Therapists in Wasilla, AK

Hailing from Wooster, Ohio, Nathaniel has called Alaska home since 2004. He has a Master of Arts in Counseling and a heart for helping people connect to their partners, families, and other vital people in their lives. He has 19 years of experience helping clients explore and improve their relational dynamics and personal struggles. Nathaniel is dedicated to tailoring his services to meet the specific needs of his clients.

I enjoy working with couples. I will introduce you to some of the best ways to overcome relational conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore love. It is possible to save your marriage from the pain of unresolved conflict and the disaster of divorce. My approach to building marriages and relationships is successful and can help you build yours. Successful marriages require skill. Skill in caring for the one you promised to cherish throughout life. Good intentions are not enough. Once you learn these skills your spouse will find you irresistible, a condition that is essential to a happy successful marriage.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress is a common experience, yet it can make you feel incredibly alone. If you're constantly battling with worry about the future or stress from daily pressures that seem unmanageable, know that there is a pathway to relief. My goal is to work with individuals who are seeking to understand the root of their anxiety, eager to learn new coping strategies, and ready to make changes that lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Together, we can find your path to wellness.

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.

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.

Hi, my name is Kristian Gallegos and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is client-centered and holistic. I focus on emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, OCD, sex/relationship therapy, among others. The clients that I have worked with are very diverse in terms of ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion. I am very comfortable and at ease in adapting to a client's identity. When it comes to communication style, I am assertive and direct. Of course, I communicate with compassion and empathy.

Do you struggle with anxiety/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.

We all face times when we don't know the way forward, when relationships are hard, when we're not sure we can ever get past the pain. But there's hope. I'm honored to get to journey alongside people as they navigate and learn to grow through the difficult areas of their lives. Together, we can work through your struggle and pain so you can walk forward confidently in your life.

Struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions can deeply impact your well-being and relationships. You might feel trapped by persistent worry, sadness, or uncertainty about what lies ahead. These experiences can disrupt your daily life, making it hard to find joy and balance. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, offering support and guidance. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and work towards a more fulfilling and hopeful future.

Headlight is proud to offer Wasilla, AK a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!

This last year has been so draining and you're just trying to stay afloat. Your anxiety keeps telling you that you have a million things that are left to get accomplished, and your depression is right there to tag in, making you feel terrible for not getting anything done on your list. You are trying to balance difficult co-workers, keeping (and maintaining) friendships, juggling 4 different schedules, and trying to keep your house from looking like a bomb went off. You smile through the day being a great pretender, only to be alone with your thoughts at night and feeling like you’re failing at adulting.

You have already taken the first step towards a better life! By being proactive and searching for someone who can help make the changes you desire, you have shown you are ready to make this a reality. Are you wondering how life got so hard and it feels like you can’t keep up? Maybe you are not happy with yourself or your partner. Have you lost your sense of self or feel unappreciated? Perhaps you want to learn how to better communicate and reduce conflict with your partner, your family or your friends? Old answers are not working anymore and you want to create new solutions.

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.

Veronica Maldonado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Wasilla, Alaska, who offers non-traditional hours, works with individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on trauma and PTSD. Many of her clients struggle to feel connected in their relationships or at peace in their lives. Veronica is particularly sensitive to clients facing negative responses to traumatic life experiences, moments of transition, like combat, emergency responders chronic exposure, death, suicide, a move to the city, job loss, or breakup, when the delicate balance can seem to tremble, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt can emerge.

Is this you?...toddler pulling on your pant leg, baby on your hip, dishes in the sink. You feel overwhelmed, touched out, exhausted, frazzled, and experience mom guilt. Maybe your kids are older, you're running to and from sports practices/after school activities dealing with attitudes and eye rolls and wondering, 'what next? how do I navigate this?’ I work with womxn navigating parenthood, and also work with womxn experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and stress. If your goal is to gain clarity, find peace, feel empowered, and uphold bad ass boundaries so you can thrive, contact me today!

A wise person I know once said - Emotional support doesn't have to come at the expense of problem solving, but it does need to come before problem solving. Why? Because triggered brains aren't meant to think straight. They're meant to find safety. - Because of this, I strive to create an environment where clients can explore both the internal, as well as the external issues in their life. So, If you are looking for emotional support, but also wanting to get down to work, I am happy to help. Whether it's about the challenges caused by life events, difficult relationship dynamics, or personal struggles, you can emerge resilient.

Hi, I am Ray and so nice to meet you. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and have practiced since 2005 after having come from a educational career of 28 years. I am licensed in Alaska, Missouri and Maine. I work with a wide variety of clients ranging in ages from teens to older adults. I also work with military, veterans, and first responders. Although I am not a licensed MFT, I have had a lot of couples therapy exposure over the years. I take each client one at a time, and make sure the client is satisfied before we begin.

I help adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, relational issues, low self-esteem, stress management, as well as traumatic experiences. As a retired Veteran, I am especially passionate about serving active duty military, retirees, veterans and military dependents. I have experience offering counseling to people across the life-span in various residential and outpatient community-based mental health settings, and am excited to use my experience to help you create positive change in your life.

Yes, indeed, my first name is the same as my last name! Please just call me Lou. I work with individuals and couples, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space. If you’re navigating complex identity issues, relational dynamics, or feeling stuck in patterns that hinder personal growth, you’re in the right place. As a psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counseling and Art Therapy, I’m here to help you explore these challenges and work towards meaningful change. It’s okay to share your truth—your authentic self is always welcome here.