Our professional counselors & therapists in Soldotna and Homer are here to support you in your mental health needs.
Kenai Peninsula Mental Health is a group of compassionate, professionally trained therapists providing counseling services to kids, teens, young adults, families, couples and individuals living in and around both Soldotna, and Homer.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out to a counselor for support when things seem unmanageable and overwhelming. That’s a big first step in the right direction, and we are here to help! Our professional counselors are skilled, equipped, and motivated to support you and your loved ones in finding a wholistic path towards health and wellness. We are here to help you heal, change and grow.
Browse through our website and gather information to find out whether or not we might be a good fit for you!
Services We Offer
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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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Rona Haberman - LCSW
Working out of the Homer, Alaska location, Rona has been a therapist for over twenty years, in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. She has experience working with people from 5 to 105, but specializes in individual therapy with adults 18 years and older. She has worked toward empowering others to manage a variety of issues that impact their quality of life, including negative beliefs, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, stressors, difficulties in relationships, sexual identity and orientation, and substance abuse. Rona landed in Alaska in 2013, first living in Cordova and now on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Autumn Collings - LMFT-S, LPC
Autumn is passionate about showing up with others in a way that allows them to feel deeply seen and truly known. She believes authenticity and connection are at the heart of meaningful therapeutic work, and is committed to showing up honestly and inviting her clients to do the same. She loves bringing creativity to her sessions and often offers hands-on learning opportunities for her clients, something that comes naturally to her given her history of coaching softball and being a collegiate athlete. Autumn loves to be outdoors, and enjoys fishing, hiking, and hunting.
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Ally Legard - MA
Working out of the Homer office, Ally has been dedicated to serving clients in the mental health field since 2020, primarily focusing on children and adolescents. Drawing on her experience as a former Division 1 track and cross country athlete, she brings a holistic approach to counseling, addressing both mental and physical well-being, incorporating aspects like exercise, nutrition, hydration, and sleep. Ally earned her Masters of Counseling from Oregon State University - Cascades in Bend, Oregon. She fosters a safe and welcoming environment where clients can build rapport before addressing challenging topics. Ally believes in the power of healing through a trauma-informed and client-centered approach.
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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.
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Micha Savage - Billing Guru
Micha has been taking names and kicking you know what in the billing field for the past 11 years. As most of us know, dealing with insurance can be challenging, but Micha is up to that challenge, and brings the perfect combination of clear, kind, and smart as a whip to the job. Micha is experienced in the Behavioral Health field and has developed a specific love for helping people navigate complex systems to get the care and support they deserve. Micha enjoys educating, empowering and advocating on behalf of our clients where insurance is concerned. She knows how important it is to stay on top of ever-changing insurance regulations to help us provide the best possible care for our clients, and does so, so that you don’t have to!
Who do we serve?
Teen Counseling
A safe and supportive therapeutic environment that allows adolescents and teens to discuss and explore the challenges they face in their day to day life. Our down-to-earth counselors offer humor, warmth, science based psychoeducation and practical interventions to increase skills, help better manage emotions and teach tools to learn and practice healthy ways to cope with everyday challenges and stressors.
Child Counseling
A fun and interactive therapeutic process where children are engaged in various forms of play, movement and expression. In our child counseling sessions, kids are invited to explore and express themselves with their most natural language; play. This medium is both safe and effective, and invites kids to communicate thoughts and feelings that they might not otherwise be able to express verbally.
Individual Adult Counseling
Counseling creates a safe space to explore and identify goals, learn and practice skills and create changes that will enable you to be a happier and healthier you. Our counselors offer science based inventions with warmth and candor, allowing for honest and open communication of thoughts and feelings. In counseling, you will come to learn more about what you do, why you do it, and how you might do it differently, moving forward.
Family Counseling
An integrative therapy approach that involves the whole family system in identifying strengths, stressors, and challenges. The family and KPMH counselor work collaboratively to identify ways in which everyone can contribute to creating healthy and lasting change. In addition, work will be done to establish more healthy and positive styles of interacting, and nurture connection. Family therapy includes education and tools to address emotional and behavioral issues.
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.