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Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc

Intuitive Depth Psychotherapy Spring Wind Acupuncture, LLC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Trauma, Intergenerational Trauma, Addiction, Spirituality and Religion, Depression,
In network with Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out of Network

Introduction

As a psychologist, practitioner of Chinese medicine, master addiction counselor, intuitive channel, and recovering heroin addict, I offer an unorthodox, off-the-beaten-path approach to psychotherapy, based in Anchorage, Alaska, and available by telehealth in Alaska, California, and U.S. nationwide. Whether working with trauma, grief, addiction, depression and anxiety, relationships, chronic health issues, or so many other ways in which we can struggle, get stuck, or feel like we're off course, my emphasis is on healing as a process of recovery: a recovery of our spirit, of our energy; a recovery of our trust in the wisdom of the psyche, our soul, that we find in our hearts, our dreams, our bodies, our intuition; a recovery of the sense of alignment which allows us to move forward, to integrate all we’ve experienced, all we are, into who we are becoming. I draw on the work of CG Jung (Jungian psychology), existential and somatic psychotherapy, Buddhist and Daoist disciplines, shamanic and imaginal exploration, ancestral and past life dynamics, subtle energy work, and a variety of other spiritual practices and perspectives, along with my intuitive insights and personal experience of 38 years of addiction recovery. I welcome anyone who feels that my approach and experience might be a fit for their therapeutic needs, including (but not limited to!) people in long-term addiction recovery, those who identify as neurodiverse, and those for whom more conventional approaches have l

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #PSYP681 (AK)
  • LAC #ACUA172 (AK)
  • Ph. D. #PSY16065 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Recovery
  • Altered State of Consciousness
  • People with Disabilities
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

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

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Buddhist
  • Taoist
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Multi-Faith
  • Pagan
  • Jewish

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Out of Network

Pay out-of-pocket

Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Dr. Michael Aanavi at Spring Wind Acupuncture LLC
610 W 2nd Ave, Ste. 100
Anchorage, AK 99501-2151
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Telehealth with Dr. Michael Aanavi
Anchorage, AK 99501-2151
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Professional Information

Education

  • PhD, Clinical Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology

Certifications

  • Master Addiction Counselor
  • Licensed Acupuncturist

FAQ

Is Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc offer telehealth appointments? Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc specialize in? Michael Aanavi, PhD, LAc specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Depression, Existential Crisis, Spirituality and Religion, Substance Use, and Trauma.
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