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ALASKA TREATMENT OPTIONS
Disclaimer:
Referral information is supplied solely by providers and is not warranted by the Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance. Although we provide this list of resources for treatment and support groups, we do not screen, evaluate, recommend, or endorse these service providers in any way. You are responsible for interviewing and selecting a suitable provider, and you should contact providers directly for relevant information, including information on insurance coverage.
If you are under 18 years of age, AKEDA suggests that you seek the advice of a parent/guardian or other adult in considering providers.
Mental Health Counseling:
Katie Kajdan Bell, LPC, ATR
907-575-7027
3003 Minnesota Drive, Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99503
Treatment Modalities Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT, Art Therapy, Experiential/Gestalt Therapy
Eating Disorders Served: All
Eating Disorder Memberships/Training: Board Member of the Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance (AKEDA), Member of the Alaska Chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
Holly Brooks, LPC
907-350-8349
405 W. 36th Avenue, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99503
Treatment Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Eating Disorders Served: All, including orthorexia
Ages Served: Adolescents and adults
Eating Disorder Memberships/Training:
Special Services: Special attention to movement & exercise. As an Olympic athlete, Ms. Brooks understands the unique cultural challenges and pressures that exist within the athletic framework.
Sarah H. Leavitt, LPC
https://www.counselinganchorage.com
907-227-8001
4050 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite #105
Anchorage, AK 99508
Treatment Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness-based CBT
Eating Disorders Served: All
Ages Served: 18+
Eating Disorder Memberships/Training: Member of the Alaska Chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
Jessica Mixon, LPC
https://jessicamixontherapy.com
2804 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 213-4440
Eating Disorders Served: All
Treatment modalities used include CBT, DBT, EMDR, & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Melissa O’Neill, PhD, LPC, CEDS, CMCC
https://www.coastalwellnessak.com
907-917-0191 x103
205 E. Dimond Blvd. PMB 364
Anchorage, AK 99515
Treatment Modalities: Self-Compassion, Existential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Eating Disorders Served: All
Ages Served: Adolescents, Adults, Families
Eating Disorder Memberships/Training: Certified Eating Disorders Specialist,
Member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
Melissa Marconi Wentzel, Clinical Intern III
Under supervision, completing M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling coursewor
Neurobehavioral Consultants, LLC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100057422170859
300 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK
907-747-3743
Eating Disorders Served: All
Alaska Behavioral Health
https://alaskabehavioralhealth.org
Locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks
Anchorage Adult Services: (907) 563-1000
Anchorage Child & Family Services: (907) 561-0954
Fairbanks Adult & Child & Family Services: (907) 371-1300
Alaska Behavioral Health serves children and adults who experience a wide range of mental health issues, including children who experience severe emotional disturbance and adults with severe mental illness, with or without co-occurring substance use. Every day there are stories of children and adults getting better and overcoming the impact of mental illness on their lives. Recovery is possible.
Orion Behavioral Health
907-696-7466
Physical clinic locations are in Fairbanks, Eagle River, the Valley and Anchorage.
Ages Served: children 3-17 and their families
Special Services: Orion Behavioral Health Network's philosophy is that providers, individuals, children and their families are a team. They They working one-on-one with each patient and their family/caretakers to provide expert psychiatric treatment, guidance, and care tailored for mental health concerns. Orion Behavioral Health serves clients even in the most remote communities of Alaska using state-of-the-art tele-medicine technology.
Mat-Su Health Services
Locations in Wasilla and Big Lake
(907) 376-2411
Mat-Su Health Services, Inc. is a community health center, located in the Mat Su Valley. They are dedicated to helping every individual receive the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Their integrated model of care includes family medicine, women's health services, dental care, mental health and substance use services. They are committed to helping individuals who may be underinsured or uninsured. Their sliding payment scale provides a discount on health services for qualifying patients, based on family size and income.
Nutrition Support:
Suanne Sikkema, MS Nutrition, CNS, LDN
Restore Wellness LLC
907-830-9877
Anchorage, Alaska
Appointments offered virtually in Alaska and lower 48
Ages Served: All ages
Certifications: Board Certified Nutrition Specialist, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Mindful Eating Educator
Eating Disorder Memberships/Trainings: Member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), Member of Health at Every Size
Special Services: Nutrition and its impacts on Disordered Eating, Mental Health and Gut Health. Nutrition Education (for a variety of conditions), Mindful Eating and Health Coaching Services.
Katherine Sweetman RDN, CSP, LD
Reroot Nutrition LLC
www.rerootnutrition.com
669-228-5037
Anchorage, Alaska
Appointments offered virtually or in person for those in the Anchorage area
Ages Served: All ages
Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Eating Disorder Membership/Trainings: Secretary for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) Alaska Chapter, member of the International Federation of Eating Disorders Dietitians (IFEDD), member of EDRD Pro,
Special Services: nutrition assessment and education, meal planning, intuitive eating, pediatric nutrition, diabetes, PCOS
Grace Schumacher, RDN, LD, CED-RD
Nutrition Partnership
https://nutritionpartnership.com
888-278-8959
Ages Served: Adolescents and adults
Offices in Anchorage and Palmer & statewide tele-health
Eating Disorder Membership/Trainings: Board member of the Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance (AKEDA), founder of the Alaska chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), member of the International Federation of Eating Disorders Dieticians (IFEDD) and the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC).
Special Services: Offices in Anchorage and Palmer. Meal planning, meal support, nutrition assessment, nutrition support (tube feeding), nutrition education, grocery store education, group cooking.
Medical Care and Medication Management:
Gwen Lieb, MD
https://www.foundationhealth.org/providers/pediatrics/lieb_gwendolyn_md
907-459-3500
Tanana Valley Clinic
1001 Noble Street
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Ages Served: 0-18
Tanana Valley Clinic provides primary care pediatrics to children of all ages. Dr. Lieb has a special interest in working with teenagers, children with mental health conditions, and eating disorders.
Jill Gaskill, MD
https://www.mpfcak.com/about-us/our-providers/jill-gaskill-md
(907) 279-8486
Medical Park Family Care
2211 E Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Gaskill's specialty is Family Medicine, and she sees patients who are 18+. She is a Diplomat, American Board of Family Medicine
and a Member, American Academy of Family Practice. Medical Park Family Care's focus is disease prevention and health promotion through personal, comprehensive and continuing care for patients in the context of their family and community.
Tracey Wiese, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Full Spectrum Health
http://www.fullspectrumhealthak.com
907-229-9766
307 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99503
Ages Served: 3+
Special Services: Full Spectrum Health provides a full range of health services, including primary care, specifically targeted to the LGBTQIA+ community. However services are provided to all regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, or any other diverse experiences or identities that make up a person.
Orion Behavioral Health
907-696-7466
Physical clinic locations are in Fairbanks, Eagle River, the Valley and Anchorage.
Ages Served: children 3-17 and their families
Special Services: Orion Behavioral Health Network's philosophy is that providers, individuals, children and their families are a team. They They working one-on-one with each patient and their family/caretakers to provide expert psychiatric treatment, guidance, and care tailored for mental health concerns. Orion Behavioral Health serves clients even in the most remote communities of Alaska using state-of-the-art tele-medicine technology.
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