, spiritual, and relational dynamics while encouraging a client’s own strengths, values, and goals.
Isaac is available to provide individual, family, and couples therapy in the Matanuska Valley and is centrally located between Palmer and Wasilla.
Using a holistic and client centered approach, Isaac provides a nonjudgmental and confidential environment to support the therapeutic process for individuals, couples, and families. Isaac incorporates physical, psychological, spiritual, and relational dynamics while encouraging a client’s own strengths, values, and goals.
My engagement has been diverse to include providing therapy in residential settings for at-risk youth, specializing in co-occurring disorders, to comprehensive family therapy, veterans, adoption related issues, substance use and more.
I intimately relate to the adversity and discomfort that accompany life's trials. With that being said, I am deeply committed to facilitating personal growth and healing. My guiding principle is the transformative power of therapeutic relationships, wherein I embrace an authentic and relational approach to support my clients. My practice is anchored in the belief that each person's need for feeling seen and heard is paramount to their healing process.
My engagement has been diverse to include providing therapy in residential settings for at-risk youth, specializing in co-occurring disorders, to comprehensive family therapy, veterans, adoption related issues, substance use and more.
I intimately relate to the adversity and discomfort that accompany life's trials. With that being said, I am deeply committed to facilitating personal growth and healing. My guiding principle is the transformative power of therapeutic relationships, wherein I embrace an authentic and relational approach to support my clients. My practice is anchored in the belief that each person's need for feeling seen and heard is paramount to their healing process.
I specialize in maternal mental health, fertility counseling, and assisted reproduction psychotheraputic services; providing support for family building and expansion as well as well as those struggling with grief, loss, and infertility.
As a perinatal mental health and infertility therapist I recognize that life's challenges can be a often be a unexpectedly lonely space; many of us walking these harsh paths not knowing when the efforts we make will produce change. I specialize in working with individuals and families as they navigate these roads to parenthood, adapting to changes, and addressing unforeseen challenges along the way. I provide Individual Psychotherapy in person and via tele-health. I also provide consultation and evaluations as a part of a family or individuals journey through assisted reproduction in accordance with their medical treatment plan.
I specialize in maternal mental health, fertility counseling, and assisted reproduction psychotheraputic services; providing support for family building and expansion as well as well as those struggling with grief, loss, and infertility.
As a perinatal mental health and infertility therapist I recognize that life's challenges can be a often be a unexpectedly lonely space; many of us walking these harsh paths not knowing when the efforts we make will produce change. I specialize in working with individuals and families as they navigate these roads to parenthood, adapting to changes, and addressing unforeseen challenges along the way. I provide Individual Psychotherapy in person and via tele-health. I also provide consultation and evaluations as a part of a family or individuals journey through assisted reproduction in accordance with their medical treatment plan.
Hello! My name is Bonni Wulvik and I am a licensed professional counselor who grew up in rural Alaska. I enjoy outdoor adventures and the pursuit of holistic health. It is an honor and feels sacred for me to work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them maneuver through various life challenges and mental health struggles. Over the years I have worked with families in various capacities as a counselor, social worker, school counselor and now a therapist for more than 25 years. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practices, tailored to meet the unique needs of each person.
Hello! My name is Bonni Wulvik and I am a licensed professional counselor who grew up in rural Alaska. I enjoy outdoor adventures and the pursuit of holistic health. It is an honor and feels sacred for me to work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them maneuver through various life challenges and mental health struggles. Over the years I have worked with families in various capacities as a counselor, social worker, school counselor and now a therapist for more than 25 years. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practices, tailored to meet the unique needs of each person.
Seasons of Life Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Sharon Alane Lilja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
Everyone experiences challenges in their lives. I prefer to walk alongside you as you discover how to heal and move forward to the life you imagined. You are the expert and I am the guide. Wellness, grief, bereavement, adoption, trauma, aging, chronic illness have been the primary focus of my work. Using solution focused, trauma centered, mindfulness and CBT strategies have been most effective in my work. No charge for 15 minute consultation to determine if we would be a good fit. I was born and raised in the Midwest and moved to Alaska in 1975. My life has always been filled with horses or dogs and the outdoors.
Everyone experiences challenges in their lives. I prefer to walk alongside you as you discover how to heal and move forward to the life you imagined. You are the expert and I am the guide. Wellness, grief, bereavement, adoption, trauma, aging, chronic illness have been the primary focus of my work. Using solution focused, trauma centered, mindfulness and CBT strategies have been most effective in my work. No charge for 15 minute consultation to determine if we would be a good fit. I was born and raised in the Midwest and moved to Alaska in 1975. My life has always been filled with horses or dogs and the outdoors.
Refocus Counseling Ministry, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear, detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night tears. Facing another day in Alaska with loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation is too much! Relationships suffer from conflict and lack of intimacy, distraction is inevitable.Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. Emotional control, seems like only a vague dream, that is illusive and beyond you. You are on your way towards healing, We can show you with
There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear, detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night tears. Facing another day in Alaska with loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation is too much! Relationships suffer from conflict and lack of intimacy, distraction is inevitable.Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. Emotional control, seems like only a vague dream, that is illusive and beyond you. You are on your way towards healing, We can show you with
Greetings! My name is Kristina Weltzin. I hold a License in Clinical Social Work and have been licensed for over 25 years. I offer brief solution-focused therapy for youth and adults. My approach to therapy is based on the needs and goals of the client. I believe in supporting clients identifying their goals for counseling and this discussion includes reviewing theoretical approaches to best meet their goals. I am trained in a variety of theoretical interventions including DBT, strength-based models, trauma informed and culturally sensitive models.
