Our professional counselors and therapists in Soldotna are here to support you in your mental health needs.
Kenai Peninsula Mental Health LLC is a group of compassionate, professionally trained therapists providing counseling services to kids, teens, young adults, families, couples and individuals living in Soldotna, Kenai, Sterling and the surrounding areas. Our professional counselors are skilled, equipped, and motivated to support you and your loved ones in finding a wholistic path towards health and wellness.
Our Soldotna counseling office is centrally located and has plenty of parking. We have a spacious waiting room with lots of natural light, a puzzle table, reading materials, snacks and beverages. We encourage you to arrive a few minutes early for your session, take off your shoes , should you so choose, make your self a cup of tea, and allow yourself to drop into an hour that’s just for you.
Services We Offer
Our Team Of Counselors
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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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Autumn Collings - LMFT, 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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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 work with?
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.
LGBTQ+ Counseling
At KPMH, we are dedicated to offering a safe and affirming space for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) community to do their therapeutic work. Whether wrestling with the unique challenges of the coming out process, sifting through complex sexual and gender identity questions, or navigating transition, our providers are here to walk alongside and support you on your journey.
What can I expect from counseling?
Once you reach out, our admin guru will be in touch to talk about your particular circumstances, and get you set up with an initial session. Providing the therapeutic fit is a good one, you and your provider will work together to identify objectives, explore strategies and utilize resources. The pace and speed of the therapeutic process is up to you, as this time and space is ultimately about you.
Our therapists at KPMH will use complimentary and integrative approaches, offering a combination of traditional Western techniques as well as Eastern interventions. Should you be open to these interventions, possible areas of exploration might included guided imagery, meditation and mindfulness. Additionally, many of our KPMH providers have advanced training in modalities such as EMDR and Brainspotting, and use brain based science to offer education and support in your journey towards change.
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. 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.