Therapists Beginning With R in Alaska

You're there, in the dark, struggling to find a way out. You're trying to just get through today. At times, even breathing seems to be too much. Life is so exhausting. Some days it takes everything you can muster just to get through the next minute. The people around you, your friends, your family, if they are still there, don’t get you. If you hear “just get over it” or “think about happy things” one more time you’ll scream. Why don’t they get it? This isn’t something you “just get over”! Like you would pick this life if you had a choice? There’s only the darkness, full of loneliness, worry, hopelessness, and despair.

More than any other factor, it is the relationship between client and therapist that has been found to profoundly impact personal change. We are hurt, and healed within relationships. With this in mind, I take a relational approach to all my therapeutic work. I believe in honoring the individual needs of each client, ensuring they are known, seen, and heard. While also gently offering alternative to one’s longstanding views of self, others, and the world. I take a special interest in expanding the social and wellness supports of individuals outside the therapy room.

Many of us encounter struggles in our lives and react in ways that are not necessarily effective or in our best interest. In those stressful situations, it is not uncommon to have thoughts, harbor feelings or act in ways that damage relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. When people need to repair those damages or make personal changes, counseling can help. I provide counseling for individuals and families, youth, adults and couples with Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The cognitive component of therapy addresses the way thoughts can be automatic and self-defeating.

I am trained as a generalist and treat adults with a wide-range of concerns such as mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, personal growth, existential concerns, attachment styles, relational issues, and life transitions. I practice from a relational approach, and place heavy emphasis on collaboration, the therapeutic relationship, and a here-and-now understanding in order to address your needs and create a meaningful experience.

Although I began my clinical work providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and other 3rd-generation, skill-based modalities, what I really love is to work with people who want to dive deep and process issues that lie beneath the surface. If you have had previous experiences with therapy but have found only temporary relief, and would like to go to the next level of processing, I would like to help you open into compassion and liberate yourself from suffering.

As a Couples, Marriage and Family Therapist, we want you to know that even if you are at “Divorce Door” , and the “D” word is getting thrown around, even if there has been infidelity in your marriage, it is NOT to late! In our time together, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital/relationship conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore the love you once had. The information we will work through has saved thousands of marriages from the pain of unresolved conflict and the disaster of divorce. Our successful approach to building UP relationship, can help you build up yours!

There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear, detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night tears. Facing another day in Alaska with loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation is too much! Relationships suffer from conflict and lack of intimacy, distraction is inevitable.Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. Emotional control, seems like only a vague dream, that is illusive and beyond you. You are on your way towards healing, We can show you with

Introducing Outpatient Intensive Therapy: “Unlocking Healing Potential” Are you tired of feeling stuck and frustrated in your journey towards emotional well-being? Traditional weekly counseling sessions may not be enough for individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, or anxiety stemming from past or present-day experiences. We understand that accessing and processing buried pain can be overwhelming within the confines of a short therapy session. That's why we offer a groundbreaking solution: Outpatient Intensive Therapy. Our program is specifically designed for individuals in need of intensive intervention and treatment.

I want to first acknowledge how challenging this period must be for you. It takes immense strength to reach out for support, and I'm here to help you navigate through this. Postpartum depression is a common and treatable condition, and you're not alone in this journey. It's important to recognize that what you're feeling is valid and that seeking help is a positive step towards your well-being and recovery. Many women go through postpartum depression, and with the right strategies and support, you can overcome it. We'll work together to understand your feelings and experiences.

Clients often come to me when they are exhausted from their thoughts, emotions, urges or memories. These issues can take a toll on relationships and a person's sense of self and leave us feeling isolated and alone. I work with people of all ages who experience common and complex circumstances including: depression, anxiety, burnout, the effects of traumatic circumstances (flashbacks, rumination, dissociation, avoidance, etc.), anger management skill development, codependency in relationships and establishing boundaries, ADHD and other neurodiverse thinking and social skill development for youth.

I am currently accepting new clients. I work to help my clients develop the skills and resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. I utilize a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Drawing from CBT, person-centered, and mindfulness principles, I help clients cultivate self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthy coping strategies.

Accepting new clients. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.

Let’s face it, sometimes life can be challenging which can hinder personal growth, happiness, relationships, quality of life, professional success, parenting among other things. You feel like you are spinning your wheels but they are stuck in the mud! You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, sad and/or irritated. Effecting change takes work but YOU can master the skills to cope with these feelings and regain control of your life! Whether your goal is meaningful change, achieving short or life long goals, talking through things on your mind or need some post graduate supervision, I’m here to help and only a phone call/email away!

My style as a therapist can best be described as eclectic, as I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations. That being said I tend to be highly client centered, which means I assume clients are the authorities about their own systems. In therapy, it's my job to describe what the science of psychology has to offer given the presenting problem and my professional experience in the area. However, it's my clients who get to decide how this information is applicable to their lives. More about my therapeutic orientation can be found on my website: www.reynoldstherapy.com

Everyone has their own mountains to climb, and dark nights to get through in this life. I believe that seeking and accepting support is the key to conquering any obstacle. Therapy is a courageous step towards embracing personal growth and harnessing inner strength. Drawing from my experience, I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person-centered, strengths-based approach in my practice. I am also trained in EMDR. These evidence-based modalities provide a solid foundation for fostering transformative change and equipping individuals with the tools they need to overcome personal hurdles.

We live in a culture that encourages us not to take our own suffering seriously, but rather to make light of it, even laugh about it. What is more, this attitude is regarded as a virtue, and many people are proud of thier lack of sensitivity to their own fate, particularly, thier fate as a child. Alice Miller

There is no ‘perfect person’ for therapy. Anyone dealing with any type of behavioral or emotional issues, from depression to ADHD, and everything in between, is welcome. Here, you will find a comfortable, supportive, and encouraging environment, where the focus will be on you alone – your individual needs to achieve growth are the top priority. My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis, helping you to discover the true potential of your life.

I am here to help people as we all have tough times in our lives. If you are having a major life change, a loss, or a long term issue, I may be able to help. We all need a little help sometimes . With help, we can increases our personal happiness and contentment. I understand the special issues of Alaskans, Rural Residents, and Alaska Natives. I look forward to hearing from you.

I am a licensed professional counselor, in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. With experience working in schools, hospitals, community-based care settings, and residential programs, I offer a wide array of tools and strategies for supporting you, your child, and your family. I work to build a relationship with each client and their family to provide a welcome, inviting, and supportive space for therapy.