Professional Counseling and therapy office in the Mat-Su Valley Alaska

Professional mental health counselors and therapists in the Mat-Su Valley.

Finding a trusted therapist near you in the Mat‑Su Valley doesn’t have to be hard. At Mat‑Su Mental Health in Wasilla, our team of compassionate and professionally trained therapists provide counseling services to kids, teens, young adults, families, and individuals living in the Mat-Su Valley, including Wasilla, Palmer, and other surrounding communities.

Our professional counselors in are skilled, equipped, and motivated to support you and your loved ones in finding a wholistic path towards health and wellness.

The interplay between lifestyle factors and mental health is at the forefront of our treatment planning. Our counselors are here to walk along-side and support you on your path to wellness.

We work in conjunction with other community based health providers in the Mat-Su area, offering you various levels of support in an effort to help you reach your identified goals. We are here to help you heal, change and grow. Browse through our website and gather information to find out whether or not we might be a good fit for you!

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Mental Health Services That We Offer

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Meet The Mat-Su Valley Team Of Counselors, Therapists, and Social Workers

  • Abegail - Wasilla Mental Health Therapist

    Dr. Abegail Millard - PsyD

    Abegail has been serving clients in the mental health field since 2017, and has experience working with people across the lifespan. She enjoys carrying a diverse caseload, and has worked with an array of clients across a variety of settings. As a 10-year Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, she is especially passionate about providing psychological support to Veterans, and Active Duty personnel. She is thrilled to call Alaska home, while taking advantage of every opportunity for adventure. When not at work, you will find Abegail practicing yoga, paddle boarding, ice fishing, or entertaining friends and family.

  • Erika McGough - Wasilla Mental Health Therapist

    Erika McGough - LPC

    Erika has been working in the mental health field since 2016, and brings experience in working with individuals across the lifespan and in various different settings.  She is most passionate about supporting postpartum mothers and moms navigating parenting in early childhood, and also enjoys working with women transitioning through major life adjustments, dealing with depression and anxiety, or experiencing family and relational stressors.  Erika also enjoys working with children and teens.  When not at work, she can be found spending time with her family, in her mini backyard ‘urban homestead,’ or exploring and capturing the landscapes of Alaska via photography or painting. 

  • Haidyn Simmons - Wasilla Alaska Counselor

    Haidyn Simmons - LPC

    Haidyn is dedicated to guiding her clients through their unique journeys toward healing and personal growth by fostering a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts and emotions.

    Originally from Louisiana, Haidyn moved to Alaska two years ago and has fallen in love with the state’s breathtaking natural beauty and her community. In her free time, you can find her reading, spending time outdoors with her pets, practicing yoga, or enjoying a good cup of coffee with friends.

  • Jennifer Dotur - Wasilla Counseling Professional

    Jennifer Dotur - LPC

    Jen is a pre-licensed clinical mental health counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and is passionate about walking alongside individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Jen is especially attuned to life’s complexities and brings curiosity, warmth, and compassion to her work. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys time with her family, teaching classes in homeschool and charter school communities, exploring creative expression, and collecting meaningful quotes—one of her favorites being, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi

  • Kelly Jodan - Mat-Su Professional Counselor

    Kelly Jordan - MA

    Kelly Jordan is a pre-licensed clinician who works with women, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, identity development, and life transitions. She is especially passionate about helping women and teens heal from complex trauma—including survivors of sex trafficking—and offers a steady, compassionate presence rooted in empathy, empowerment, and safety. 

    Originally from a small ski town in Colorado, Kelly has lived across the country but now calls Alaska home. She loves spending time with her family, spoiling her dogs, and enjoying the seasons—whether that’s hiking in the sun or curling up by the fire with a book and coffee. She also loves partner dancing and finds joy in the creativity, connection, and movement it brings.

