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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Anchorage, AK
At Alyeska Counseling Group, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to individual needs. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and relationship challenges through personalized therapy plans. With over 15 years of combined experience, we utilize integrative approaches including CBT, EMDR, and narrative therapy to foster resilience and self-awareness. We prioritize accessibility through flexible scheduling, teletherapy options, and direct insurance billing, ensuring clients receive timely care. Our commitment to transparency and affordability is reflected in our non-judgmental, client-centered environment where individuals, families, and professionals can address mental health concerns effectively.We emphasize holistic well-being, addressing mind, body, and spirit, while offering specialized programs for career coaching, financial therapy, and HR consulting. Our trauma-informed practices and evidence-based methodologies ensure clients develop practical coping strategies for lasting growth. By maintaining rigorous professional standards and continuous education, we uphold our mission to empower Alaskans to achieve emotional stability and life satisfaction.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Substance Abuse Treatment
Career Coaching
Financial Therapy
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- Our team includes trauma-informed therapists with specialized training in EMDR and evidence-based practices.
- We offer direct insurance billing and flexible teletherapy options for accessible care.
- Providers have 15+ years of combined experience in treating complex mental health challenges.
- Specialized programs for professionals, including substance abuse recovery and career coaching.
- Holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spiritual wellness in treatment planning.
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, therapists help clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness. This service supports personal growth through tailored treatment plans focused on emotional resilience and mental wellness.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Specialized addiction programs combine evidence-based practices with Twelve Step principles to address substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. We offer individualized assessments, relapse prevention strategies, and holistic care for mind, body, and spirit. Our professionals work with healthcare workers, legal professionals, and executives to restore career readiness and personal well-being.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships through systemic approaches. Therapists address behavioral issues, co-parenting challenges, and intergenerational patterns using narrative therapy and solution-focused techniques. This service helps families develop healthier dynamics and mutual understanding.
Career Coaching
Career coaching supports professional growth through goal setting, resume refinement, and job search strategies. Our coaches assist with workplace challenges, career transitions, and soft skills development. This service integrates mental health support to address work-related stress and enhance career satisfaction for individuals seeking advancement or change.
Financial Therapy
Financial therapy explores the psychological relationship with money to address self-sabotaging behaviors and financial stress. Therapists help clients align financial actions with personal goals through cognitive restructuring and practical planning. This service combines mental health support with financial literacy to improve decision-making and economic well-being.
People
Damito Owen
Therapist
Damito Owen, a trauma-informed therapist, specializes in EMDR and integrative therapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. With expertise in CBT and narrative therapy, he helps clients strengthen self-relationships and financial well-being through personalized care.
Maria Poulsen
Therapist
Maria Poulsen uses narrative and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients integrate life stories into cohesive narratives. She specializes in trauma-informed care for adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and interpersonal struggles, emphasizing hope and self-compassion.
Gina Wall
Therapist
Gina Wall, with 15 years of counseling experience, specializes in adolescent development and family systems. She employs cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches to guide teens and families through transitional challenges in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Kam Altaffer
Therapist
Kam Altaffer offers recovery-oriented therapy for mental health and substance use disorders. With 15+ years of Alaska-based experience, he utilizes CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused techniques to help clients build strengths-based solutions for personal and professional challenges.
Dr. Monique Andrews
Therapist
Dr. Monique Andrews provides eclectic therapy addressing depression, PTSD, and addiction. With 18+ years of experience, she combines military cultural competence and victim advocacy expertise to support clients through trauma, domestic violence, and mental health recovery.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and couples counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, and career coaching using evidence-based therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we offer direct billing to insurance providers for client convenience.
Are teletherapy sessions available?
Yes, we provide flexible teletherapy options for clients who prefer remote sessions.
What makes your therapists qualified?
Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized training in CBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care, with 15+ years of combined experience.
How soon can I get an appointment?
New clients are typically seen within a week of initial contact.
Do you offer specialized programs for professionals?
Yes, we have tailored substance abuse recovery and career development programs for healthcare, legal, and corporate professionals.
