Therapists in Alaska

Are you looking for a safe place to explore your gender identity? Are you a parent or partner adjusting to the identity of your loved one? We offer a gender affirming, safe and confidential place for folx to explore and discover their journey and authenticity. I hope to create a safe space for you to work with some of the issues or situations that have entered into your life, or make sense of things that have happened in the past. Working from a gender affirming, strength based approach, I believe that we all can reach our goals and aspirations with support and be empowered to be our authentic selves.

My name is Melissa Moxlow Swan. I am a lifelong Alaskan who attended school outside of the state of Alaska while completing my bachelors degree at Gonzaga University. I completed my masters degree at the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2014. I worked at a local agency here in Anchorage to support youth and their families at a residential treatment program. I then transitioned to working with active duty service members and their families and have found that work to be extremely rewarding. I completed my professional licensure in 2017 and became a clinical supervisor in 2021.

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Going to a counselor can be pretty frightening; my goal is to make it as comfortable as possible. I believe that we all need help at times to work through difficult issues in our lives. I count it a privilege to help clients with the stresses of life. Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible-no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more.

Please call for a free consultation. As Marriage and Family Therapist for over 30 years I have successfully helped many couples, individuals, adolescents, young adults and corporate teams see where they want to grow and help them through their issues to a happier, more productive and more peaceful life. I hope to help you to not need me and to be truly resilient, self-reliant and the master of your own destiny. You will gain the skills and confidence to move proactively and peacefully through your life. I will help you to take positive steps to help you lead a happier life. I am a licensed Arbinger 'facilitator.'

As a committed Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in working with preschool and elementary age children and their families. Children do not always have the language they need to work through their struggles. If we listen and allow the toys to be their words and play to be their language, they tell us so much. Every child has a unique wonder and light inside of them, sometimes they just need help developing their tools to be their best self. Play is how children express themselves, practice and learn new tasks, and regulate emotions. Many children can benefit from play therapy.

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.

Everyone has their own mountains to climb, and dark nights to get through in this life. I believe that seeking and accepting support is the key to conquering any obstacle. Therapy is a courageous step towards embracing personal growth and harnessing inner strength. Drawing from my experience, I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person-centered, strengths-based approach in my practice. I am also trained in EMDR. These evidence-based modalities provide a solid foundation for fostering transformative change and equipping individuals with the tools they need to overcome personal hurdles.

The secret suffering we all experience is rarely laid bare for one another, yet we know it's shared. Feedback that I have received is that I am "blunt, but with a heart." I respectfully and directly refer to and discuss the suffering and its sources. I have extensive experience working with youth and their families, include in my field of interest improving communication within couples, coping skills for individuals struggling with a variety of mental health and interpersonal issues, teach and facilitate effective communication through a Circle model, and focus always on a client's relationship with the self.

Experiential Play Therapy is a model of play therapy with a strong belief in the child’s quest for health. Only the child knows their particular perceptions of their life’s dilemmas. Therefore, in Experiential Play Therapy, the child is allowed to be the director of the play. In that process, they will utilize toys and their own creativity to recreate their experience in an environment that enables them to approach their struggles so that they are able to regain the power that has been lost in the actual event or environment. The therapist becomes a partner in the child’s quest, assuming whatever role the child requests.

My motto is: "some things might be difficult to resolve, but not impossible." I believe that people, with the right support and tools, have the capacity to change, improve, and experience a better quality of life for themselves and with their loved ones.

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.

My style as a therapist can best be described as eclectic, as I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations. That being said I tend to be highly client centered, which means I assume clients are the authorities about their own systems. In therapy, it's my job to describe what the science of psychology has to offer given the presenting problem and my professional experience in the area. However, it's my clients who get to decide how this information is applicable to their lives. More about my therapeutic orientation can be found on my website: www.reynoldstherapy.com

Please note my location. With 30+ years of practice in Anchorage, I appreciate the power of mindful listening with couples, individuals and groups. As a certified emotion focused therapist I find a respectful way of being present with others so their deep truth can be understood and assist them in finding their life forward energy. In our hurried culture our voices risk not being heard inside ourselves. We overwhelmed adults may find our vulnerability locked away, not even shared with our loved ones. It is a privilege to earn trust to share people's journey in a safe manner.

Are you finding yourself sitting on the couch disconnecting from life in order to manage your emotions? Do you find yourself yelling at those around you and don't know why? Have you had childhood experiences that you felt you had dealt with but still find yourself triggered by reminders of the event(s)? Do you feel you are now ready to start working on issues in your life but don't know where to start? You are not alone. There are many individuals who are struggling every day to make sense of their life (past and present).

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.

Ruth Bullock has over 30 years of experience as a counselor working with adults, teens, and children. Ruth has a clinical background in mental disorders and substance use disorders, and is a licensing supervisor. Ruth provides individual, family and couples counseling.

As a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist I work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide variety issues related to mental health and relationship concerns. I believe every person has the skills and tools to achieve a healthy and fulfilling life. However accessing these tools and applying them one's life can be a challenging process which can create dissatisfaction in life and relationships. As a therapist, I see my role as that of guiding people through the journey of identifying and harnessing the power of their unique strengths so that they may achieve satisfaction and fulfillment from life.

Hi there! I'm Diana Waddell, a licensed psychotherapist providing compassionate therapy services to clients in Alaska and Washington. My commitment lies in supporting individuals reclaim their sense of self and confidence to live their best lives. I understand that seeking help for mental health challenges can be intimidating, which is why I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. Specializing in the treatment of psychological trauma, I deliver individualized and evidence-based therapy to support your journey towards well-being.