Top Therapists in Alaska

Erin Mingrone

PMHNP, MSN • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Erin Mingrone, PMHNP, MSN, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides integrated psychiatric care for pediatric and adult patients, drawing on a decade of pediatric cardiology and oncology experience. She practices at Alaska Serenity Clinic in Anchorage, Alaska.

Neve Michael

Neurofeedback Technician

Neve Michael is a Neurofeedback Technician specializing in the Othmer Method, Infralow Frequency, Synchrony, and Alpha/Theta training. She has over a decade of experience treating trauma-based disorders in children and adults and is committed to improving access to care in Alaskan communities.

Mary Kuepper

LPC, LPC-S • Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor

Mary Kuepper is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Alaska who provides community-based mental health care for children, teens, families, and maternal mental health. She uses attachment‑based, brain‑informed, and trauma‑informed approaches, with training in EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, to support emotional regulation and healthy connection.

Alisha Sarginger

LMFT • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Alisha Sarginger, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy—particularly healing from betrayals using the Gottman Method—and integrating DBT with couples. She also works with individuals, youth (8+), teens, and families on anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions using CBT, narrative, and solution-focused approaches.

Lauren Anderson

MSW, LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lauren Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska with 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She focuses on anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, family dynamics, parenting and maternal mental health using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, strengths-based, crisis counseling, and brief solution-focused therapy.

Sarah Leavitt

CEDS • Founder, Counseling Anchorage

Sarah Leavitt is the founder of Counseling Anchorage in Anchorage, providing collaborative care and specialized treatment for individuals with eating disorders. She trains and supervises the clinical team and offers individual therapy for eating disorders.

Julie Tigner

Clinician

Julie Tigner is an LGBTQIA+‑affirming clinician who provides a safe, warm therapy space for children and teens. She specializes in Child‑Centered Play Therapy for ages 3–13 and uses an integrative, client‑centered and Jungian‑informed approach with teens, with additional training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and CPRT.

Esther Hopkin

LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Esther Hopkin, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides outpatient therapy to clients ages 12 and up, emphasizing strengths-based care and strong therapeutic relationships. She draws on training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy and has experience in crisis, residential adolescent, and emergency settings.

Claire Swanson

MS

Claire Swanson holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and uses a humanistic, psychodynamic approach to help clients increase self-awareness and understand internal patterns. She specializes in supporting individuals with eating disorders, emphasizing self-compassion and attention to the body, mind, and spirit.

Kathie Gillet

Dr. • Executive Director

Dr. Kathie Gillet is Executive Director at Wisdom Traditions, focusing on integrated care models, organizational development, and professional team training. She emphasizes culturally relevant, trauma-informed mental health, addiction recovery, and trauma healing for Alaska communities.

Susie Edwards

LPC, MA, EFT-C • Licensed Professional Counselor

Susie Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports adults, couples, and adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship challenges. Her collaborative, wellness-focused approach draws on Internal Family Systems training and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Autumn Cagle

LPC, NCC, EMDR • Licensed Professional Counselor

Autumn Cagle is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides trauma-informed therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. She specializes in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and somatic approaches for trauma, addiction, mood concerns, anxiety, and relational challenges.

Melissa Wentzel

MEd, LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Melissa Wentzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides counseling for individuals across the lifespan, as well as couples and families. She specializes in trauma, eating disorder care, women’s healthcare, LGBTQ2+ support, and working with neurodiverse children and adolescents, emphasizing self-acceptance and empowerment.

Megan Coniam

M.Ed. • Pre-licensed Clinician

Megan Coniam, M.Ed., is a pre-licensed clinician who provides trauma-informed counseling for clients of all ages, specializing in trauma, depression, and anxiety. With 12 years of teaching experience, she has a particular passion for supporting children and uses collaborative, goal-focused strategies tailored to each client's needs.

Amber Warden

Amber Warden earned master's training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a master's in yoga therapy, integrating mind–body practices to help clients build healthier relationships with food, body acceptance, and supportive therapeutic connections.

Jeff Cowell

LPC, NCC, CCTP • Licensed Professional Counselor

Jeff Cowell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides individual, couples, and family therapy. He specializes in marriage and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, bereavement, parenting, and conflict resolution, using an integrative, client-centered approach with EMDR basic training.

Deanna Casiano

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Deanna Casiano is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive, compassionate care for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, situational stressors, and chronic mental illness. She integrates evidence-based practice with complementary approaches and tailors treatment to patient needs and preferences.

Tina Skoog

MS, LPC-S • Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor

Tina Skoog, MS, LPC-S provides therapy for children (3+), teens, adults, and families, specializing in relationships, trauma, and emotional healing. She uses a strengths-based, attachment-focused, trauma-informed approach to support resilience and stronger connections.

Tiara Davis

MSEd • Pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor

Tiara Davis is a pre-licensed mental health counselor who supports adolescents and adults through life transitions, anxiety, and stress. She uses a relational, holistic approach integrating CBT, somatic-based practices, and narrative techniques to build emotional regulation and resilience.

Johnette Weinberger

MS, LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Johnette Weinberger is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports children, adolescents, families, and adults, with experience in residential treatment and community mental health. She uses an integrative approach blending CBT, DBT, and interpersonal therapy to build healthier thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.