Top Therapists in Alaska

Abegail Millard

PsyD • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Abegail Millard, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual therapy for adults and adolescents. She specializes in trauma (including PTSD and military sexual trauma), complex grief, and life transitions, and works with Veterans, first responders, and Active Duty personnel using EMDR and evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

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.

Whitney Whitman

LPC, Professional Family Mediator • Licensed Professional Counselor

Whitney M. Whitman is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Professional Family Mediator who directs Court Involved Therapies at Coastal Wellness and Counseling. She provides counseling and mediation to adults, couples, and families, specializing in divorce, coparenting, parenting coordination, and major life transitions using a family systems approach.

Rachad Rayess

MD, ABPN • Psychiatrist

Rachad Rayess, MD, is a psychiatrist double board-certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. He completed residency and fellowship training at Harvard Medical School–affiliated programs.

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.

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.

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.

Amanda Sousa

LICSW, MSW • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Amanda Sousa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who provides trauma-informed therapy to adolescents and adults. She is trained in Internal Family Systems and draws on DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches to address depression, anxiety, suicidality, personality disorders, and trauma.

Larry Williams

LPC, MS • Licensed Professional Counselor

Larry Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience treating trauma, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and justice-involved clients. He specializes in supporting children and teens with autism, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders and works with families to build healthier dynamics.

April Savage

LCSW, LCAS, MAC, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

April Savage is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor who provides supportive, present-centered therapy for individuals navigating addiction, healing, and personal growth. She draws on experience in military and medical settings to help clients build resilience and clarity.

Judith Lindenfelser

Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Judith Lindenfelser is a board-certified Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist who integrates talk therapy and medication management to address anxiety, mood, and cognitive concerns. She employs psychoanalytic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral approaches and has experience in inpatient, outpatient, private practice, and academic settings.

David Mack

ABPN • Psychiatrist

Dr. David Mack is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in inpatient and outpatient care, including dual diagnosis, consult-liaison, and emergency psychiatry. He integrates psychotherapy and medication management to help individuals navigate crises and life stressors, emphasizing community and relationships.

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.

Krista Hobson

MSN, RN, FNP, PMHNP, ANCC • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Krista Hobson is a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. She practices at Psychology Services of Alaska in Anchorage, AK.

Maureen Young

LCSW, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Maureen R Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides outpatient individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents, families, and adults, specializing in complex, high-acuity needs such as trauma, mood disorders, self-harm, substance use, and gender dysphoria. She has extensive experience in crisis management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term adolescent residential treatment.

Paul Gaines

LCSW, LPC-S, MEd, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Paul Gaines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who provides trauma-informed psychotherapy. He uses Gestalt and Rational Emotive Therapy alongside evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT to support veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and active military.

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.

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.

Bonni Wulvik

LPC-S • Licensed Professional Counselor

Bonni Wulvik is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board‑approved supervisor with over 25 years' experience working with couples, children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief, medical-related mental health issues, and blended or military family challenges, using CBT, mindfulness-based CBT, and EMDR tailored to each client.

Uliana Fleener

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Uliana Fleener is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides trauma-informed, humanistic therapy for adults coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, attachment issues, life transitions, and relationship challenges. She specializes in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse and integrates Brainspotting, IFS, CBT, DBT, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based practices.