Mental Health Therapy in Alaska

Therapists in Alaska

Reeve Bowling

Reeve Bowling

Wasilla, Alaska - Pre-licensed Professional
Online
In Person

Reeve Bowling is a Pre-licensed Professional, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for children (0 - 10), teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Reeve has experience working with Aviation Professionals, Blind People, Deaf People, Gay People, Lesbians, Little People, and Racial Justice Advocates. They also have experience working with Jewish clients and provide faith-sensitive care while welcoming people of all backgrounds. Sessions are available in ASL and French. Reeve is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Premera Blue Cross. They accept American Express, Cash, and Check. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Eula Marie Crippen

Homer, Alaska - Psychologist
Online

Eula Crippen is a Psychologist, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). Eula is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Premera Blue Cross. They accept American Express, Cash, and Check. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Lisa Kay Schmitter

Soldotna, Alaska - Licensed Professional Counselor
In Person

Lisa Schmitter is a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing in-person sessions. Services include therapy for children (0 - 10), teen & preteen (11 - 18), and adults (18+). Sessions are available in Spanish. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Mike Worrall

Mike Worrall

Fairbanks, Alaska - Psychologist
Online
In Person

Mike Worrall is a Psychologist, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+). Mike is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Carelon Behavioral Health. They accept American Express, Discover, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Lou Lou

Lou Lou

Wasilla, Alaska - Pre-licensed Professional
Online

Lou Lou is a Pre-licensed Professional, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). Lou has experience working with Bisexual People, Blind People, Deaf People, Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, People with Immunological Disorders, Intersex People, Lesbians, Little People, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, and Transgender People. They also have experience working with Secular and Nonreligious clients and provide faith-sensitive care while welcoming people of all backgrounds. Lou is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Premera Blue Cross. They accept American Express, Cash, and Check. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Glen Williams

Glen Williams

Anchorage, Alaska - Psychologist

Glen Williams is a Psychologist. Services include therapy for children (0 - 10), teen & preteen (11 - 18), and adults (18+). Glen is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Carelon Behavioral Health. They accept Cash, Check, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Mary Cavalier

Mary Cavalier

Anchorage, Alaska - Licensed Professional Counselor
Online
In Person

Mary Cavalier is a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+). Mary has experience working with Bisexual People, Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, People with Immunological Disorders, Intersex People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Sex Workers, Single Mothers, and Transgender People. Mary is in-network with insurance providers including BlueCross BlueShield and Government Employees Health Association (GEHA). Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Shawna Fox

Shawna Fox

Anchorage, Alaska - Licensed Professional Counselor
Online

Shawna Fox is a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). Shawna has experience working with Bisexual People, Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, People with Immunological Disorders, Intersex People, Lesbians, Little People, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, Single Mothers, and Transgender People. Shawna is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield. They accept Cash, Check, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Jennifer Flanagan

Jennifer Flanagan

Anchorage, Alaska - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
Online
In Person

Jennifer Flanagan is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18) and adults (18+). Jennifer has experience working with Bisexual People, Gay People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, and Transgender People. They accept American Express, Cash, and Check, and may offer sliding scale payment options to help with the cost of treatment. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Soona (Christina) Stuive

Soldotna, Alaska - Licensed Professional Counselor
Online
In Person

Soona (Christina) Stuive is a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Soona (Christina) has experience working with Bisexual People, Blind People, Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Lesbians, Little People, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, Single Mothers, and Transgender People. Soona (Christina) is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and First Choice Health. They accept American Express, Cash, and Check, and may offer sliding scale payment options to help with the cost of treatment. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Mental Health in Alaska

Much of Alaska is beautiful yet isolated and serene wilderness. In fact, many people love Alaska for precisely that reason: the quiet and solitude in nature. There are negatives to this winter wonderland, though, including a severe lack of mental health care.

