Bahiyyih (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Her counseling style is guided by her firm belief in the worth of every human being, the importance of finding meaning in our lives, family and culture as building blocks for identity and relationships, and deep appreciation and enjoyment of diversity.

Bahiyyih may be the right counselor for you if you…

+ Have experienced trauma directly or generationally and want to find a path forward

+ Want to examine or explore elements of your identity (i.e. race, ethnicity, gender, size, culture, disability, profession, spirituality or religion, relationship structure, etc.) and how these elements have impacted your life

+ Find yourself uncomfortable in your life, body, job, relationships, and/or society and struggling to move forward

+ Need a safe place to explore how your family, history, and current and historical events are impacting you and those you love

+ Have experienced a loss and are seeking support with grief

+ Appreciate compassionate, empathic directness

+ Are seeking open and truthful explorations of traditionally sensitive and/or difficult topics in a safe, affirming environment

Bahiyyih completed her graduate education in Marriage, Couples, & Family Counseling at the University of South Carolina. She moved to Alaska in October 2018, fell in love, and is proud of her life here. She has been a counselor, advocate, and educator, working with teens, adults, couples, and families in a nonprofit rape crisis center, school-based mental health program, foster care, tribal and community mental health organizations, and group private practice. Bahiyyih is grateful for the rich diversity of Alaska and is honored to live and work on the beautiful unceded land of the Dena’ina Athabascan people.

Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, Racial Trauma, Systemic Trauma, Religious Trauma, Mood Disorders, Women’s Health, Healthcare & Helping Professionals, Grief, Indigenous Peoples, Immigrants, Refugees, Couples, Families

Elizabeth “Liz” (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Drawing from her background in multiple therapeutic practices and settings, Liz incorporates techniques from Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, and Child-Centered Play Therapy. Liz has provided support in a variety of challenging environments, including hospitals, schools, tribal and community mental health settings, jails, courtrooms, and the child protection system. She emphasizes the importance of understanding individuals within the context of their internal systems, relationships, family dynamics, communities, and broader societal influences.

Liz might be the right counselor for you if you…

+ Are experiencing a life transition—whether significant or subtle—and would like support through the process

+ Are seeking support and guidance with parenting

+ Are neurodiverse or seeking to better understand and improve your relationship with someone who is neurodiverse

+ Want to work on your anxiety and learn better techniques to manage it

+ Have experienced trauma and are seeking treatment and hope

+ Are being impacted by a chronic and/or severe illness or chronic pain in yourself or a loved one and are seeking insight, practical skills, and support

Liz draws on her own experiences as the child of an immigrant in a multiethnic household, using this personal insight to enrich her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds. She particularly enjoys working with LGBTQIA+ people and families and with young adults. She earned her degree from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. In her spare time, Liz enjoys nurturing both houseplants and her children. She believes that laughter shared with others is one of life’s greatest joys. Through her empathetic approach, Liz is committed to supporting individuals on their unique journeys toward healing and growth.

Specialties:

Anxiety, Young Adulthood, Parents & Soon-to-Be Parents, Communication, Trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, Chronic Pain/Illness, Caregiver Stress