Top Therapists in Alaska

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.

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.

Kelly Jordan

MA • Pre-licensed Clinician

Kelly Jordan, MA is a pre-licensed clinician who works with women, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, identity development, and life transitions. She has a special focus on survivors of complex trauma, including sex trafficking, and uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs.

Lisa Mrzena

APRN • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Lisa Mrzena is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) providing medication management and therapy in private practice. She treats trauma, addiction, and a broad range of mental health concerns, drawing on experience in hospitals, community clinics, and rural settings.

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.

Sayaka Maas

MS, LPC, CMAC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Sayaka Maas is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Master Addiction Counselor who supports adults with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, dissociation, mood and eating disorders, substance use, grief, chronic pain, and major life transitions. She integrates EMDR, Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, and parts work to tailor individualized care.

Sonya Smith

LPC, CCDC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Sonya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports individuals with severe mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, PTSD, and substance use. She uses evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CPT) and a strength-based, individualized style.

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.

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.

Daniel Davis

LP • Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Daniel Davis is a licensed psychologist who provides psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment for adults. He has experience in forensic and correctional settings and treats addiction, severe mental illness, trauma, and early psychosis using recovery‑oriented, evidence‑based approaches.

Mary Cavalier

LPC, Dr. • Licensed Professional Counselor

Mary Cavalier is a Licensed Professional Counselor who applies a holistic health-psychology approach to help adults with grief, sexual concerns, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, caregiver stress, post-ICU syndrome, chronic illness (including cancer and Long Covid), and healthcare-provider trauma and burnout.

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.

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.

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.

Brittney Punt

LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Brittney Punt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides inpatient and outpatient therapy for children, teens, and adults, with a focus on treating trauma using Lifespan Integration, EMDR, and Brainspotting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.