Rebecca Love

Helping Alaskans achieve fulfilling lives and fulfilling relationships by addressing:

-anxiety

-depression

-sexuality concerns

-self-esteem

-body image

-Seasonal Affective Disorder

-couples/relationships

-Women's Mental Health (pregnancy, post-partum, menopause)

-assertiveness

-trauma

-relationships with family

If you are looking at my page, you have already considered entering the process of therapy and self reflection – congratulations! This is often a brave, difficult, and rewarding first step. I have prepared this biography so that you can get to know me and my style as a counselor in order to decide if I am right for you. You may know that “goodness of fit” is the most important factor in a counseling relationship, so I encourage you to seek out the best counselor for you on this journey.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and second generation Alaskan. I have experience working in a diverse number of fields, and the mental health field for 7 years. I attended Gonzaga University and Montana State for undergraduate school and Alaska Pacific University for my Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology.

In addition to my therapy practice, I offer a group for Mothers and Daughters (age 9-11) in preparation for adolescence, and am on the Anchorage School Board Health Curriculum Committee which works to advance the quality of sex education in our schools. My clients tell me that they appreciate my easy-going style, and comfort with a vast range of topics, especially around what can be an emotionally charged issue for many: sexuality. I have specialized training in working with sexuality issues and Women's health, and am a trained EMDR provider.

I believe counseling is most effective when it is an honest and collaborative process that is sometimes difficult - but you can have fun with it too! I tailor my style to each client usually including some element of emotional processing for release as well as solution-focused work to enhance coping skills for triggers and stressors. I truly enjoy this work, and am honored to be a witness to the growth and transformation that my clients experience.

 

I offer state of the art business practices for my clients including online scheduling and appointment management, text-message or email appointment reminders, and secure email. You can access these features by clicking here.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes for making change in one's life: “You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” – Thomas Merton

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” -

Anais Nin