Therapists serving clients in Alaska

Dr. Melissa Paige Begich

Alaska

MS,EdD,LPC-S

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, mood instability, military life issues, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced emotional trauma, general life transitions, and major physical health issues such as MS or cancer. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and com...

Beverly Rivard

Alaska

LCSW,CCH

Hello! I'm glad you're here! I'm Beverly Rivard. I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I look forward to meeting you. I have an eclectic approach to counseling and coaching because I like to match you up with the tools and strategies that will work best for you. I incorporate mindfulness awareness, cognitive strategies, and trauma-informed therapy into my work. I utilize a unique approach to hypnotherapy called Inner Wisdom sessions. I work from a holistic perspective, with attention to all areas of life. I'm licensed in the state of Alaska (#1028) with...

Martinette Douglas

Alaska

MA, LCPC, LSOE

I am originally from South Africa. I moved to Chicago, joined the United States Navy, served 4 years on active duty, and another 7 years as a reservist. Since obtaining my masters degree in psychology, I have mostly enjoyed helping people in the correctional field. I have experience in treating self-esteem issues, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, suicidal ideation, coping, PTSD, and trauma related conditions. I have additional experience in using animal assisted therapy. I use evidence based, cognitive behavioral therapy with well-integrated approaches to...

Dannon Mims

Alaska

MS, LPC

Hello! I am an Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alaska with over 8 years of experience working as a clinical therapist. I have worked with clients of all ages who have experienced symptoms including unhappiness in their career choice, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship issues, grief and loss, ODD and ADHD. I also have experience in trauma-informed care. My counseling style is warm and personable. I believe in the humanistic approach and treat everyone with respect, kindness, and compassion. In my approach I use cognitive-beh...

Kenneth Brewington

Alaska

MA, CDCC

Are you feeling stuck? Are you having trouble reaching your goals, or even figuring out what your goals are? Do you struggle to make meaningful, lasting changes in your life? If you’re ready to get a fresh perspective and tap into the strengths you already possess, let me help you gain a fresh perspective on things. You are the expert on your own life and are filled with your own wisdom – sometimes you just need help accessing it. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor working out of Anchorage, Alaska and have spent some 18 years working with people w...

Bobbi Cleary

Alaska

LPC

Holistic health is complemented by the counseling process as emotional and mental wellness contributes to overall balance. This philosophy is part of my professional framework. It is a joy when a tool is learned and successfully implemented by those for whom I have the privilege to provide care. Empowerment is key to locating one's innate fortitude, a place from which to achieve healing, peace and ultimately joy. It is important for me to consider the specific needs of each client as no one is wired exactly the same. As such, I call my style "eclectic" in tha...

Brittany Oaks

Alaska

LPC

Hello. My name is Brittany Oaks. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Alaska. I have 9 years experience working in this field. My degree is in Mental Health Counseling specializing in Crisis and Trauma. I received further training in the ARC Framework, EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, and Parenting with Love&Logic. I provide kind, compassionate, non judgmental counseling to help clients make it through the different struggles and seasons of life. I take an eclectic approach to meet my clients where they ar...

Harsimranjeet Minhas

Alaska

LPC,CDCI,BHCI

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska. I have been working in the field of behavioral health since 2009, with clients ranging from pre-teens with behavioral problems, to adults with chronic mental illness. My specialties are working with adolescents, and the fields of anxiety and trauma and substance abuse. I offer a client centered counseling approach. I believe that ultimately you are the person who is the expert on you and your struggles, and that you know what help you need. My style can be described as Motivational Interviewing, with a l...

Angela Wyne

Alaska

LPC,LMHC

Hi, my name is Angela Wyne and I am a licensed therapist in the states of Alaska (LPC) and Massachusetts (LMHC). I earned my degree in Worcester, MA and have been practicing therapy for the past 11 years in a variety of settings. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in a detention treatment center, community centers, outpatient clinics, and in a crisis stabilization program. My therapy style looks to provide a warm and compassionate space that is safe and free of judgment. Working through change and finding the path towards happ...

Rebecca Parkey

Alaska

MS,LMFT

My name is Rebecca (Becky) Parkey and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have licenses in Marriage and Family Therapy from the States of Missouri, Kansas, Alaska, and Nevada, and graduated from a COAMFT accredited Master’s program in Kansas. I have been working as a clinician, counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups on matters pertaining to addiction, family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples communication, stress reduction, adjustment from military lifestyles, case management, treatment services and psycho-educational training program...

