If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or just need someone to talk to, call the Careline at 1-877-266-HELP (4357). Calls are free, confidential, and geared towards intervention & supporting you through alternative paths. The Careline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you want to talk to someone in Alaska, you can find a local hotline here. You may also reach out to the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ranking in at #45 in the United States for mental healthcare, Alaska’s Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) aims to resolve major concerns surrounding both substance abuse and mental health care, including but not limited to: suicide prevention, 24/7 emergency behavioral health response, and increased access to treatment and mental health counselors. Through increasing awareness, easing access to therapists, psychologists, and school counselors, and developing the psychiatric workforce, the DBH is armed with the initiatives necessary to increase prevention of mental health illness and substance abuse, and to make counseling treatment more accessible for all Alaskans. You can find more information on current initiatives and resources, and access the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health’s site here.
Opioid Crisis in Alaska
DBH has developed opioid treatment programs available to any Alaskan that suffers from substance abuse. DBH has allocated $12 million to make treatments more accessible. This has made it more feasible for those suffering through substance abuse to also connect with licensed counselors and therapists, to help them map out their treatment plan, and support them on their road to recovery.
The Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (ABADA) and the Alaska Mental Health Board (AMHB) are responsible for providing accessible resources to all Alaskans who wish to lead healthy and productive lives. You can learn more about these agencies here, and check out their resources here.
If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.
NAMI Alaska
The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Alaska. Find yours here.
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Heal an grow. This is a private, client-focused, professional psychotherapy office. I focus on grief, healing from abuse, women's issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other life and mental health issues and mental illnesses.
Heal an grow. This is a private, client-focused, professional psychotherapy office. I focus on grief, healing from abuse, women's issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other life and mental health issues and mental illnesses.
This is your time to work toward your goals. A positive, comfortable, genuine, spiritual, and holistic approach to healing and growth is promoted here. Individual & group psychotherapy is offered.
Discuss forefront and underlying issues for depression, anxiety, anger, grief, behavior issues, and more.
Discuss forefront and underlying issues for depression, anxiety, anger, grief, behavior issues, and more.
I’m very person-centered. My goal is to ensure you feel heard and walk with you in your journey for mental health.
My experience has taught me that each individual knows what is the best for their life. We will work together through the stuck places and discover how to get you past where you are to living a life that brings you freedom.
My experience has taught me that each individual knows what is the best for their life. We will work together through the stuck places and discover how to get you past where you are to living a life that brings you freedom.
My style of therapy is collaborative and trauma informed. My goal is to provide you a safe place, so that you can reach your goals. When you are ready, I want you to know I'm ready to help guide you to the freedom you so desire.
We will explore symptoms together in therapy and develop a plan to start seeing immediate relief.
We will explore symptoms together in therapy and develop a plan to start seeing immediate relief.
My job as your therapist is to help you recognize the mental stumbling blocks keeping you from experiencing consistent and desired relief. I work with you as you rediscover the power you once welded without hesitation.
I will help you work through anxiety, depression, negative thoughts, and overwhelming emotions so you can reach optimum wellness and thrive. I also use a trauma-informed approach to help individuals work through and process traumatic experiences.
I will help you work through anxiety, depression, negative thoughts, and overwhelming emotions so you can reach optimum wellness and thrive. I also use a trauma-informed approach to help individuals work through and process traumatic experiences.
I use a client-centered and holistic approach in working with clients and lean on various therapeutic models such as Adlerian therapy, CBT, and Solution-focused therapy. I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and across the lifespan.