MS, LPC

Are you looking for self-empowering body mind tools to better handle life’s stressors and support physical and mental health? I offer body-centered approach for addressing the effects of trauma, chronic conditions, anxiety and depression. I feel passionate about helping individuals overcome their challenges, cope with pain, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. I utilize somatic therapy, mindfulness and self-acceptance to promote psychological flexibility and build resilience.

Experience: Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska and an Alaska Pacific University graduate with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. She’s been working in the fields of trauma, grief and loss, perinatal mental health, disordered eating, and life transitions for 10 years. Maria completed an Insight yoga teacher training program with Yoga for Mental Health in 2018. She seeks to help others (and herself) thrive in life by nurturing body, mind, and spirit.

Client Focus: Individual one-on-one therapy (adults, children 16+)

Types of therapy: Humanistic, Eclectic, Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Trauma-informed/focused, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness/Attachment-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

Specialties: trauma and PTSD, chronic pain, grief, perinatal mental health, parenting, spirituality, body awareness, mindfulness

Standard: anxiety, depression/mood disorders, stress, coping skills, life transitions, life coaching, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, transgender, ADHD

More than just my work: “Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” – Rainer Maria Rilke

Initial assessment (Intake) – $325 Individual therapy (50 mins) -$225

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Sometimes life feels ‘lifey.’ Hard. Overwhelming. Unsettling. Confusing. This can happen through actions we take, or through the actions of others. Often, it is a combination of the two. As complex individuals, we are influenced by the world around us. And, occasionally, we need someone to come alongside us and help us sort through things in a therapeutic and holistic environment. Utilizing a comprehensive approach that considers the whole person, I work with clients who desire the opportunity to uncover (“how did I get here”), discover (explore things about it), and recover (heal) emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you are interested in taking this step, it would be a privilege to be with you on this very personal and restorative journey.

Experience: Kathleen received a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in August of 2021. During her internship she worked in both private practice, providing individual therapy, and in a hospital setting on mental health inpatient units for adolescents and adults, conducting both individual and group sessions. Since graduation Kathleen has been working in private practice and continuing to build upon her therapeutic skills including completing Brainspotting Phase 1 and EMDR Basic Training.

Client Focus: Adolescents, adults and couples.

Types of Therapy: Based on each client’s needs, different modalities may be practiced including Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Faith-based interventions, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.

Specialties: Depression and Anxiety

Standard: Anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, challenging seasons of life and trauma.

More than just my work: My passion for connecting with people began as a young journalist and photographer in the Alaska Army National Guard. My growing appreciation for individuals and their stories led me to a career in communications and marketing at Providence. There, I was inspired by the often challenging journey humans face and the incredible strength of the spirit within. Experiencing my own story of recovery in 1999 through a lot of hard work that continues, I pursued my second career in the field of counseling. Born and raised in Alaska, I cherish loved ones, outdoor adventures, and restful time at my cabin.

“You can’t go back and change the beginning. But you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis

Initial assessment (Intake) – $150 Individual therapy (50 mins) -$150 Couples therapy (60 mins) -$175

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