Anchorage, AK Therapy for Chronic Illness

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DANIELLE RUSSELL
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with o... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
PMHNP
Female
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with over six years of clinical experience, holding... More
Who might be a good fit for Danielle?
Danielle Russell may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing mood and anxiety symptoms. Her integrated approach combines evidence-based therapies like CBT and Motivational Interviewing with a holistic perspective on both mental and physical health, supporting clients across childhood through young adulthood in a compassionate, collaborative environment. View Profile
Anchorage, AK
Chronic Illness
SHARON SMITH
I am a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric mental health and family medicine primary care. I am deeply committe... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
PMHNP
Female
I am a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric mental health and family medicine primary care. I am deeply committed to helping individuals facing complex menta... More
Who might be a good fit for Sharon?
People seeking clarity around managing complex mental health conditions or support navigating developmental stages from childhood to young adulthood may find Sharon Smith’s approach fitting. She integrates motivational interviewing and a patient-centered, non-judgmental environment to support individuals dealing with challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. View Profile
Anchorage, AK
Chronic Illness
JOHN WEAVER
I’ve spent nearly two decades working in behavioral health, supporting people through trauma, anxiety, depression, and major lif... More
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LCSW
Male
I’ve spent nearly two decades working in behavioral health, supporting people through trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life challenges. I believe healing happens best ... More
Who might be a good fit for John?
John Weaver may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around emotional awareness and coping with trauma or anxiety. His collaborative, personalized approach integrates evidence-based methods like EMDR and DBT, creating a supportive space especially attuned to individuals who have felt marginalized or overlooked. View Profile
Anchorage, AK
Chronic Illness
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Bend Health
Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They conn... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They connect you with licensed therapists and clinicia... More
Who might be a good fit for Bend?
Bend Health may support individuals who want to explore mental health and emotional well-being through a virtual care-informed lens. Their approach emphasizes accessible, personalized treatment for children, teens, and families, incorporating evidence-based therapies alongside culturally sensitive and gender-affirming care. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Elaine  Ho
Elaine is a Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of healthcare experience across outpatient, primary care, and substance use trea... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW
Female
Elaine is a Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of healthcare experience across outpatient, primary care, and substance use treatment settings. She has worked with diverse a... More
Who might be a good fit for Elaine ?
Elaine Ho may align well with adults who are working through challenges related to substance use, gambling, or sex addiction. Her approach, grounded in motivational interviewing and informed by extensive experience with diverse populations, supports individuals seeking compassionate guidance on their recovery journey. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
VINCENT FEITOSA
Hello! I'm Vincent, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My empathetic approach, rooted in collaboration and cultural sensitivity, fo... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
PMHNP
Male
Hello! I'm Vincent, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My empathetic approach, rooted in collaboration and cultural sensitivity, fosters open dialogue. With strengths in compas... More
Who might be a good fit for Vincent?
Vincent Feitosa may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing mood disorders, anxiety, or ADHD. His collaborative and culturally sensitive approach, combined with expertise in medication management and evidence-based therapies like CBT-SP, supports clients across diverse backgrounds and age groups. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Clinton Cunningham
Clinton Cunningham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping children, ado... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
Male
Clinton Cunningham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges incl... More
Who might be a good fit for Clinton?
Clinton Cunningham may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing anxiety, addiction, or relationship challenges. His collaborative and respectful style, combined with approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy, supports clients in building resilience and finding personalized paths toward growth. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Christopher Wyatt
Dr. Wyatt received his MD degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and was an Air Force physician for 20 ye... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
Male
Dr. Wyatt received his MD degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and was an Air Force physician for 20 years. He completed a residency in psychiatry a... More
Who might be a good fit for Christopher?