  • Mary Kuepper - Wasilla Professional Counselor and Supervisor

    Mary Kuepper - LPC-S

    Mary has over a decade of experience working in community based mental health. Though she has worked with people across the lifespan, she specializes in work with kids, teens and families, as well as in maternal mental health. Mary is passionate about giving people the tools they need to not only function well, but to thrive in their everyday life. Though not native to Alaska, she has fallen in love with the abundant resources of this beautiful place. When not working with clients, Mary can be found adventuring, hiking and exploring. She loves to fly fish our local creeks, dig in the dirt of her backyard garden, and get in quality time with her friends, and beautiful family.

  • Micha Savage - Billing Guru

    Micha Savage - Billing Guru

    Micha has been taking names and kicking you know what in the billing field for the past 11 years.  As most of us know, dealing with insurance can be challenging, but Micha is up to that challenge, and brings the perfect combination of clear, kind, and smart as a whip to the job.  Micha’s skillset is an especially perfect fit for us, as she is experienced in the Behavioral Health field, having served for many years within a Tribal Community Based Mental Health Program.  Her work in that system gave her a deep appreciation for mental health and wellness,  and a specific love for helping people navigate complex systems to get the care and support they deserve.

Who do we work with?

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Child Counseling

A fun and interactive therapeutic process where children are engaged in various forms of play, movement and expression. In our child counseling sessions, kids are invited to explore and express themselves with their most natural language; play. This medium is both safe and effective, and invites kids to communicate thoughts and feelings that they might not otherwise be able to express verbally.

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Teen Counseling

A safe and supportive therapeutic environment that allows adolescents and teens to discuss and explore the challenges they face in their day to day life. Our down-to-earth counselors offer humor, warmth, science based psychoeducation and practical interventions to increase skills, help better manage emotions and teach tools to learn and practice healthy ways to cope with everyday challenges and stressors.

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Family Counseling

An integrative therapy approach that involves the whole family system in identifying strengths, stressors, and challenges. The family and MSMH counselor work collaboratively to identify ways in which everyone can contribute to creating healthy and lasting change. In addition, work will be done to establish more healthy and positive styles of interacting, and nurture connection. Family therapy includes education and tools to address emotional and behavioral issues.

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Individual Adult Counseling

Counseling creates a safe space to explore and identify goals, learn and practice skills and create changes that will enable you to be a happier and healthier you. Our counselors offer science based inventions with warmth and candor, allowing for honest and open communication of thoughts and feelings. In counseling, you will come to learn more about what you do, why you do it, and how you might do it differently, moving forward.

How do I get started with counseling services?

Ready to get started? Call or email us today. Our contact info is at the bottom of this page.

Once you reach out, our on-boarding and admin guru will contact you to gather information regarding your specific situation. We will explore with you what provider will likely best meet your needs, and support you in getting set up in our electronic health record.

Mat-Su Mental Health uses Simple Practice, a medical record and portal system that will allow for confidential and HIPAA compliant messaging that ensures your privacy. You will be sent a portal link that directs you to online documentation to be completed prior to your initial session.

Where you go for support is your choice, and we want you to feel empowered to assess whether or not we are the right fit for you! Here at Mat-Su Mental Health, our providers believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in the process of creating change. These initial conversations are important in assessing fit, as therapy is not “one size fits all.”

Mat-Su Mental Health’s office is conveniently located in central Wasilla. Feel free to arrive a few minutes prior to your scheduled session to grab a cup of tea and relax before meeting with your provider. We look forward to meeting you, and are honored you have chosen us to do this work alongside you.

 FAQ’s

  • Yes. Mat-Su Mental Health is a group of licensed therapists and counselors located in Wasilla, Alaska serving clients across the Mat-Su Valley, including Palmer and surrounding communities. We provide outpatient counseling for adults, teens, couples, and families.

  • We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and specialized counseling for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

  • Yes, you can choose your therapist based on their specialties and your preferences. We can also help match you with a therapist who fits your needs.

  • Yes, we provide online counseling through a secure HIPPA compliant telehealth platform. You can book these sessions just like in-person appointments.

  • Each counseling session typically lasts 50 minutes. We also offer extended sessions upon request.

  • Yes, we bill insurance on behalf of our clients. We also accept self pay clients.