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Caroline Powers

Caroline Powers

Wasilla, AK
Caroline Powers is a compassionate therapist who understands the struggles individuals face when feeling on autopilot or caught in unhelpful patterns. She recognizes how unhealed wounds can prevent one from fully embracing life. Caroline believes the therapeutic alliance is vital for healing and growth; therefore, she cultivates a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and affirming environment for her clients. With curiosity, compassion, and even a touch of humor, she gently guides individuals through their concerns. Her expertise lies in working with individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various interpersonal challenges, from attachment issues to life transitions and grief. Caroline tailors her approach to each client's unique needs; she employs a client-centered, multicultural, trauma-informed perspective, integrating psychodynamic, humanistic, and somatic principles. Understanding that seeking support can be a daunting first step, she feels honored when clients choose to trust her with their stories. Through their collaborative work, Caroline aims to help her clients feel heard, affirmed, and empowered, always looking forward to witnessing their personal growth.
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Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Lisa Root

Lisa Root

Wasilla, AK
Dr. Lisa Root is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, from toddlers to adults, navigate life's challenges. Since January 2021, she has focused her practice on telepsych to ensure the safety and well-being of her clients during the pandemic. Lisa specializes in trauma therapy, child therapy, and family therapy, and is passionate about engaging with children in a nurturing environment. Her therapeutic approach includes solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, which she tailors to meet the unique needs of each client. With expertise in a variety of areas such as grief, gender orientation, and trauma, Dr. Root aims to support her clients in achieving alignment with their individual purpose in life. She is currently expanding her practice to include EMDR therapy, further enhancing her ability to assist those dealing with PTSD and grief. Dr. Root also addresses issues related to role identification, gender, and multigender specific concerns. Her ultimate goal is to empower individuals to function at their highest potential.
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Specialties
ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Depression Domestic Violence Eating Disorders Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality Weight Management
Rebecca Sparkman

Rebecca Sparkman

Wasilla, AK
Rebecca Sparkman is a compassionate Pastoral Counselor and Licensed Christian Clinical Counselor, specializing in trauma therapy. She utilizes one of God’s most magnificent creatures, the horse, as a therapeutic partner, providing a unique angle in her practice as an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist. Through Equine Assisted Growth and Learning processes, she works effectively with families and groups. Rebecca values the significance of an eternal perspective and welcomes spiritual discussions in the counseling journey, recognizing that feelings of anger towards God can create barriers to healing. She believes that the full spectrum of life should be embraced, knowing that traumatic experiences can hinder joy. By leveraging innovative techniques like EMDR 2.0, she effectively rewrites neurological patterns created by trauma, facilitating swift resolutions. Her integrative approach marries various methods, including experiential parts work, inner child therapy, and addressing a range of issues such as women's concerns, visualization, shame, spirituality, and life transitions. Rebecca’s dedication to offering a supportive environment ensures each individual's journey towards wholeness is honored and nurtured.
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Specialties
Anxiety Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality
Stephanie Staveland

Stephanie Staveland

Wasilla, AK
Stephanie Staveland draws inspiration from her upbringing on the waters of Southeast Alaska, where her family engaged in both commercial and recreational fishing. Through experiences of navigating rough waters, she learned the value of finding refuge and security, ultimately shaping her approach to therapy. This journey led her to establish Refuge Cove Counseling, named in honor of her favorite beach in Ketchikan, Alaska. Her mission is to offer clients a safe harbor, a space where they can authentically and vulnerably express themselves. At Refuge Cove Counseling, clients can expect a warm, interactive therapy style, focusing on collaboration to create personalized treatment plans. Together, they will explore the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions, while cultivating new skills, techniques, and strategies for healthy coping. Stephanie is dedicated to walking alongside clients on their paths to healing and personal growth.
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Clifton Young

Clifton Young

Wasilla, AK
Clifton Young understands that life is a continual process of change, and he is dedicated to assisting clients in navigating the myriad challenges that come with it. Through Changing Seasons, he emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships during one’s journey through life's various phases. Confronted with significant life challenges, which often involve personal and relational difficulties, Clifton's mission is to provide comprehensive and relevant counseling therapies for individuals, couples, and families, empowering them to move through these changing seasons. His psychodynamic approach effectively addresses client concerns, utilizing cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. This multifaceted approach focuses on exploring core beliefs, assumptions, emotions, and behaviors that may act as stumbling blocks to happiness, helping clients achieve the fulfilling life experiences they desire.
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