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...

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...

Brenda Thayer

Alaska

LPC-S,CDC II,NCC

Hi, my name is Brenda Thayer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been in the mental health field for 22 years, LPC for five years and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 9 years. I have recently become a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I believe in meeting the person where they are at, helping them reach their potential. I believe in treating the whole person for overall wellness and striving for reaching one’s goals and values in life. I use an eclectic approach; cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy fus...

Elena Martin

Alaska

LPC, MS/P, CDCII

Hi, My name is Elena Martin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alaska. I have over 10 years of experience working with multi-cultural population in inpatient and outpatient treatment programs as mental health clinician and substance abuse counselor. I specialize in Family Conflicts, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Dysfunctional Relationship, Interpersonal Conflicts, Addictions and Cooccurring disorders. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families to experience healing and connection. My essential belief ...

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...

Dara Harrel

Alaska

LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska. I have been working in the mental health field for 9 years and a Clinician for the past 3 years working with at risk youth and families . I have worked with individuals to help them with depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting problems, career challenges, relationship dynamics with families and couples. I have worked with adults and children to address childhood trauma related to addictions, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and loss of or separation from a loved one. I have also worked with indiv...

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...

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...

Joanna Forst

Alaska

LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience in various settings with diverse populations. I completed my BSW and MSW in New York, and have since been practicing in the state of Alaska. I am experienced and comfortable in providing services over the phone, through video conferencing, and exchanging messages. I also utilize varying techniques based on your individual needs. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, Moral Reconation Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Psychological First Aid and...

Jennifer Morton

Alaska

LPC,MA

My name is Jennifer Morton, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience working in the field of mental health. I have a master's degree in Adlerian Psychology and Psychotherapy with a specialization in Art Therapy. I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma /stress, PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, chemical dependency, and family conflict. I spent the first seven years of my career working with children, adolescents, and their parents to resolve behavioral and fam...

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 (in Florida). I have taken a non-traditional career path from special needs educator, career counselor, elementary and high school teacher, US Air Force Veteran, Hospice volunteer for Veterans and their families. I have worked with couples, teens, children, and women with self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, and career challenges. I believe we can make progress with strengths-based coaching. My counseling orientation ...

Rachael Woods

Alaska

Hello there! My name is Rachael and I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Alaska with 20 years of experience. I have served clients of all ages. It has been my privilege to support people as they overcome issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide. These are the most common concerns that my clients have brought to their sessions. My goal is to be someone who you feel is listening fully, without judgement, helping you identify your needs and find within yourself the answers that ...

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...

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...

Dallas Norman

Alaska

MS,LPC

Experienced Solution Focused based healthcare professional. Thirteen years experience working independently as part of multidisciplinary teams with clients of varying multi-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Has worked with adults, couples, families, children and adolescents. Proven work ethic, constructive clinical judgment and has responded appropriately to high stress crisis situations. Demonstrated experience in many environments including inpatient clinical, outpatient clinical telehealth and government installations. Clinical duties have included out...

Michelle Lesagonicz

Alaska

MSW,LCSW

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Alaska who has worked with adult individuals for over 6 years. I use a person-centered approach that focuses on YOUR needs and explores healthy positive changes YOU want to make in your life using mindfulness, CBT, meditation, and other problem-solving approaches and therapeutic techniques. I understand the importance of trust, respect, listening, and clear communication skills because you are a unique person encountering unique experiences. I can teach you ways to manage chronic pain, lower depression and a...