Ray Butts

Alaska

M.Ed, Counselor Ed.,LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor, ( NCC) with other 30 years experience in both counseling and education. I started my professional career as an elementary special education teacher in the early 80's. I obtained my M.Ed in counselor Education in 1989 from the University of Arkansas and in 1989 I went to Alaska for the first time as along term substitute teacher. I worked in the Bering Strait School District, in Unalakleet, Alaska. I would return a year later, and work a total of 11 years as a teacher, itinerant s...

Fulani Sutherland

Alaska

MS,LPC,LCPC

Hello. I'm Fulani Sutherland. I am licensed as a Professional Counselor in Maryland, Washington DC, and Alaska. I've been working in the mental health field for the past 10 years, after getting my Master's degree from Georgia State University. I have experience working with all ages- from preschool to seniors- but the majority of my work has been with adults. I have worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and schizophrenia. My counseling style is very person-centered. I genuinely believe people are the expert...

Marne Eggleston

Alaska

LPC-S,NCC©,CDC I

I have a master’s degree in Counseling from University of Central Arkansas (2014) and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska and Hawaii. I’m also a certified Supervisor in the state of Alaska and a Nationally Certified Counselor through the NBCC. I first started working with adolescents and their families nearly 30 years ago as a counselor and case manager in a residential co-occurring program. After years and years of experience working in mental health teams to assist youth and their families, I determined that it was time to acquire the education to mat...

Dr. Judith Mathewson

Alaska

PhD,LPC,LMHC

My name is Judith Mathewson, PhD, Licensed Professional Counselor (in Arkansas and Alaska) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (licensed in Florida). I have taken a non-traditional career path from special needs educator, career counselor, elementary teacher, US Air Force Veteran, Hospice volunteer for Veterans and their families, and worked with couples, teens, children, and women with self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, career difficulties, and strengths-based coaching. My counseling orientation includes Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Nar...

Lindsey Rhett

Alaska

MS,LMFT,RPT

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I value connecting with others and helping their voices get heard. I specialize in working with families in overcoming overwhelming past experiences and learning how to reconnect and regain a sense of health and wellness. With over 10 years of specialized training in working with children, families, and individuals I understand how hard it can be to manage the hurdles life sometimes throws our way. It is for that reason that I take time in establishing an open and trusting therapeutic relationship where the individual fe...

Dr. lezlee Dupoux

Alaska

LCSW,LPC,PsyD

My name is Lezlee Henry-Dupoux. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from New York University in 1997 with a master’s in social work. I became a social worker because of my love for this field. I believe a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment is key to bringing about the change clients seek in their lives and relationships. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs. At the core are compassion, affirmation, exploration, and trust that help reshape emotional experience, understanding, and behavior. Our therapy together w...

Monica Sager

Alaska

MA,LPC,LMHC

Sometimes the hardest part about getting help is asking for it. Good job coming to Better Help and taking these first difficult but important steps of pursuing quality mental health. Since graduating in 2016 with my MA in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, attachment issues, grief, parenting problems, behavioral problems, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, women's issues and more. I have worked in a variety of settings ...

Carol Altepeter

Alaska

LCSW,MSSA,CTMH

Hello and welcome to Better Help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Telemental Health Provider. I earned both my Bachelor and Master Degree in social work, with a mental health focus. I have been working in the social work field for 20 years. For the past 12 years, I have been providing individual, family, and group counseling in a wide variety of settings with a wide range of ages and population groups. My experience has taught me that one of the most important aspects of counseling is the connection and comfort you feel with the per...

James (Jim) Neumann

Alaska

LCSW

Hello. My name is James Neumann (Jim) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Alaska License. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for nearly twenty years. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2001 with a Master's of Social work Degree. I also have a Bachelors Degree in History and another Bachelors in Social Work. Early in my career I worked in a urban psychiatric hospital setting. Included in this setting there was also a detox unit which enhanced my desire to learn more about addictions. I have worked at two commun...

Shelby Wilson

Alaska

MA,LPC

Hello and Welcome! My name is Shelby Wilson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico State University. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges including substance misuse, trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. I specialize in trauma, anxiety disorders, and issues specifically related to the military community. I started my mental health journey working in an inpatient military unit focusing on trauma, PTSD, and substance misuse. I...