Christopher Wyatt may be a match for those interested in a medically informed psychiatric approach, particularly when facing challenges related to mental health and well-being. Drawing on his extensive experience as a physician and former Air Force psychiatrist, he focuses on enhancing patients’ personal experience and enjoyment of life through thoughtful, individualized care. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Palaniappan  Chidambaram
Dr. Palani Chidambaram is a Board-Certified Internist and Addiction Medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience in SUD ma... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
LCSW|LCSW
Male
Dr. Palani Chidambaram is a Board-Certified Internist and Addiction Medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience in SUD management. He has led inpatient and outpatient... More
Who might be a good fit for Palaniappan ?
Individuals focused on improving recovery while managing addiction challenges may find support in Palaniappan Chidambaram’s work. His patient-centered approach, informed by extensive experience in both internal medicine and addiction care, incorporates motivational interviewing to help clients navigate substance use and behavioral addictions. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Richard Robb
Richard Robb is a Licensed Professional Counselor and licensed Clinical Supervisor with over 30 years’ experience in multiple ar... More
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Male
Richard Robb is a Licensed Professional Counselor and licensed Clinical Supervisor with over 30 years’ experience in multiple areas of Behavioral Health. He believes we all ... More
Who might be a good fit for Richard?
Clients in need of guidance around relational and emotional challenges could benefit from Richard Robb’s approach. His experience with diverse issues such as trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, combined with an understanding of the unique needs of Alaskans and rural communities, supports individuals seeking practical strategies and thoughtful listening. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Susan  Williamson
Susan Becky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, specializing in crisis intervention, outpatient... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW|LCSW
Female
Susan Becky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, specializing in crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. ... More
Who might be a good fit for Susan ?
Clients in need of guidance around addiction and related behavioral challenges could benefit from Susan Williamson’s approach. Combining her nursing background with evidence-based therapies like DBT and motivational interviewing, she supports individuals seeking compassionate care through recovery and personal growth. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
TINA CHEN
My name is Tina Chen and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have been doing medication management as well as therapy for 3 ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
PMHNP
Female
My name is Tina Chen and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have been doing medication management as well as therapy for 3 years now. I see the Clients' lives changing... More
Who might be a good fit for Tina?
Tina Chen may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing mood disorders, anxiety, or life transitions. She combines medication management with tailored therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and humanistic methods to support clients across childhood to young adulthood. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Melissa Fred
Melissa Fred LMFT is an independent licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from New Mexico with 6 years of experience. Melissa Fre... More
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Female
Melissa Fred LMFT is an independent licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from New Mexico with 6 years of experience. Melissa Fred LMFT utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy ... More
Who might be a good fit for Melissa?
Those coping with anxiety or pursuing personal growth in managing addiction may find Melissa Fred’s approach to be well-aligned. She integrates cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies to support adults through a compassionate and structured process tailored to their unique mental health needs. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Sylvia Nwakanma
Dr. Sylvia Nwakanma is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experi... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
Female
Dr. Sylvia Nwakanma is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience in healthcare. Her approach to care is p... More
Who might be a good fit for Sylvia?
Clients seeking structured support for ADHD, depression, or addiction might consider working with Sylvia Nwakanma. Her patient-centered and inclusive approach creates a collaborative space that addresses a broad range of mental health concerns, with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those coping with trauma or chronic illness. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
CATHY MCMULLEN
Cathy McMullen, LCSW, is a compassionate and dedicated clinical social worker with over five years of experience supporting childr... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
Female
Cathy McMullen, LCSW, is a compassionate and dedicated clinical social worker with over five years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide ra... More
Who might be a good fit for Cathy?
Cathy Mcmullen may align well with adults who are working through challenges such as anxiety, depression, or difficult life transitions. She uses a collaborative and nonjudgmental approach, integrating therapies like CBT and DBT to support resilience and help clients identify personal goals and overcome barriers. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
FOLASHADE UMOREN
