Family Therapy in Alaska
Sometimes you can see the demons clearly; they might be anxiety, persistent and unmanageable anger, depression or feelings of worthlessness. But sometimes you don't see them because they've become such a part of your life; then those demons may take the form of frequent struggles with a boss at work, a pervasive sense of emptiness, or a series of failed relationships. My work is about helping individuals and couples with their demons.
Sometimes you can see the demons clearly; they might be anxiety, persistent and unmanageable anger, depression or feelings of worthlessness. But sometimes you don't see them because they've become such a part of your life; then those demons may take the form of frequent struggles with a boss at work, a pervasive sense of emptiness, or a series of failed relationships. My work is about helping individuals and couples with their demons.
Rachel Buddin-Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CDCII, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle River, AK 99577 (Online Only)
Welcome to Lighted Path Therapy Services, LLC. Sometimes we face obstacles in our life that make us feel as though we just want to give up. Relationships, personal goals, happiness and life satisfaction can sometimes feel so far out of reach and impossible that it leads to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and frustration. But there is hope! Hope for your personal goals, hope for your relationships and hope for a life of joy.
Welcome to Lighted Path Therapy Services, LLC. Sometimes we face obstacles in our life that make us feel as though we just want to give up. Relationships, personal goals, happiness and life satisfaction can sometimes feel so far out of reach and impossible that it leads to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and frustration. But there is hope! Hope for your personal goals, hope for your relationships and hope for a life of joy.
Kelsey Fox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99502 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients, via tele-health. I see you as a person, someone who is trying to make life work. And then, more often than not, you experience something that shakes your core. This event can begin occurring over time, or it can be a first time experience that leaves your equilibrium off-balance. Then, your thoughts begin to overwhelm you and you begin to wonder if you will ever get back on track. In short yes you can, but it is going to take some time and effort if you are willing to work at it.
Currently accepting new clients, via tele-health. I see you as a person, someone who is trying to make life work. And then, more often than not, you experience something that shakes your core. This event can begin occurring over time, or it can be a first time experience that leaves your equilibrium off-balance. Then, your thoughts begin to overwhelm you and you begin to wonder if you will ever get back on track. In short yes you can, but it is going to take some time and effort if you are willing to work at it.
Raphael Martins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99503 (Online Only)
Mental health disorders, especially anxiety and depression, are some of the most significant public health problems facing the world today. Depression is now the leading cause of disability around the world, with chronic stress being the main cause of these conditions. Fortunately, depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions, properly diagnosed and treated can be stabilized and cured, allowing those who suffer them to return to their normal routine and enjoy a healthier and happier life. I am a therapist with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field including residential, hospital and outpatient.
Mental health disorders, especially anxiety and depression, are some of the most significant public health problems facing the world today. Depression is now the leading cause of disability around the world, with chronic stress being the main cause of these conditions. Fortunately, depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions, properly diagnosed and treated can be stabilized and cured, allowing those who suffer them to return to their normal routine and enjoy a healthier and happier life. I am a therapist with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field including residential, hospital and outpatient.
Amelia Elkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99501
Do you feel frustrated in your relationships? Is anxiety preventing you from feeling like your most confident self? Are you relying on substances or addictive behaviors to cope? Relationships are challenging, anxiety is draining and using substances may feel like the only way out. The folks I work with are looking for a therapist to accept their situation, create a space of emotional safety and provide tools for healing, growth, and strength.
Do you feel frustrated in your relationships? Is anxiety preventing you from feeling like your most confident self? Are you relying on substances or addictive behaviors to cope? Relationships are challenging, anxiety is draining and using substances may feel like the only way out. The folks I work with are looking for a therapist to accept their situation, create a space of emotional safety and provide tools for healing, growth, and strength.
Renelle Brubaker
Counselor, MA-MFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654 (Online Only)
Has life given you some lemons? Maybe copious amounts of gigantic lemons? Well, Im in the business of helping others make “lemonade”. I do this through counseling adult individuals. You are more than the lemon that led you to this website, so I want to see the big picture of your life and work together to get to a place where you have a healthy and peaceful relationship with your body, your past, and others. It won't be easy-peasy lemon-squeezy, but if you do the work, what was once sour will become sweet.
Has life given you some lemons? Maybe copious amounts of gigantic lemons? Well, Im in the business of helping others make “lemonade”. I do this through counseling adult individuals. You are more than the lemon that led you to this website, so I want to see the big picture of your life and work together to get to a place where you have a healthy and peaceful relationship with your body, your past, and others. It won't be easy-peasy lemon-squeezy, but if you do the work, what was once sour will become sweet.
Megan Russell-Licata, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99508
Welcome to my practice. My name is Megan Russell-Licata, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Anchorage who helps people navigate the roundabouts of life. As a therapist, I'm LGBTQIA+ affirmative and welcoming of people of diverse cultures. I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. It take courage to reach out and ask for help. I value this opportunity to take the next steps on your path to discovery, healing, and growth.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Megan Russell-Licata, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Anchorage who helps people navigate the roundabouts of life. As a therapist, I'm LGBTQIA+ affirmative and welcoming of people of diverse cultures. I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. It take courage to reach out and ask for help. I value this opportunity to take the next steps on your path to discovery, healing, and growth.
