THE MENTAL HEALTH CO-OP

A space for healing and growth.

New office coming to Eagle River June 2026!

We are a non-crisis clinic.
For life threatening emergencies call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For mental health emergencies call or text 9-8-8.

https://988lifeline.org/
Insurance Accepted
Premera/BCBS
Triwest
Tricare
ChampVA
Optum/UHS
Aetna
Medicare
Out of Network Plans


We are unable to accept Medicaid
The Mental Health Co-Op (TMHC) provides attachment-focused and trauma-informed psychotherapy services for teens 16+ and adults in the Mat-Su Borough. Our providers specialize in working with those who have experienced traumatic stressors and other adverse life experiences. We understand the importance of incorporating race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, spirituality, ability, and neurotype in your treatment and welcome you as you are.  

Our providers may utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), brainspotting technique, and person-centered approaches to help you achieve your goals.

Our providers are located in Palmer and Eagle River.

Jenifer Breiner, MSW (INDIVIDUALS 16+, COUPLES, FAMILIES 16+) AETNA INSURANCE ONLY

PALMER (More info coming soon!)

Helps adults and adolescents 16+, couples, and families with adolescents 16+ experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Approaches: CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals.

Cory Powers, MSW (INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES) AETNA INSURANCE ONLY

PALMER (More info coming soon!)

Helps couples, adults, and adolescents 16+ experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, parenting stress, and life transitions. Approaches: CBT, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Tracy Richardson, LPC (INDIVIDUALS)

PALMER OFFICE

Helps adults and adolescents 16 and older who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life challenges. Works with women experiencing perinatal mood disorders. Approaches: CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness.

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Edi Griggs-Halstead, LPC (INDIVIDUALS)

PALMER OFFICE

Helps with trauma, depression, anxiety, difficulties adapting to stressors of adulthood, and challenges for service members, veterans, and their families. Approaches: CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, brainspotting.

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Felicia Zambrano, LPC (INDIVIDUALS)

PALMER OFFICE

Helps with PTSD, challenges for service members, veterans and their families, depression, anxiety, dual diagnoses, perinatal and postpartum difficulties, ADHD, and parenting children with complex needs. Approaches: TF-CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR.

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Bernice Nisbett, LPC (INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES)

PALMER AND EAGLE RIVER

Helps adults and adolescents 16 and older who are experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, ADHD, compulsive behaviors, life transitions, BIPOC experiences, and identity development. Approaches: TF-CBT, CAMS Framework (suicidality treatment), and brainspotting.

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Kristine Johnson, LCSW (INDIVIDUALS)

TRANSITIONING TO EAGLE RIVER

Helps with complex trauma, PTSD, women's issues, phobias and other anxiety disorders, issues related to BIPOC experiences, and dual diagnoses. Approaches: CBT, DBT, EMDR, brainspotting, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT).

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Theresa Hudgins, LCSW, LPC-S (INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES)

PALMER OFFICE

Helps with stressors of military life, deployment, PTSD, MST, and transitioning to life after service. Supports veterans, first responders and their loved ones. Approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, and aspects of CBT and CPT.

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Carolina Hernandez Powers, LCSW, LPC-S (NO AVAILABILITY)

PALMER OFFICE

Helps with complex trauma, professional exposure to trauma (inc. veterans, first responders, medical professionals), medical trauma, impact of chronic illness, and racial trauma. Approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, neurodevelopmental perspective.

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CONTACT US
Phone: 907-313-6090 
Fax: 831-603-0342

Palmer: 1901 N Hemmer Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

Eagle River: 11901 Business Blvd, Suite 204, Eagle River, AK 99577

For mental health crises call 9-8-8

For life threatening emergencies call 9-1-1 or go to nearest emergency room.
SUICIDE PREVENTION AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CRISES

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or Text: 9-8-8
Website: https://988lifeline.org

National Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
NAMI Alaska 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 
Call: 907-563-3200
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 1-800-273-8255 and Press “1”
Text: 838255
Trevor Lifeline
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: 678678


ABUSE/ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Office of Children’s Services
Call: 1-800-478-4444
Adult Protective Services
Call: 1-800-478-9996 or 907-269-3666
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233


SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 1-800-656-4673