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Maria Poulsen

Behavioral health therapy Alyeska Counseling Group LLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Life Transitions, Chronic Illness,
In network with UMR, Aetna, Anthem, Premera Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare,

Introduction

As a clinician, I believe in the strength and resiliency of the human soul. My passion is helping you to own and understand the many stories that create your personal narrative. A life story is not simply one story with a beginning, middle, and end. It is a collection—an anthology—and, as such, it has multiple beginnings, middles, and endings. There is tremendous importance in owning and understanding your life’s stories. Therapy is the process of developing a compassionate relationship with yourself through integration of these many stories. You can learn to look at life from a new perspective with hope, optimism, and forgiveness. I will use narrative therapy to work collaboratively with you to assist in weaving the different pieces of your story into a cohesive whole that is understandable and meaningful. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to address ways of thinking that may be keeping you stuck and to help you find new, life-affirming ways to address issues that arise. I also use insight-oriented therapy and person-centered therapy to meet you exactly where you are in your narrative. I am trained in trauma-informed care, and my professional experience includes extensive work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles, and behavioral challenges, as well as those in acute crises.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance
  • Offers sliding scale

Licenses

  • LCSW #170934 (AK)
  • LCSW #43426 (ID)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Retired Military
  • First Responders
  • Teachers
  • People with Chronic Illnesses 12-80

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Faiths

  • Multi-Faith

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Maria Poulsen accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $150 - $300

Locations

Alyeska Counseling Group LLC
Anchorage, AK 99503-6604
Video Office

FAQ

Is Maria Poulsen accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Maria Poulsen is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Maria Poulsen offer telehealth appointments? Maria Poulsen does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Maria Poulsen specialize in? Maria Poulsen specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Caregiver Issues, Chronic Illness, Grief, Life Transitions, Multicultural Concerns, and Trauma.
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