Cecilie Cody
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with individuals and families who are open to learning about themselves. People usually come to therapy when things are going badly or feeling out of control, so the beginning stages are about defining the issues as well as strengths. The client and I act as a team through our working relationship, to focus on positive change and growing insight about their lives. Self confidence increases, communication skills improve, and willingness to value perspectives of others are important milestones in the therapeutic process.
I am passionate about working with individuals and families who are open to learning about themselves. People usually come to therapy when things are going badly or feeling out of control, so the beginning stages are about defining the issues as well as strengths. The client and I act as a team through our working relationship, to focus on positive change and growing insight about their lives. Self confidence increases, communication skills improve, and willingness to value perspectives of others are important milestones in the therapeutic process.
Lindsey Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99507 (Online Only)
I graduated from UTK College of Social Work and have a varied background, including working in community mental health, residential facilities, and private practice. I work with my clients using a strengths-based approach, incorporating humor and empathy in sessions to improve comfort and instill trust, fostering a collaborative relationship. I enjoy working with a variety of populations, including couples, individuals, and families, and I specialize in parenting, life adjustments, mood disorders, anxiety/panic, and relational stressors.
I graduated from UTK College of Social Work and have a varied background, including working in community mental health, residential facilities, and private practice. I work with my clients using a strengths-based approach, incorporating humor and empathy in sessions to improve comfort and instill trust, fostering a collaborative relationship. I enjoy working with a variety of populations, including couples, individuals, and families, and I specialize in parenting, life adjustments, mood disorders, anxiety/panic, and relational stressors.
You might be feeling anxious, uncertain, or struggling to keep up with everything going on in your life. Maybe you're a child feeling out of place at school, a teen trying to figure out who you are, or an adult managing big life transitions. Whatever you're facing, you don't have to navigate it alone, and therapy can help! My goal is to help you feel more confident, in control of your emotions, and ready to take on challenges. We'll build skills, gain insight and understanding, and help you increase your confidence and ability to move forward with clarity and direction.
You might be feeling anxious, uncertain, or struggling to keep up with everything going on in your life. Maybe you're a child feeling out of place at school, a teen trying to figure out who you are, or an adult managing big life transitions. Whatever you're facing, you don't have to navigate it alone, and therapy can help! My goal is to help you feel more confident, in control of your emotions, and ready to take on challenges. We'll build skills, gain insight and understanding, and help you increase your confidence and ability to move forward with clarity and direction.
Erika Hopper
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Eagle River, AK 99577
Waitlist for new clients
My goal for all the services I provide is to build a relationship that creates a safe and non-judgmental environment for you. At the heart of my practice is the belief in the potential for every individual, despite their circumstances, to live a healthy and meaningful life. It is a privilege to hear your story, to help you understand where you come from and how that may be impacting you today. Using tools brought in from PCT, DBT, and SFT, I tailor my approach around you, working to meet your strengths, your unique needs, and your goals, helping you make the changes you want to see in your life as you move forward.
My goal for all the services I provide is to build a relationship that creates a safe and non-judgmental environment for you. At the heart of my practice is the belief in the potential for every individual, despite their circumstances, to live a healthy and meaningful life. It is a privilege to hear your story, to help you understand where you come from and how that may be impacting you today. Using tools brought in from PCT, DBT, and SFT, I tailor my approach around you, working to meet your strengths, your unique needs, and your goals, helping you make the changes you want to see in your life as you move forward.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99501 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy relies on establishing a collaborative relationship with my patient(s) so that we can work together to identify the habitual patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that keep you from enjoying the quality of life you would like for yourself. I create a supportive environment that allows you the patient to talk openly without fear of judgment. By the time you leave therapy you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will take away a set of skills that will help you effectively cope with whatever challenges life may present in the future.
My approach to therapy relies on establishing a collaborative relationship with my patient(s) so that we can work together to identify the habitual patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that keep you from enjoying the quality of life you would like for yourself. I create a supportive environment that allows you the patient to talk openly without fear of judgment. By the time you leave therapy you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will take away a set of skills that will help you effectively cope with whatever challenges life may present in the future.
Counseling Solutions of AK
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CDCI, MAC
Verified Verified
Eagle River, AK 99577
I have lived in Alaska over 10 years and have worked in a variety of mental health and behavioral health settings including: community mental health centers, local schools, adolescent substance abuse treatment centers, the child advocacy center and juvenile detention and probation offices. My clinical approaches are tailored to the needs of my clients and are rooted in trauma-informed, solution-focused, and person-centered orientations. I am certified in Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Therapy (TI-EAT) and trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural and Strategic Therapy, and Narrative Therapies among others.
