For help navigating Juneau's mental health services, please call NAMI Juneau/the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition at: (907) 463-4251 or email namijuneau@gmail.com.
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Below is a list of private practice mental health providers. If you're looking for community mental health organizations (like Bartlett Outpatient Services, JAMHI, Tlingit & Haida Community & Behavioral Services Healing Center, etc.) please click here. Community mental health organizations often take Medicaid and/or have lower cost options available.
TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
COUNSELORS & THERAPISTS
Counselors & therapists can diagnose and treat mental health conditions. They often specialize in treating certain conditions and/or in certain modalities of therapy (different types of therapy may include DBT, CBT, talk therapy, etc). This includes LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LPC (licensed professional counselor), among others.
PSYCHIATRISTS
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication.
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Psychologists specialize in diagnosing developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and mental health conditions. Some psychologists also provide ongoing treatment. Some psychologists offer psychological and/or neuropsychological testing.
Private practice mental health providers In Juneau
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Colleen Torrence
Credentials
MEd, LPC, SEP
Accepting New Clients?
Please contact provider.
Populations Served:
Children (Ages 5 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Individual Therapy; Family Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly; Veterans.
Specialities:
ADHD; Anxiety disorders; Depression/mood disorders; Trauma including abuse and neglect and PTSD; Reactive attachment disorder; Acute stress; Personality disorders; Grief and loss; Adjustment and life stage changes; Divorce and blended families; Autism spectrum; Parent-child relational needs; FASD; Traumatic brain injury; Behavior training and parenting approaches.
Do you offer substance abuse recovery services?
No
Do you specialize in working with veterans?
Not specializing, but I have worked with and, continue to work with, Veterans.
Modalities and Training:
All services provided are client-centered, approaches are eclectic and individualized, and incorporate a client’s strengths and goals for themselves. Modalities and training include: Play therapy; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques; Somatic Experiencing; Family Systems; Couples therapy including some Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment style approaches; Solution-Focused Brief Therapy; Reality Therapy; Motivational Interviewing.
Do you accept insurance?
Magellan, ComPsych, and other EAP’s, preferred provider with several major insurance networks. Provider accepts and bills insurance directly.
Additional Comments:
Treatment of substance-related disorders is as secondary and tertiary diagnoses only. History of working with children with severe emotional disturbances and their families, and with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Significant experience as a K-12 school counselor in rural and urban Alaska and in working with schools as a service provider. Can provide court testimony services as determined.
Appointments are typically offered Tuesday through Friday/Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings; Most Saturdays; Sunday & Monday for Emergency only.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Available. Please contact provider for more details.
Website:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
(907) 789-9212
Fax Number:
N/A
Address:
2241 Jordan Ave
Juneau
AK
99801
Last Updated:
10/21/24
Corlé LaForce
Deeper Light Psychotherapy
Credentials
MACP
Accepting New Clients?
Waitlist
Populations Served:
Adults
Specialities:
Trauma, self-growth, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, birth-related trauma, intergenerational trauma, and spiritual growth.
Do you offer substance abuse recovery services?
No
Do you specialize in working with veterans?
No
Modalities and Training:
Somatic Experiencing, Transpersonal Psychology, Mindfulness-Awareness Based Interventions, Trauma- Informed Touch Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Parts Work, Family Constellations, and Psychosynthesis.
Do you accept insurance?
Pay at the time of service. Reimbursable by Premera and Aetna.
Additional Comments:
Do you offer telehealth services?
Both in person and telehealth.
Email Address:
Phone Number:
(907) 419-3052
Fax Number:
N/A
Address:
114 S Franklin Street
Juneau
AK
99801
Last Updated:
11/5/24
Craig Smith
Smith Counseling and Supervision, LLC
Credentials
LPC, CDCS, MAC
Accepting New Clients?
Yes
Populations Served:
Adults and Couples
Specialities:
Trauma, mood disorders, couples issues, addiction, co-occurring disorders.
