Asperger's Syndrome Therapists in Wasilla, AK

I believe that everyone has the potential to live an abundant life, filled with joy and adventure. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to find ways to better understand themselves, and to address the roadblocks/challenges that may be interfering with their life goals and relationships. I have a MA degree in marriage and family therapy from George Fox University. My training includes working with individuals, children and adolescents, families, and couples.

I am passionate about working with families. Whether dealing with behavioral issues in children, depressed or anxious teens, frustrated and concerned parents, or overwhelmed Mama's, I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to build a better life. Through individual, family or child therapy sessions, I help people gain skills to better manage emotions, cope with challenging feelings, and build better relationships. My style is warm, non judgmental and down to earth, with a healthy dose of humor.

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

Does your child behave in ways that confuse or frustrate you? Do they worry a lot or feel sad all the time? Are they isolating from other people or feeling like they don't want to live any more? Has your child experienced hard situations that have left them struggling to cope? Are you worried about your child and looking for ways to help them deal with their big feelings?

My name is Dr. Lisa Root. As of January 2021 I will only be seeing patients through telepsych due to the high rise of the Coronvirus-19, in our area.. You are important to me, and so are others so please be mindful of others if you are ill. My specialty is trauma, family and individual therapy. I am taking new patients and I also have a passion for working with children. I utilize solution focused therapy and cognitive behavior therapy. There is a cancellation fee if you do not cancel in 24 hours, my billing company will bill you due to the expenses of 2 offices, flights, car and hotel=.

I help adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, relational issues, low self-esteem, stress management, as well as traumatic experiences. As a retired Veteran, I am especially passionate about serving active duty military, retirees, veterans and military dependents. I have experience offering counseling to people across the life-span in various residential and outpatient community-based mental health settings, and am excited to use my experience to help you create positive change in your life.

Have you been socially isolated and overwhelmed with life? Do you feel run down, worried, and depleted? Are you hoping for wholeness, happiness, and freedom? These kinds of experiences are painful and exhausting. And without effective care, they can reduce the quality of your life and contribute to long-term health problems. This painful pattern often becomes a downward spiral, which can habitually undermine your joy, intimacy, and hope. You do not have to face this journey alone; choose the professional care you need and deserve. Our talented clinicians at Lighted Path Therapy Services are here to help.

Respectful, supportive, positive CBT THERAPY, insight oriented, life coaching, wellness consulting, communication/problem solving and symptom mgt. for performance techniques with results. Regain control, improve relationships, communication, problem solving, work/career or sport. Brief intensive skill building tools for success. Strength based, personality specific Goal and objective setting. Be independent, yet patient; journal and homework", appreciation for incremental gains. Your individual uniqueness, intuition and inner guidance system are valued, so fine tune those To work well for you. Mind, body, spirit appreciated. Disabilities infant mental health young children. couples, marital, sex counseling, addictions, porn, horse therapy. Trauma specialist, anxiety, depression.

I understand that making the decision to seek therapy can be difficult. I want to provide a welcoming space for you to share your journey and experiences, as we begin working through past trauma and current stressors of life. I will help support you through the discomfort of vulnerability that is commonly felt when processing though past trauma. As a Marine Corps veteran, I am passionate about helping service members, veterans, and their families.

Do you often feel misunderstood by people in your life, or find it difficult to understand them? Do you have trouble experiencing big emotions, and communicating them to others? Do you experience symptoms of ADHD, Autism Spectrum, trauma, or dysfunction in your family? I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, with the belief that each person is an expert on their own experience. When working together, we will create a safe and trusting relationship, to provide a space for honest and meaningful discussion. I will empower you to understand your brain and emotions, to accept and improve your current circumstances.