Top Therapists in Alaska

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.

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.

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.

Desiree Niederer

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Desiree Niederer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of mental health experience, specializing in higher-risk teens and young adults. She focuses on trauma recovery, dual diagnosis and substance use, crisis intervention, and family/marital adjustments.

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.

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.

Erica Coady

Ph.D., ABPP-CN • Clinical Neuropsychologist

Dr. Erica Coady is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who provides comprehensive neuropsychological services to adults. She focuses on assessing neurological and psychological conditions and helping clients understand strengths, challenges, and strategies to support well-being.

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.

Aleta Wilson

CCDC-S • Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Supervisor

Aleta Wilson is an Anchorage-based Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Supervisor with experience in substance use and mental health since 2007. She has extensive experience in counseling and program management across nonprofit and private agencies statewide.

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.

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.

Kim Panko

MA, LPC, RYT-500 • Licensed Professional Counselor

Kim Panko, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides televideo therapy for adults and couples. She blends Mindfulness CBT with somatic practices (breathwork, gentle movement) to support clients dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use.

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.

Jennifer Dotur

MS • Pre-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Jennifer Dotur, MS is a pre-licensed clinical mental health counselor who works with teens, adults, couples, and neurodivergent individuals, specializing in anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. She integrates evidence-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT, somatic, and experiential therapies, and offers Christian counseling when aligned with client values.

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.

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.

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.

Margret Doemland

MSW, LICSW • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Margret Doemland is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who treats adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, and acute suicidality. She works in community and outpatient settings using CBT, DBT, psychodynamic approaches, and a trauma-informed lens.

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.

Lucas Rowley

LPC, MA • Licensed Professional Counselor

Lucas Rowley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in art therapy, integrating expressive modalities with CBT and Motivational Interviewing within a humanistic framework. He helps clients access nonverbal expression, build resilience, and pursue personal growth.