Folashade Umoren is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a deep passion for promoting mental wellness acr... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
PMHNP
Female
Folashade Umoren is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a deep passion for promoting mental wellness across diverse populations. She earned her Maste... More
Who might be a good fit for Folashade?
Folashade Umoren may be a match for those interested in a strength-based and culturally sensitive approach, particularly when facing challenges like anxiety, mood disorders, or addiction. Her integrated care model combines medication management with supportive psychotherapy, offering individualized treatment that respects diverse backgrounds and promotes collaborative healing. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Jennifer Kapolchok
Jennifer Kapolchok is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Unive... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
Female
Jennifer Kapolchok is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alaska Anchorage, earned in 2008. Wi... More
Who might be a good fit for Jennifer?
Jennifer Kapolchok may be well-suited to individuals who value a collaborative, strength-based therapeutic approach in managing anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Her integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and family systems work supports clients across diverse backgrounds, including veterans and multicultural communities, with a focus on personalized care. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
RENEE TONG
Renee Tong, LCSW, LISW is a highly skilled and compassionate clinical therapist dedicated to providing exceptional mental health c... More
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Offers online care for Anchorage, Alaska
LISW-CP|LICSW|LSCSW|LCSW|LISW
Female
Renee Tong, LCSW, LISW is a highly skilled and compassionate clinical therapist dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care and support to adults over age 18, and se... More
Who might be a good fit for Renee?
Clients working through anxiety and depression and looking for trauma-informed therapy support might engage well with Renee Tong’s approach. She integrates evidence-based methods like CBT and mindfulness within a compassionate, client-centered framework that honors diverse backgrounds and life transitions. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
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Birches Health
Birches Health specializes in evidence-based treatment for gambling and other behavioral addictions. Our world-class care progr... More
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Birches Health specializes in evidence-based treatment for gambling and other behavioral addictions. Our world-class care program combines individual, family and couples te... More
Who might be a good fit for Birches Health?
People experiencing gambling or behavioral addictions, or those wanting to strengthen their recovery skills, could benefit from Birches Health’s focused therapeutic work. Their evidence-based, holistic telehealth program combines individual and group support tailored to these specific challenges, making care accessible from home with specialized clinicians trained in problem gambling and related issues. View Profile
Chronic Illness
Anchorage, AK
Kevin Enloe
Born and raised in Alaska, Kevin is an LCSW and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor with certifications in Trauma Informed Car... More
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LCSW
Male
Born and raised in Alaska, Kevin is an LCSW and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor with certifications in Trauma Informed Care and Clinical Military Counseling. A person ... More
Who might be a good fit for Kevin?
People experiencing substance use or addiction challenges and looking for a therapist with experience in trauma-informed care might consider Kevin Enloe’s style of care. His background in motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT, combined with a lived experience in long-term recovery, informs a compassionate and practical approach to supporting individuals across various stages of healing. View Profile
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Anchorage, AK

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Mental Health Services in Anchorage, Alaska

As the largest city in Alaska, Anchorage is home to over 290,000 residents who enjoy a rich blend of cultures, stunning natural landscapes, and a unique frontier spirit. With sightings of the Northern Lights and the nearby Chugach Mountains, the city's lifestyle is deeply connected to nature.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Anchorage Residents

Key mental health concerns among residents include anxiety disorders, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the CDC, Alaska has one of the highest rates of mental health conditions in the US.

Access to Care & Providers in Anchorage

Access to mental health treatment in Anchorage, Alaska includes both public and private options. The Anchorage Community Mental Health Services and the Providence Alaska Medical Center offer community-based care. Crisis lines and local initiatives, such as the Alaska Youth Advocates, provide additional support.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Anchorage.
  • Many therapists offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused care.
  • Unique local offerings include teletherapy, bilingual care, and veteran support programs.

Local Policies & Stressors

The high cost of living in Anchorage can add stress, along with pressures from dominant industries such as oil, gas, and fishing. Weather-related challenges and the remoteness of many Alaskan communities can also impact mental health.

Take the Next Step

If you or a loved one needs support, take the next step towards healing. Find a licensed therapist in Anchorage, Alaska who can provide the care you need.