I have lived in Alaska over 10 years and have worked in a variety of mental health and behavioral health settings including: community mental health centers, local schools, adolescent substance abuse treatment centers, the child advocacy center and juvenile detention and probation offices. My clinical approaches are tailored to the needs of my clients and are rooted in trauma-informed, solution-focused, and person-centered orientations. I am certified in Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Therapy (TI-EAT) and trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural and Strategic Therapy, and Narrative Therapies among others.
Deborah Mellison Counseling and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDCI
Verified Verified
Juneau, AK 99801
Most of us are all too aware of our problems. What we lack is the ability to find and maintain the kind of understanding and self acceptance needed to transform our obstacles into the lives and relationships we desire. Instead we stay stuck in uncomfortable feelings and thoughts, ineffective communication, old hurts, and even addictive patterns. To help you clarify and stay focused on your aspirations and solutions, while easing your way through emotional blocks, is probably the greatest gift I can offer.
Most of us are all too aware of our problems. What we lack is the ability to find and maintain the kind of understanding and self acceptance needed to transform our obstacles into the lives and relationships we desire. Instead we stay stuck in uncomfortable feelings and thoughts, ineffective communication, old hurts, and even addictive patterns. To help you clarify and stay focused on your aspirations and solutions, while easing your way through emotional blocks, is probably the greatest gift I can offer.
Refocus Intensive Therapy Program
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
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.
Amanda Kookesh - White Wave Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99501
Managing life and all the emotions that come with it can be hard. Many people want to make sense of their life. Why do I react the way I do? Starting therapy is a great way to start unpacking answers to those life questions. I will provide you the safe and non-judgmental environment to begin to explore your thoughts, memories, and long-term goals. I can meet you where you are at in your life and together, we will begin your journey towards healing. I will be your biggest advocate in reaching your future goals. Together we will process your past and current life stressors to enable you to live your life in the present.
Managing life and all the emotions that come with it can be hard. Many people want to make sense of their life. Why do I react the way I do? Starting therapy is a great way to start unpacking answers to those life questions. I will provide you the safe and non-judgmental environment to begin to explore your thoughts, memories, and long-term goals. I can meet you where you are at in your life and together, we will begin your journey towards healing. I will be your biggest advocate in reaching your future goals. Together we will process your past and current life stressors to enable you to live your life in the present.
Lighted Path Therapy Services
Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eagle River, AK 99577
Have you been socially isolated and overwhelmed with life? Do you feel run down, worried, and depleted? Are you hoping for wholeness, happiness, and freedom? These kinds of experiences are painful and exhausting. And without effective care, they can reduce the quality of your life and contribute to long-term health problems. This painful pattern often becomes a downward spiral, which can habitually undermine your joy, intimacy, and hope. You do not have to face this journey alone; choose the professional care you need and deserve. Our talented clinicians at Lighted Path Therapy Services are here to help.
Have you been socially isolated and overwhelmed with life? Do you feel run down, worried, and depleted? Are you hoping for wholeness, happiness, and freedom? These kinds of experiences are painful and exhausting. And without effective care, they can reduce the quality of your life and contribute to long-term health problems. This painful pattern often becomes a downward spiral, which can habitually undermine your joy, intimacy, and hope. You do not have to face this journey alone; choose the professional care you need and deserve. Our talented clinicians at Lighted Path Therapy Services are here to help.
We are not just counselors; we are architects of possibilities! Together, we envision a future where your potential is not bound by today’s challenges. We guide you towards a path of self-discovery and empower you to shape a vision for your life. We walk alongside you as friends, grounded in humility. Recognizing that we are all on a journey of growth, our aim is not to lead but to accompany. We listen attentively, share experiences, and learn from one another with a spirit of camaraderie.
We are not just counselors; we are architects of possibilities! Together, we envision a future where your potential is not bound by today’s challenges. We guide you towards a path of self-discovery and empower you to shape a vision for your life. We walk alongside you as friends, grounded in humility. Recognizing that we are all on a journey of growth, our aim is not to lead but to accompany. We listen attentively, share experiences, and learn from one another with a spirit of camaraderie.
Maliko Ubl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Maliko and I am a second generation Japanese American living in Fairbanks, Alaska, also known as Tanana Dene Land who specializes in somatic based, neurodivergent affirming, trauma responsive therapy. Whether you're struggling with a new diagnosis or you're just struggling, learning the what and the why of our brain-body system can help us build understanding for ourselves as we learn how to navigate our emotions.
My name is Maliko and I am a second generation Japanese American living in Fairbanks, Alaska, also known as Tanana Dene Land who specializes in somatic based, neurodivergent affirming, trauma responsive therapy. Whether you're struggling with a new diagnosis or you're just struggling, learning the what and the why of our brain-body system can help us build understanding for ourselves as we learn how to navigate our emotions.
Crystal Liddycoat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Crystal Liddycoat and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Alaska and North Dakota. My husband is retired military and I spent the majority of my professional life supporting and helping those in the military and law enforcement branches of government. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in helping those with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Hello! My name is Crystal Liddycoat and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Alaska and North Dakota. My husband is retired military and I spent the majority of my professional life supporting and helping those in the military and law enforcement branches of government. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in helping those with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