12%

Alaska only has 12% of the psychiatrists required to fill the state's mental health needs

32%

Alaskans with mental health conditions

30.8

suicides per 100,000 people

According to the US Census Bureau, Alaska has about the same percentage of people with mental health conditions as the rest of the country: around 32%. The problem is that Alaska only has enough psychiatrists to meet about 12% of the need for mental health care according to the Bureau of Health Workforce.

Sadly, we can see the result of this in tragic ways because the suicide rate in Alaska is more than double the US average. Data from the CDC shows that while the US has 14.1 suicides per 100,000 people, Alaska has 30.8 suicides per 100,000 people.

Free Mental Health Resources in Alaska

The Web is a free program in Anchorage that serves individuals who are experiencing mental health problems or substance use disorder through peer driven, peer supported programs. This includes support groups, mind body spirit programs, art expression groups, and employment and housing services.
Provide Services for
Women
The Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance (AKEDA) provides support for individuals who are impacted by eating disorders. Their website lists contact information for other support services and can help individuals locate treatment providers. They also offer a free and confidential in person peer led support group.
Provide Services for
Eating Disorders
The Anchorage Senior Activity Center offers programs to support older Alaskans. Their programs include educational classes, activities where individuals can interact with other seniors, Medicare counseling and benefits enrollment, and fitness programs that include exercise classes, access to gym equipment and personal training.
Provide Services for
Seniors Depression Anxiety Grief
Hope Community Resources is a nonprofit disabilities service based in Anchorage that serves communities throughout the state. They provide assisted living support, in home support, independent living, child and family services, respite, day rehab, foster care support and recreational activities. They accept Medicaid and offer limited grants for those who qualify.
Provide Services for
Disability
The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a nonprofit health consortium that serves the people of Southeast Alaska. Their services include primary care, long term care, physical rehab, specialty care, dental care, pharmacy and behavioral health and comprehensive addiction services. They accept Medicaid and Medicare and offer sliding scale discounts.
The State of Alaska Department of Health has an online database for individuals who are seeking information on mental health centers across the state. These mental health centers offer emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sitka Counseling is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health services for youth, adults and families throughout the region. They provide crisis services, community outreach, in home therapy, residential treatment, outpatient care and support groups. They offer job training, assistance with housing, spiritual support and legal services
The VA Alaska Healthcare System provides services for Vets at their Colonel Mary Louise Rasmunson Campus in Anchorage. They offer primary care, mental health care, and specialty care services. Their mental health care includes addiction and substance use treatment, PTSD care, individual and group therapy and suicide prevention.
Provide Services for
Veterans PTSD Depression Anxiety Substance Abuse
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a nonprofit organization that serves Alaska Native and American Indian people and helps them to meet their unique health needs. Their Behavioral Health programs include addiction treatment, medication assisted treatment, domestic and sexual violence help, and substance use and suicide prevention services.
Provide Services for
BIPOC
The Anchorage Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers Alaska residents medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, pharmacy and integrated care services. They will not turn away individuals for an inability to pay. For people who qualify, they offer a sliding scale fee program.
Careline Crisis Services is a free confidential service that is available 24/7, 365 days a year where individuals who are considering suicide or their loved ones can call and speak with someone without judgment.
Alaska Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health care for adults and children in Anchorage. Their services include crisis services, outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs and support groups. Their peer led Veteran support group provides a community for conversation and emotional support.
Provide Services for
Non-Profit Veterans PTSD
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Alaska is an organization that provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and their loved ones who are impacted by mental illness. They are a resource for locating treatment, finding support groups and online education programs on a variety of mental health topics.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Anchorage (NAMI) is an organization that offers residents free mental health support, online groups, resources and education. Their website is a good resource for finding hotline numbers and organizations that support marginalized communities.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Juneau (NAMI) is an organization that offers mental health support, online connection groups, resources and training for individuals throughout the city. You can visit their website for a comprehensive list of resources, including hotline numbers and links to organizations that support marginalized communities.

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