Licensed to practice in Alaska and accepts 11 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Men's Issues and 6 more.
Christine Perkins
(she/her)
New to Grow
About me
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, isolation, and those times when you simply feel stuck or disconnected from the life you want to be living. I especially enjoy working with people who are used to carrying a lot of responsibility, pushing through difficult situations, or being the person others depend on. I see therapy as a team effort. My approach is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and practical, with plenty of room for both honest conversations and humor. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life, build on the strengths you already have, and identify meaningful, realistic steps toward where you want to go. You bring your experiences, values, and goals to the team; I bring clinical knowledge, curiosity, support, and a willingness to roll up my sleeves and do the work alongside you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Think of our first session as the beginning of a collaborative partnership. We'll talk about what's been going on, what led you to therapy, and what you hope life looks like moving forward. I'll ask questions to better understand your experiences, and together we'll identify meaningful goals and develop a plan that's tailored to you. You don't have to have everything figured out before you walk in—my role is to help you take that first step. My hope is that after the first session, you leave feeling seen, heard, understood, and optimistic about what's possible and know that you have someone in your corner. Remember, you don't have to have everything figured out of how you got here (as that alone can be overwhelming with where to start!). I'll meet you where you're at and we'll take things one step at a time.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring curiosity, authenticity, humor, and a genuine investment in the people I work with. I’m an active participant in therapy—I ask questions, offer observations, celebrate progress, and respectfully challenge you when it may help us look at something from a different perspective. My goal is for you to feel seen and understood while also feeling supported in making meaningful changes outside of our sessions. I also believe strongly in recognizing what’s already working. Even during difficult seasons, you bring strengths, experiences, relationships, values, and resilience with you. Together, we’ll identify those resources and figure out how to put them to work. Above all, I bring a teamwork mentality to therapy. We’ll set goals together, adjust our game plan when something isn’t working, and recognize that progress rarely happens in a perfectly straight line. I’ll meet you with compassion and without judgment, but I’ll also encourage you to be intentional about the work we’re doing. Therapy is your time, and I want it to be genuinely useful to you.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is an adult who may look like they’re holding everything together on the outside but knows something isn’t quite working on the inside. You might be navigating anxiety, stress or burnout, a major life transition, grief or loss, relationship challenges, loneliness or isolation, or simply wondering, “Is this really how I want my life to feel?” You may be someone others depend on, someone accustomed to pushing through difficult situations, or someone who has spent so much time focusing on what needs to get done that you’ve lost touch with what you need. You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong or have a perfectly defined goal for therapy. Curiosity and a willingness to explore are enough to get us started. I work best with clients who want therapy to be an active, collaborative process. You’re willing to show up, be honest (even when it’s uncomfortable), consider new perspectives, and experiment with meaningful changes between sessions. You don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to be willing to join me in the work. My areas of clinical interest include: working with athletes and those who work within the business of sports, individuals in recovery from eating disorders, those who are navigating grief, loss, and bereavement, and caregiver support.
Specialties
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Other specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Alaska
Accepts
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Cash - $75 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
One of the reasons I enjoy using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is because it shifts the focus from trying to "fix" every uncomfortable thought or emotion to learning how to live a meaningful life alongside them. We can't always control what shows up in our minds, but we can choose how we respond. Together, we'll identify what's most important to you and develop practical strategies that help you move toward the person you want to be, even when life feels difficult. What is ACT? Imagine you're driving a car toward the life you want. Along the way, anxiety climbs into the passenger seat. Self-doubt gets in the back. Stress won't stop talking. You have two choices: Pull over and wait for them to leave... Or acknowledge that they're there and keep driving toward what matters. That's the heart of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all connected. Sometimes our minds develop patterns of thinking that sound convincing but aren't entirely accurate, leading us to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged. Together, we'll slow those patterns down, examine whether they're helping or hurting you, and develop healthier ways of thinking that support the life you're working toward. My goal isn't to force "positive thinking," but to help you see situations more clearly and respond with greater confidence and intention. Imagine you're watching a hockey game and one referee keeps making the wrong calls. Eventually, you'd start questioning that referee's judgment. Our minds can work the same way. Sometimes they tell us: "You're going to fail." "You're not good enough." "Everyone else has it figured out." Those thoughts can feel true simply because we've heard them so many times. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps us step back, examine those automatic thoughts, and ask: Is this actually true? Is there another way to view this situation? Together, we'll work to replace unhelpful thinking patterns with perspectives that are more balanced, realistic, and supportive of your goals.
Existential
Existential therapy focuses on some of life's biggest questions- such as identity, purpose, meaning, freedom, and how we want to spend the time we have. There are seasons in life when we begin asking, "Who am I now?" or "Is this the life I truly want?" Rather than offering quick answers, we'll explore those questions together and work toward creating a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and aligned with your values. Imagine a hockey player. They've worn the same jersey for twenty years. One day... The season ends. They retire. The jersey comes off. Suddenly they ask: "If I'm not a hockey player anymore...who am I?" That's existential therapy. It isn't really about hockey. It's about identity. The jersey could be: CEO Coach Parent Caregiver Spouse Therapist Student Eventually... Life asks all of us: "Who are you underneath the jersey?" You are more than the roles that you serve.
Motivational Interviewing
Have you ever known you wanted to make a change but felt pulled in two different directions? That's a normal part of being human. Motivational Interviewing (MI) helps us explore those mixed feelings without judgment so you can make decisions that align with your values, goals, and the life you want to create. My role isn't to convince you—it's to help you uncover your own reasons for change and build the confidence to follow through. Imagine I'm riding in the passenger seat. You're driving. You say: "I don't know which way to go." I don't take the wheel. I don't grab the steering wheel. I don't tell you where to drive. Instead I ask: "Where are you hoping to end up?" Then: "What's making this decision difficult?" Then: "What do you think your future self would thank you for?" Eventually... You choose the direction. That's MI.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
We all experience moments when our emotions feel bigger than our ability to manage them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical tools to help you slow down, tolerate distress, communicate more effectively, and make choices that align with your long-term goals instead of reacting in the moment. These skills can help you feel more grounded, resilient, and confident when life becomes challenging. Imagine you're caught in the middle of a storm. You can't stop the rain. You can't control the wind. But you can learn how to navigate through it. DBT is about building the skills that help you weather life's storms without getting swept away by them. Together, we'll work on staying grounded during difficult moments, managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and responding in ways that move you closer to the life you want and not farther away.