Do you offer substance abuse recovery services?
Yes, both traditional Twelve Step approach as well as cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Do you specialize in working with veterans?
No
Modalities and Training:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and strategies from Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt Therapy and Existentialism.
Do you accept insurance?
Premera Blue Cross and Aetna
Additional Comments:
I'm also a board approved supervisor for persons becoming Licensed Professional Counselors in Alaska.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes. In person too.
Email Address:
Phone Number:
(907) 419-3009
Fax Number:
Address:
9000 Glacier Highway
Juneau
AK
99801
Last Updated:
7/17/25
Destiny Sargeant
Clinical Psychologist
Credentials
PhD
Accepting New Clients?
Populations Served:
I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples.
Specialities:
Trauma and/or PTSD; Depression/Mood Disorders; Anxiety/Phobias/OCD; Grief and Loss; Eating Disorders; Co-dependency Issues
Do you offer substance abuse recovery services?
Do you specialize in working with veterans?
Yes
Modalities and Training:
EMDR; Thought Field Therapy; Cognitive therapy; Dream work; Motivational Interviewing; Life Coach.
Do you accept insurance?
I accept and bill insurance. I am unable to bill Medicare/Medicaid.
Additional Comments:
Do you offer telehealth services?
No
Email Address:
Phone Number:
(907) 723-9828
Fax Number:
N/A
Address:
P.O. Box 34881
Juneau
AK
99803
Last Updated:
11/5/24
Diana Portner
Natural Connections
Credentials
M.A.
Accepting New Clients?
Yes
Populations Served:
Adults
Specialities:
Natural Connections provides support for individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges through a holistic approach to healing. Your therapist understands that multiple issues often coincide and appear in parallel, and is prepared to explore and address these complexities with you. Areas of expertise include: • Anxiety and depression • Trauma and PTSD • Mood disorders • Grief and loss • Relationship issues • Stress management • Life transitions • Gender and sexuality (LGBTQIA+) • Identity development and self-expression • Building self-esteem and empowerment.
Do you offer substance abuse recovery services?
Yes. I offer support for adults in substance use recovery as long as they are not experiencing active addiction. My services are tailored for individuals who are further along in their recovery journey.
Do you specialize in working with veterans?
No
Modalities and Training:
Natural Connections believes in a holistic approach to mental health, integrating trauma-informed care with evidence-based practices to create transformative healing experiences. Modalities include: • Nature-based therapy • Adventure therapy • Humanistic therapy • Somatic psychotherapy • Mindfulness-based therapy • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) • Internal family systems • Group therapy • Animal-assisted therapy • Experiential therapy • Transpersonal therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
Cash pay only Sliding scale available.
Additional Comments:
At Natural Connections, LLC, we offer nature-based mental health therapy that combines expert counseling with the transformative benefits of Juneau's natural beauty. Our holistic approach helps clients form a deeper emotional connection with the natural world, fostering a sense of belonging and reducing isolation. Our experiential, somatic approaches significantly reduce stress, elevate mood, and enhance nervous system regulation. In your 60 to 90-minute therapy session, you can expect: • Nature Walks and Outdoor Seated Sessions: Engage in therapeutic conversations while walking trails or seated outdoors. Pets are welcome! • Sensory Engagement: Connect with nature through your senses for deeper self-awareness and relaxation. • Mindfulness and Meditation: Practice techniques to enhance presence and inner peace. Explore our services and experience the healing power of nature at Natural Connections, LLC. About Your Therapist: Diana Portner, Founder and Lead Therapist, is dedicated to sustainable, culturally sensitive, and community-based approaches to wellness. She is educated with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University, where she focused in Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy. After a decade of traveling to Southeast Alaska, Diana moved to Juneau full-time in September 2024. When she's not working, you can find her exploring the trails with her beloved dog Chloe.
Do you offer telehealth services?
No
Email Address:
Phone Number:
(907) 419-0191
Fax Number:
Address:
Juneau
AK
Last Updated:
3/11/25
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