Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Anchorage, AK

This component address the age related mental health challenges, cognitive changes, emotional well-being, and strategies to maintain independence and quality of life.

Hey Survivor, are you tired of feeling guilty and overwhelmed all the time? Everyone else seems so together and you're stuck battling your past? I get it. My name is Rebecca Castle-Waller and I help badass women with trauma become present in their lives and in their relationships, so you can actually enjoy this life you've built. Many of my clients grew up in chaotic and unstable homes where from a young age they started taking care of others. Making meals, waking their parents up for work, getting their siblings off to school. From there, you went on to take care of your partner and your kiddos while also working hard to keep everything running smoothly. Now with retirement having freed up a lot of time you feel constantly stressed out and like you should be doing more. Oh, and you're doing all of this while facing nightmares, flashbacks, numbness, random waves of anger, and the like. Who's taking care of you? Let's give you a space where you can be your messy, imperfect self so you can finally take care of you. It's time to heal your trauma, you've built an amazing life and you deserve to actually live it. It's never too early or too late to start living the life you've always deserved.

Older adulthood can bring a range of emotional and cognitive challenges. I specialize in working with older adults and their families to address these concerns with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care. My approach draws from geropsychology, neuropsychology, and mindfulness-informed therapy to support emotional well-being, promote independence, and improve quality of life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or an aging loved one, I invite you to contact me for a free consultation.

When I began my practice, I was already in my mid 60s and assumed I would specialize in older adults. As a specialist in sexuality, I have helped many clients who come to me with sexual issues, most related to aging. I've become an expert of elder sexuality, assisting clients who want to continue to enjoy a healthy and satisfying erotic life. I have helped clients overcome erectile dysfunction, inability to orgasm, low desire, pain with sex and other problems. Many clients come to me post divorce or widowhood, who have not been sexual or even touched for decades and whose bodies have gone numb. Lack of education is a big problem for many and just learning about what is "normal" and what is possible is a huge game changer. Often, there needs to be a clearing of emotional issues that needs to be cleared. More recently, I have begun working with clients who have medical issues related to aging, working with people who are dealing with Parkinsons, IBS, Cancer, etc. Finally, as we age often we become anxious and fearful about our mortality, something that I can definitely help with as a hypnotist.

Anchorage is the most geographically isolated major city in the United States, and this isolation — combined with Alaska's extreme seasonal light variation — contributes to elevated rates of seasonal affective disorder, depression, and substance use that therapists here address as recurring priorities. The city has a significant Alaska Native and American Indian population, and therapists offering trauma-informed, culturally grounded care that engages with Indigenous mental health, subsistence culture, and historical trauma from colonial policies are an especially important part of the local landscape. Alaska Native Medical Center, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and Alaska Regional Hospital provide institutional mental health resources, while the private therapy community serves a population spread across a physically vast metropolitan area. Telehealth plays a critical access role for Anchorage residents and those across Alaska's broader geography seeking care beyond what is available locally.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Psychoeducational Therapy
50%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
50%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
50%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)

Ages Served

100%	Senior
100%	Adult
50%	Young Adult

Client Focus

75%	LGBTQ+
75%	Women
75%	Persons with Disabilities
50%	Native American
50%	Buddhist

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Anchorage, Alaska AK

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Rebecca Castle-Waller

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

MJB Wellness LLC

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Anchorage, Alaska Statistics

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Accept insurance

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