Greetings! My name is Kristina Weltzin. I hold a License in Clinical Social Work and have been licensed for over 25 years. I offer brief solution-focused therapy for youth and adults. My approach to therapy is based on the needs and goals of the client. I believe in supporting clients identifying their goals for counseling and this discussion includes reviewing theoretical approaches to best meet their goals. I am trained in a variety of theoretical interventions including DBT, strength-based models, trauma informed and culturally sensitive models.
One of my passions is to encourage the strengthening of healthy relationships. This could be healthy relationship with oneself, your loved ones, others in your community or even your finances. Sometimes the stressors of life can interfere with us experiencing life on our own terms. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress, financial stress, trauma, or addiction issues, together we can explore ways for you to reach your goals.
One of my passions is to encourage the strengthening of healthy relationships. This could be healthy relationship with oneself, your loved ones, others in your community or even your finances. Sometimes the stressors of life can interfere with us experiencing life on our own terms. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress, financial stress, trauma, or addiction issues, together we can explore ways for you to reach your goals.
Lynne (Ann) Kelsey, LPC Supervisor AK-Psychodynami
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EMDR, DBT, CBT
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99687
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.
Amber K. Jaworski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
I am a telehealth provider across Washington State, and I am currently accepting new clients. In life, unexpected things happen. Challenges and bumps in the road are all part of it. Sometimes with the the help of another we can make room for and navigate through planned or unexpected changes. With the help of a trained professional, life challenges can become easier to deal with. During the therapeutic process, I will work with the tools you already have in order to tackle life's problems.
I am a telehealth provider across Washington State, and I am currently accepting new clients. In life, unexpected things happen. Challenges and bumps in the road are all part of it. Sometimes with the the help of another we can make room for and navigate through planned or unexpected changes. With the help of a trained professional, life challenges can become easier to deal with. During the therapeutic process, I will work with the tools you already have in order to tackle life's problems.
Tina Skoog
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
When you have tried everything to help your child, and are still not seeing meaningful change, that is where I can help. I have worked in a variety of settings throughout my career, but my passion lies in working with preschool and elementary school children. Young children face unique challenges in learning to navigate the world around them, and benefit from having a supportive space outside of their daily lives where they can explore their inner worlds, while also learning how to interact appropriately in the outside world.
When you have tried everything to help your child, and are still not seeing meaningful change, that is where I can help. I have worked in a variety of settings throughout my career, but my passion lies in working with preschool and elementary school children. Young children face unique challenges in learning to navigate the world around them, and benefit from having a supportive space outside of their daily lives where they can explore their inner worlds, while also learning how to interact appropriately in the outside world.
Online Therapists
Brittney Ramert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99501 (Online Only)
If I can be of service to you or a family member, please reach out and I’d be more than happy to connect.
I am in transition from group to private practice. Due to this, I am accepting telehealth only clients (12+) at this time. I will resume in person mid 2025 in Anchorage. More than any other factor, it is the relationship between client and therapist that has been found to profoundly impact personal change. We are hurt and healed within relationships. I take a relational approach to all my therapeutic work. I believe in honoring the individual needs of each client, ensuring they are known, seen, heard, and delighted in. I take a special interest in expanding the social and wellness supports of individuals outside the therapy room.
If I can be of service to you or a family member, please reach out and I’d be more than happy to connect.
I am in transition from group to private practice. Due to this, I am accepting telehealth only clients (12+) at this time. I will resume in person mid 2025 in Anchorage. More than any other factor, it is the relationship between client and therapist that has been found to profoundly impact personal change. We are hurt and healed within relationships. I take a relational approach to all my therapeutic work. I believe in honoring the individual needs of each client, ensuring they are known, seen, heard, and delighted in. I take a special interest in expanding the social and wellness supports of individuals outside the therapy room.
Audra York
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503
With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual or family to build on their strengths, and attain growth and balance they are committed to accomplishing.
www.audrayorktherapy.com, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) specializing in the areas of trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, child maltreatment), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & identity, LGBTQ+, and perinatal mental health. I see children ages 3 & up, teens, adults, and families. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy: I am 1 of the 4 nationally certified TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) counselor in Alaska, am a certified EMDR provider, Filial Play therapist, Expressive Arts Therapy certified, PSI certified, and Yoga teacher.
With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual or family to build on their strengths, and attain growth and balance they are committed to accomplishing.
www.audrayorktherapy.com, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) specializing in the areas of trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, child maltreatment), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & identity, LGBTQ+, and perinatal mental health. I see children ages 3 & up, teens, adults, and families. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy: I am 1 of the 4 nationally certified TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) counselor in Alaska, am a certified EMDR provider, Filial Play therapist, Expressive Arts Therapy certified, PSI certified, and Yoga teacher.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.