Rebecca Love, MS LPC CST
Summer Update from Becca, June 22nd, 2020
Well this has certainly been an interesting year for us all, to say the least! Much has been affected by the COVID pandemic, and Counseling Alaska is no exception. I have to ask for your grace, as office help, school schedules, and childcare have all been impacted. I am pretty much in maintenance mode and only have capacity to care for my current clients! My waitlist and ability to take new clients are both on hold until school schedules become more clear in the fall, so if you are looking to become a new patient, please check out my referral list - I no longer have an assistant to help with referrals! For now, all visits are being conducted via telemed (which is going pretty well!) and we are seeing pretty consistent reimbursement from insurance. We now have protocols in place to conduct in person visits, but ask that these only happen when completely necessary, give me a call if you feel yours needs to be in person. You'll also need to review our the In Person Appointment policies form on the "Paperwork" page prior to coming in. Looking forward, I anticipate the majority of sessions being conducted online, with some in person visits. While we navigate this new reality, and the balance of staying safe and well, I encourage you to lean in to self care and trust that the future holds something delightful for us all, in the midst of all these challenges! Stay well and take care, Becca
Summer Update from Becca, June 22nd, 2020
Well this has certainly been an interesting year for us all, to say the least! Much has been affected by the COVID pandemic, and Counseling Alaska is no exception. I have to ask for your grace, as office help, school schedules, and childcare have all been impacted. I am pretty much in maintenance mode and only have capacity to care for my current clients! My waitlist and ability to take new clients are both on hold until school schedules become more clear in the fall, so if you are looking to become a new patient, please check out my referral list - I no longer have an assistant to help with referrals! For now, all visits are being conducted via telemed (which is going pretty well!) and we are seeing pretty consistent reimbursement from insurance. We now have protocols in place to conduct in person visits, but ask that these only happen when completely necessary, give me a call if you feel yours needs to be in person. You'll also need to review our the In Person Appointment policies form on the "Paperwork" page prior to coming in. Looking forward, I anticipate the majority of sessions being conducted online, with some in person visits. While we navigate this new reality, and the balance of staying safe and well, I encourage you to lean in to self care and trust that the future holds something delightful for us all, in the midst of all these challenges! Stay well and take care, Becca
AREAS OF FOCUS
Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sexual issues, seasonal affective concerns, history of trauma, communication issues, relationship/couples, assertiveness, body image, Women's mental health (pregnancy, post-partum, menopause).
ABOUT ME
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and second generation Alaskan. I have experience working in a diverse number of fields, and the mental health field for 15 years. I attended Gonzaga University and Montana State for undergraduate school and Alaska Pacific University for my Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology. My clients tell me that they appreciate my easy-going style, and comfort with a vast range of topics, especially around what can be an emotionally charged issue for many: sexuality. I have specialized training in the Gottman Method for Couples therapy, working with sexuality issues and Women's health, and am a trained EMDR provider. I am one of four AASECT certified sex therapists in Alaska.
GROUPS AND COMMUNITY
In addition to my therapy practice, I am a group facilitator for Let Every Woman Know's gynecological cancer support groups. I frequently offer workshops throughout the Anchorage area. I have offered a group for Mothers and Daughters (age 9-11) in preparation for adolescence, and served on the Anchorage School Board Health Curriculum Committee which works to advance the quality of sex education in our schools. I engage in regular consultation groups with other professionals in the community to enhance my knowledge, connection, and competence.
PHILOSOPHY
I believe counseling is most effective when it is an honest and collaborative process that is sometimes difficult - but you can have fun with it too! I tailor my style to each client usually including some element of emotional processing for release as well as solution-focused work to enhance coping skills for triggers and stressors. I truly enjoy this work, and am honored to be a witness to the growth and transformation that my clients experience.
ONLINE SCHEDULING AND SECURE MESSAGING
I offer state of the art business practices for my clients including online scheduling and appointment management, text-message or email appointment reminders, and secure email. You can access these features by clicking here.
BILLING
I will electronically bill your insurance as a courtesy and am a contracted preferred provider with Blue Cross/Premera. Many other plans reimburse at IN network rates. The only insurances I cannot accept are Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.