SERVICES

Services are available in-person and through secure telehealth. Our services begin with an initial consultation to determine if our approach to treatment is right for you.

Consultation is an informal meeting to discuss your interest in services, your expectations, and whether our organization will be a good fit for you. Consultation is brief (less than 30 minutes) and is offered at no charge. If at the end of the consultation you feel we would be a good fit for your needs, and we feel that we can provide the services you are looking for, a formal assessment can be scheduled.

We begin mental health services with an integrated behavioral health assessment to improve our understanding of your presenting concerns. In addition to general mental and physical health, we will explore lifestyle factors, substance use, social functioning, and personality traits to formulate diagnoses and create an individualized treatment plan.

For those who are interested in coaching services, we begin with a coaching assessment, which is primarily focused on the presenting problem and individual goals. The purpose of the coaching assessment is to inform a tangible action plan. It will provide feedback on character traits and overall functioning, but will not produce a formal diagnosis.

Counseling is a structured approach to treating mental health diagnoses. Counseling is a form of talk therapy that is focused on personal growth and development. There are a variety of approaches to counseling that depend on the training and experience of the counselor and counselors can use more than one approach in their practice. Alaska Mental Fitness primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed psychotherapies that compliment our core philosophy of leveraging neuroplasticity, positive psychology, and lifestyle management.

Counseling is often covered by health insurance if it is being used to treat a mental health diagnosis; however, if you intend to use insurance to pay for services, it is important to review your health plan to determine what coverage is offered for mental health treatment.

If your presenting concerns do not require formal mental health counseling, or if for personal or professional reasons you do not wish to be treated for a mental health diagnosis, coaching may be more appropriate. Coaching is a goal-directed process that focuses on improving well-being, providing guidance, and creating actionable strategies to build resilience and achieve personal growth.

Please know that coaching may not be covered by your insurance carrier.

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.
Carl Jung

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SERVICE AREA

Services are available to clients residing in Alaska; clients must be present in Alaska when services are rendered. In-person services are offered in Anchorage. Telehealth services are also available for clients living outside of the Anchorage area, clients who are unable to meet in-person, and as needed to facilitate continuity of care.

SCOPE

Our services are intended solely for the purpose of treatment, recovery, and personal growth. We do not provide expert testimony, forensic evaluation, or other clinical opinion related to disability claims, insurance disputes, FMLA, child custody, competency, capacity, or other determinations intended for use in a court of law or other administrative hearing.

We provide services to adults, couples, and families, as well as adolescents with parental consent. We hold out no particular expertise in the treatment of severe developmental disabilities, dementias or related neurocognitive disorders, severe personality disorders, or acute substance withdrawal and do not provide treatment for these conditions. If you are seeking services for this purpose we will do our best to provide information about local resources.

LEVEL OF CARE

Services are provided on a scheduled, non-emergent basis. If prior to or during services a client is experiencing a mental health emergency they are encouraged to contact 988 or 911, or report to the nearest emergency department for immediate care. Voicemails, emails, and other communication will be answered during business hours and in the order they are received. If at any time during services it is determined that a client requires a higher level of care, we will offer assistance in identifying and referring to an appropriate treatment provider.

These disclaimers are not intended to provide a comprehensive explanation of the purpose and limitations of treatment. If you choose to engage in services, please carefully read all consents and feel free to ask questions.

SERVICES

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. Carl Jung

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The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.
Carl Jung