Family Counseling in Soldotna and Homer, Alaska
Family counseling in Soldotna and Homer, Alaska supporting parents, children, and families dealing with communication challenges, conflict, and behavioral concerns. We work with families across the Kenai Peninsula to improve connection, clarify expectations, and create more stable day-to-day interactions.
Family counseling focuses on how people relate to each other. Sessions help guide conversations, address patterns that are not working, and introduce practical strategies that can be used at home.
Our therapists work to understand the dynamics that bring you in and provide real-time feedback and tools to support change. The goal is to build stronger communication, more consistent structure, and a healthier overall family system.
Parenting support is a key part of this process. While you know your child best, our therapists bring outside perspective and experience that can help you approach challenges with more clarity and consistency.
Family relationships can be complex. Counseling provides structure, guidance, and support to help families navigate difficult situations and improve how they function together over time.
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Daniela Kopec - LPC-S
Daniela has over 15 years of experience working as a counselor in the mental health field. Though she has experience working with clients across the life span, she has found that she is most passionate about walking alongside those that have experienced trauma, addressing the symptoms of anxiety and depression that are often co-ocurring. Daniela believes in utilizing an integrative approach to health and wellness that looks at mind, body and spirt, and is motivated to give people the tools to develop their inner strength and confidence to make the changes they desire. Native to the Soldotna community, Daniela has called Alaska home for many years.
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Heidi Lucking - MA
Heidi Lucking is a pre-licensed clinician based in Soldotna, Alaska. She has been serving youth, young adults, and families since 2022, with experience in school-based counseling, crisis response, and intensive case management. Heidi is passionate about helping clients deepen the mind–body connection, cultivate self-regulation, and build resilience. She brings a grounded presence to her work, creating space for empowerment, emotional insight, and meaningful growth.
Originally from Unalaska and Soldotna, Heidi spent 14 years in Texas before returning to her roots in Alaska. She now calls the Kenai Peninsula home and enjoys traveling, spending time with her dog, learning new things, and getting creative in the kitchen.
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Mary Kuepper - LPC-S
Mary has over a decade of experience working in community based mental health. Though she has worked with people across the lifespan, she specializes in work with kids, teens and families, as well as in maternal mental health. Mary is passionate about giving people the tools they need to not only function well, but to thrive in their everyday life. Though not native to Alaska, she has fallen in love with the abundant resources of this beautiful place. When not working with clients, Mary can be found adventuring, hiking and exploring. She loves to fly fish our local creeks, dig in the dirt of her backyard garden, and get in quality time with her friends, and beautiful family.
What you can expect from family counseling.
The structure of family therapy sessions can vary greatly, depending on the circumstances that bring a family in for counseling. An initial therapy session can vary depending on your wishes, and may include adults only, or parents and children depending on your unique circumstances.
Generally, family therapy sessions occur one time weekly for 50-60 minutes. However, depending on the circumstances that bring you and your family into therapy and the interventions being used, it is at times helpful to flex this schedule according to your specific needs. These details will be discussed with you and your family throughout the counseling process.
If you think you and your family might benefit from a little additional support, please reach out. Our counselors are here to offer guidance, education and support to get you and yours back on the road to health and happiness.
Could your family benefit from seeing a professional counselor?
SOME OF THE COMMON CHALLENGES THAT CAUSE PEOPLE TO SEEK FAMILY COUNSELING CAN INCLUDE:
Family planning
Developing parenting skills
Blended family issues
Step parenting
Divorce troubles
Behavioral Issues
Addressing challenging conversations
Setting limits and boundaries
Establishing expectations
Follow through and consistency
THE VARIOUS GOALS FOR FAMILY THERAPY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
More healthy and effective communication
Address and resolve problems and conflicts
Support in navigating challenging and traumatic events
A more positive and peaceful family culture
Increased sense of connection
How dong does professional family counseling typically take?
The length of time an individual is in counseling is situation specific and can vary. However, we at Kenai Peninsula Mental Health are passionate about giving our clients the tools and skills they need to thrive and function well. We will cast a wide net at the onset, looking for all the variables that may be contributing to your family’s distress. We will build skills for managing symptoms and explore underlying root causes. We will take as little or as much time as you need, but we will do our very best to get your family back on the right track.
How do I get started with counseling services?
Ready to get started? Call or email us today. Our contact info is at the bottom of this page.
Once you reach out, our on-boarding and admin guru will contact you to gather information regarding your specific situation. We will explore with you what provider will likely best meet your needs, and support you in getting set up in our electronic health record.
KPMH uses Simple Practice, a medical record and portal system that will allow for confidential and HIPAA compliant messaging that ensures your privacy. You will be sent a portal link that directs you to online documentation to be completed prior to your initial session.
Where you go for support is your choice, and we want you to feel empowered to assess whether or not we are the right fit for you! Here at KPMH, our providers believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in the process of creating change. These initial conversations are important in assessing fit, as therapy is not “one size fits all.”
KPMH’s Soldotna office is conveniently located near the intersection of the Sterling and Kenai Spur Highways. Our Homer location is centrally located as well. Feel free to arrive a few minutes prior to your scheduled session to grab a cup of tea and relax before meeting with your provider. We look forward to meeting you, and are honored you have chosen us to do this work alongside you.
Why Trust Us With Your Mental Health Care
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Client Testimonials
“Her ability to connect with families on an emotional level while maintaining professional boundaries is extraordinary.”
— Previous ClientFAQ’s
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Yes. Kenai Peninsula Mental Health provides family counseling services in both Soldotna and Homer, supporting families across the Kenai Peninsula.
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Family counseling can help with communication challenges, parenting struggles, conflict between family members, behavioral concerns, and major life changes that impact family dynamics.
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Family counseling often includes parents, children, and sometimes siblings, depending on the situation. Sessions are structured based on the needs of the family and the goals of therapy.
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Family counseling sessions focus on improving communication, understanding relationship dynamics, and developing practical strategies to support healthier interactions and change.
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Yes. Parenting education and support are an important part of family counseling. Therapists provide guidance and outside perspective to help parents navigate challenges and support their children effectively.
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The length of family counseling varies depending on the situation. Therapy focuses on building skills, addressing underlying concerns, and supporting meaningful progress over time.
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Families often seek counseling when communication breaks down, conflict increases, or when a child or family member is struggling and it begins to affect the household as a whole.
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You can contact our office by phone or through our website to get started. Our team will gather information and help match your family with a therapist who fits your needs.