5 therapists in Alaska matching your needs

I specialize in working with adults experiencing trauma, depression, and life phase transitions and transitions. When working with children, I specialize in helping them, and their caregivers, learn how to recognize and cope with their emotions, communicate their needs, and improve their ability to solve problems. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children in various settings including hospital and community clinic settings. I have been independently licensed and providing therapy since 2017 and it has been a great pleasure to join my client's in their healing process and I look forward to getting to be a part of yours as well!

You took the hardest step today; your healing journey can begin. My name is Kristina (Tina), and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). What being a LCSW means to me is that I am a helper. The space I hold for you is individualized to acknowledge you, support you, and encourage you to be your greatest advocate. For trauma, my focus is in helping clients work through the impact trauma has had on their lives. Trauma effects multiple aspects of life: can’t trust or are over-trusting, feelings are too big or too little, sometimes things are just really hard. Your trauma is unique to you deserving a path to healing. ADHD can feel like a rollercoaster of things to do, disorganization, poor time management, feelings all over the place. There is so much more to ADHD than meets the eye. We can learn together what your ADHD is to you. Anxiety can feel like you’re always vibrating on the inside, body and mind feels chaotic. Let’s find out ways to ground, be mindful, breathe. I am accepting new clients. Please contact me directly for help with scheduling. I look forward to working with you.

My name is Trina McDonald and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have certification as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I have experience working with various populations through my employment with Social Services, The Division of Prisons, Camp Lejeune Military Base, Outpatient Treatment Facilities, and as a State Certified HIV Case Manager. I work in partnership with the client to impact change using an eclectic approach foundationally based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My interests include reading, meeting new people, traveling, and watching television the 70's, 80's and 90's. I My favorite quote comes from Mark Twain who wrote, "There are two important days in your life; the day you were born and the day you find out why." This quote I believe in as I feel it speaks to purpose and being born on purpose and not by mistake. I work with a client to build a therapeutic rapport as I feel this to be essential to making therapeutic gains. I embrace the elements of unconditional positive regard, being authentic and genuine, and empathy to help build that therapeutic rapport with a client. I consider listening, patience, acceptance, and honest communication, and observing healthy boundaries as my greater strengths. I look forward to working each potential client in navigating through challenges to obtain mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with my Master's Degree for the University of South Florida. I have experience working with adult and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem, life changes and other challenges. I specialize in working with women and men who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, negative self-image. I work with clients to help them discover their true self, underneath the expectations they have placed on themselves or feel pressure from others. I will meet you where you are in your journey, and will facilitate the changes to help you be a happier and healthier version of yourself.

Lori Wetzel has been an LPC for over seven years. She believes a nonjudgmental, respectful, authentic relationship with the client will help them reach their treatment goals. She enjoys the work she does and strives to make it a safe environment for the client. While grounded in CBT, she believes using an eclectic approach to counseling works best.