Top Therapists in Alaska

Jenna Forsyth

PsyD • Licensed Psychologist

Jenna Forsyth, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist serving Alaskans since 1998, specializing in health psychology, emotional regulation, life transitions, and pediatric psychological assessment. She primarily provides telehealth services and uses EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, humanistic, and eclectic approaches.

Haidyn Simmons

MA • Professional Counselor

Haiden (Haidyn) Simmons, MA is a professional counselor who works with teenagers, young adults, and families to address identity, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. She uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach drawing on CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and psychoeducation to help clients build resilience.

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.

Olya Clem

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Olya Clem is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska with 17 years of mental health experience, specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. She integrates Walk and Talk Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, CBT, and motivational interviewing, providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for Alaska Native and American Indian communities.

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.

Stephanie Palmer

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Stephanie Palmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflict. She works with individuals ages 12+, couples, and families using Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, and EFT.

John Harpole

MA, LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

John Harpole is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alaska and Missouri. He provides psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, and solution-focused therapies to individuals, couples, and families, with experience in multicultural issues, crisis response, and psychoeducational assessment.

Seith Bricklin

MBA • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Seth Bricklin is a licensed clinical psychologist at Psychology Services of Alaska who provides evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, chronic pain, and substance abuse using psychodynamic, CBT, client-centered, and mindfulness approaches.

Alyson Herman

MS, LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Alyson Herman is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience providing individual therapy for adults. She uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach (Brainspotting, IFS, DBT, CBT, EFT, MI) to address PTSD, mood and substance use disorders, relationship and spiritual concerns, and general life stressors.

Lauren Berberich

MS, LPC-S, EMDR • Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor

Lauren Berberich is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who specializes in EMDR Intensives for women, offering 1–5 day immersive therapy to address trauma and distressing life experiences. She has experience with adolescents, families, chronic mental illness, and substance use and now focuses exclusively on EMDR.

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.

Rachael Knarr

Provider

Rachael Knarr is a healthcare provider with over 20 years of nursing experience who works with clients ages 16 and up. She specializes in mood disorders and provides integrated medication management and psychotherapy with a compassionate, collaborative approach.

Betsy Atkins

LCSW, CFT-I, RPT-S • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Betsy Atkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in play-based therapies for children and families, including Filial Play Therapy, sand tray, and CBT-informed play. She provides individual and group therapy and trains and supervises future play therapists.

Holly Hoff

Licensed Professional Counselor

Holly Hoff is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Olive Tree Counseling. She offers individual counseling for adolescents and adults, focusing on personal growth, healing, and integrating faith with compassionate, respectful care.

Maria Belozertseva

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Maria Belozertseva is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska who provides individual therapy to adults and teens 16+, specializing in trauma, grief and loss, perinatal mental health, disordered eating, and major life transitions. She uses a body-centered, integrative approach drawing from somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, yoga, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused methods to support emotional regulation and resilience.

Rachel Fowke

Clinical Director

Rachel Fowke is Clinical Director who helps individuals recognize their strengths and supports whole-person healing to live more fulfilling lives. She also guides organizations toward accreditation and promotes empowerment and individualized care.

Dara Harrel

LPC-S • Licensed Professional Counselor (Supervisor)

Dara Harrel is an LPC-S who provides couples counseling and individual therapy, using Gottman Method, IFS, Brainspotting, CBT, and DBT to help clients strengthen relationships, navigate life transitions, and improve communication.

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.

Katie Ogin

Katie Ogin works with teenagers and young adults using a client-centered approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build resilience. She also supports those dealing with body image, eating concerns, and the effects of diet culture.

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.