“Courage is knowing your vulnerability.”

About Your Counselor

Meet Jessica

Alaska has been home since 1992, when the Air Force stationed my parents here. I’m also honored to be Dena’ina Athabaskan and the wife of a paramedic-turned-nurse.

I love Alaska and all that it has to offer, especially the mountains. I enjoy learning new things, getting involved in my community, and spending time with my family.

After being a stay-at-home mom for 11 years, I felt called to serve my community through mental health counseling.

Colorado Christian University gave me a high-quality education in clinical mental health counseling and a faith-informed clinical identity in practice. As your counselor, you will work with someone who has a wide range of life experiences and who values professionalism.

My Therapeutic Approach

My approach is an integrated model of faith-informed counseling, utilizing evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Other therapies may be integrated depending on your needs and receptiveness to techniques. I work collaboratively with you to help you meet your therapeutic goals.

My Services

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Christian Counseling

Christian values do not have to be compromised and are welcome when working with a faith-informed professional counselor.
Depression

If you are feeling down, unmotivated, isolated, low energy, loss of interests, feeling hopeless, or having suicidal thoughts, you might be experiencing depression.
Anxiety

If you are feeling excessive worry that is difficult to control, having ruminating thoughts, difficulty sleeping, and feeling restless, or irritable, you might be experiencing anxiety.
ADHD

ADHD is more than just hyperactivity or difficulty focusing, which we commonly associate with kids. For adults, it can also look like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, or trauma.
PTSD

Flashbacks, nightmares, avoiding triggering situations, hypervigilance, anger, irritability, as well as an increase in substance/alcohol use or suicidal thoughts might be evidence you have PTSD.
Relationship Issues

Common issues in relationships are difficulty communicating, and not feeling heard or understood. This can lead to division in relationships ending in divorce or infidelity.
Grief

Grief is very personal, and everyone copes differently. If you have suffered a loss, your pain is real and you might feel many emotions all at once, feel completely numb, or both.
Parenting Issues

Parents experience challenges at all life stages of their child(ren)’s lives. Emotional regulation skills, secure attachment styles, and healthy boundaries can improve relationships and behaviors.