Business Details
26 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Juneau, AK
Colleen Torrence has been a licensed professional counselor in Alaska since 2000, bringing over two decades of experience to her practice. Specializing in trauma recovery, family dynamics, and child and adolescent therapy, she employs evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing to address anxiety, depression, and developmental challenges. Her practice caters to clients in Juneau, Douglas, and Auke Bay through in-person sessions, while telehealth services extend support across Alaska. Colleens background includes school counseling, foster care support, and pre-adoptive counseling, reflecting her commitment to diverse mental health needs.She holds certifications as a Type C School Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, emphasizing a body-first approach to trauma resolution. Her work with emotionally disturbed youth and families navigating divorce or attachment issues underscores her dedication to holistic healing. Insurance partnerships and flexible payment options ensure accessibility, while emergency availability on Sundays addresses urgent needs. Colleens practice prioritizes creating a safe, compassionate space tailored to each clients unique journey.
Services
Trauma Counseling
Family Therapy
Child Counseling
Somatic Experiencing
Telehealth Services
Attachment Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Grief Counseling
Developmental Disorders Support
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in trauma and family therapy
- Specialized training in Somatic Experiencing for trauma resolution
- Tailored counseling for children, teens, and families
- Accepted by major insurance providers and EAP programs
- Emergency availability on Sundays for urgent needs
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Alaska)
- Type C Certified School Counselor
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
Services
Trauma Counseling
Specialized therapy for individuals recovering from past trauma or abuse using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. Addresses anxiety, depression, and nervous system impacts of trauma. Services available for clients aged 5+ in Juneau and via telehealth across Alaska.
Family Therapy
Support for families navigating adjustment issues, divorce, or attachment concerns. Includes parent-child relationship counseling and court testimony services. Sessions tailored to address systemic family dynamics in-person or via video conferencing.
Child Counseling
Therapeutic support for children and teens with emotional impairments, developmental disabilities, or behavioral disorders. Combines school counseling experience with foster care expertise to address autism, ADHD, and mood disorders through individual and family sessions.
Somatic Experiencing
Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner offering bottom-up approaches to trauma resolution. Helps clients process traumatic experiences through nervous system regulation, including preventative techniques for anticipated stressors like surgery.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure video counseling available statewide via Doxy.me platform. Provides access to mental health services for Alaskan residents outside Juneau area, including trauma recovery, family therapy, and adolescent support sessions.
People
Colleen Torrence
Owner
Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska since 2000 with expertise in trauma therapy, family systems, and child development. Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner offering individual and family counseling for emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges across the lifespan.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
Trauma recovery, family therapy, child/adolescent counseling, Somatic Experiencing, and telehealth services for anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and developmental disorders.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are a preferred provider with most major insurance plans and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted for self-pay clients.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, secure video counseling available across Alaska via Doxy.me platform for trauma therapy, family sessions, and general mental health support.
What are your emergency hours?
Sunday appointments available for emergencies. Regular sessions by appointment Monday-Saturday with varying hours.
Do you specialize in child therapy?
Yes, with 20+ years of experience treating children aged 5-18, including foster care support, developmental disorders, and school-based counseling.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Somatic Experiencing techniques for trauma resolution, attachment issues, and nervous system regulation.
