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, ADHD

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

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) – $350 Individual therapy (45 mins) -$225 Individual therapy (55 mins) - $275 Provides therapy in- person and online Accepts and bills: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Meridian, Curative, EBMS & Moda

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Libby Reiland, MS, LPC, Brainspotting phase I

My approach is centered on looking beyond the symptoms to understand what may be at the root of what you’re experiencing. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, experiences, and emotions that may be keeping you stuck and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I incorporate body-centered and evidence-based therapies to help create relief while addressing deeper concerns. You’ll also develop practical tools for emotional regulation, managing stress, navigating difficult situations, and coping with life’s challenges—skills you can continue using long after therapy ends. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, capable, and confident in handling life on your own.

Experience: Elizabeth (Libby) is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2017. She has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and trauma. Her training includes mindfulness and grounding techniques, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic approaches to trauma recovery, such as therapeutic yoga for trauma recovery, and Brainspotting. 

Client Focus: Individuals one-on-one therapy, ONLINE, Adults 18+

Types of therapy: Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, Brainspotting among others.

Specialties: anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, ADHD

Standard: life transitions, stress, coping skills, grief and loss counseling

More than just my work: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — Carl Rogers

Initial assessment (Intake) – $350 Individual therapy (45 mins) -$225 Individual therapy (55 mins) - $275 Provides therapy online only Accepts and bills: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Meridian, Curative, EBMS & Moda

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