Founding Directory · Alaska
Find a Founding Therapist in Alaska
Why mental health access is harder in Alaska
Alaska has a population of 733,583 and a clinician-to-resident ratio of 27.1 licensed therapists per 100,000 people. Long winters and isolation drive demand for telehealth-first care. The most-requested area of care is Substance Use & Trauma, and Anchorage accounts for the largest share of treatment demand.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2024); HRSA Health Workforce Tracker (2024).
What the Heal Your Roots founding cohort offers in Alaska
- Verified, licensed clinicians practicing in Alaska under their state license.
- Sliding-scale and accessible-fee options committed by every founding member.
- Telehealth across Alaska plus in-person care in Anchorage and other metros where founders practice.
- Specialty filters for trauma, anxiety, couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and more.
- Trauma-informed intake routing that matches you to a clinician within 7 days.
How to apply as a Alaska clinician
If you hold an active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD license in Alaska, you are eligible to apply for the founding cohort. Applications close when the cohort fills (capped at 100 nationally). Your license number is verified before activation.
For Alaska residents looking for care
The Heal Your Roots client directory launches once the founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist and you will be matched with a founding clinician in Alaska as soon as we open.
Frequently asked questions about therapy in Alaska
How many therapists are joining Heal Your Roots in Alaska?
0 licensed clinicians in Alaska have submitted founding applications. The national cohort is capped at 100.
Can a Heal Your Roots therapist see me online if I live in Alaska?
Yes, as long as the clinician holds an active license in Alaska. State licensure laws require the clinician to be licensed where the client is physically located during the session.
Does Heal Your Roots take insurance in Alaska?
Insurance acceptance varies by clinician. Every founding clinician commits to publishing transparent rates and offering at least one accessible-fee option.
What is the most-requested type of therapy in Alaska?
Substance Use & Trauma is the most-requested area of care in Alaska, and DBT is the most-applied modality among founding cohort members in the state.
When can I see a Heal Your Roots therapist in Alaska?
The directory opens to clients when the national founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist to be matched first.