Top Therapists in Alaska

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.

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.

Katie Bell

LPC, BAS, ATR • Licensed Professional Counselor

Katie Kajdan Bell is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with more than 20 years of experience. She works with clients ages 12 through adulthood, specializing in anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders, and offers individual therapy, workshops, groups, and supervision.

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.

Keri Chandler

LPC, NCC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Keri Chandler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who treats PTSD-related disorders, depression, anxiety, and adverse childhood experiences. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples using an eclectic, client-centered approach focused on trauma recovery, relationships, and parenting support.

Roxie Powell

LMFT, NCC • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Roxie Powell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides EFT-informed counseling to couples, families, and individuals ages 5 and up, with emphasis on military-related transitions and reintegration.

Brittany Bertrand

LPC, CAGCS, CDC II • Licensed Professional Counselor

Brittany Bertrand, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Anchorage with over a decade of experience. She specializes in grief and loss, chemical dependency, life transitions, and supporting parents of children with special needs, using a humanistic, person-centered approach integrated with DBT and CBT.

Damon Pemberton

LCSW, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Damon Pemberton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy for adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, family discord, and relationship difficulties. He uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches to tailor care and equip clients with practical tools and education.

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.

Lauryn Pealatere

MS, LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Lauryn Pealatere, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides therapy for children and teens ages 4–16. She specializes in play therapy and EMDR to help kids build resilience and strengthen family connections.

Thomas Lytle

LPC-S, MAC, NCC, NCACII • Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor

Thomas Lytle is a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor specializing in substance use disorders, trauma, and co-occurring mental health challenges. He uses evidence-based approaches to support resilience and recovery and has served the Alaska community since 2001.

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.

Bailey Reichard

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Bailey Reichard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience providing individual therapy for anxiety, depression, substance use, and bipolar disorder. He uses Cognitive Behavioral and Interpersonal approaches in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

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.

Tennille Limer

LMSW • Licensed Master Social Worker

Tennille Limer, LMSW, provides individual therapy to teens and adults, specializing in trauma recovery, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. She creates a compassionate, down-to-earth space and uses humor, sincerity, and practical guidance to support healing and personal growth.

Jade Hartley

RDN • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Jade Hartley is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who uses an all-foods-fit approach and principles of intuitive eating to help clients heal their relationships with food and body. She creates an inclusive, collaborative space to uncover root issues and support sustainable behavior change.

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.

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.

Stephanie Warnock

MSW, LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Stephanie Warnock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over three decades of experience in Alaska. She provides individual and group therapy for adults, focusing on chronic pain and illness, cognitive therapy, and shame resilience groups.

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.