Anchorage Therapists specializing in Relationship / Marriage Issues

Elly Sanchez

She began her career as a co-therapist running healthy adult relationship groups with adults in the community. Quickly learning that many people benefit from having support both in a traditional therapeutic setting as well as engaging in educational aspects of their personal experiences, she learned the value of creating a plan that the client can then use as a frame for how to begin to change their behavior and especially their communication out in their world.

Deborah Gonzales

As a therapist, LCSW, I guide you in achieving what you want out of life. I am supportive and optimistic and directive when needed. I find that clients don’t want to “just talk” but want direction and solutions, and I strive to provide that. I sometimes call myself a “Bibliotherapist” as I know the perfect book to support you in your process. In the twenty eight years I have been practicing I have specialized in treating; anxiety, stress, relationships, and relocation adjustment. I have a special interest in and experience working with LGBTQ folks as they “come out” and with parents trying to be supportive of their LGBTQ children. I have over a decade of experience working with the unique needs of military families and those struggling with relocation. When my clients come in feeling like the weight of their world is on their shoulders and they can’t see their way to happiness, I strive to help them clear out the clutter of their mind and to look at things in a new way.

Damito Owen

Laura (Lori) Patin

From my very first class in graduate school in marriage and family systems I was sold on the concept of looking at people not just as individuals but as parts of all the people who have either made them or influenced their lives heavily. Therefore, when couples come to see me I tell them your marriage/relationship is my client, each of you individually are not. We use a variety of methods based on the couple and where there relationship is to decide how to proceed. I do not separate couples.