Therapeutic Services

Our clinical therapist provide a range of services including individual, family, and group therapy. We work individually with a range of difficulties, and provide group therapy for specific populations. Please contact our office if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment. We are able to bill all private insurances and Tricare for counseling services. Unfortunately, state regulations do not allow us to bill Alaska Medicaid or Denali Kid Care for psychotherapy services.

  • Betsy Atkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor (LCSW, RPT-S). Her therapeutic support is geared towards elementary aged children and younger and their families. Betsy currently is the Vice President of the Alaska Association for Play Therapy and remains up to date on techniques and utilization of skills learned, by attending training sessions.

    You can find more information on play therapy https://www.a4pt.org/page/ParentsCornerHomePag

  • Betsy Atkins, LCSW, RPT-S provides social skills groups based on the need of current individuals participating in therapy. Group therapy sessions are provided during the school year to support and guide children through social situations. Group cohorts are structured by age.

    Skills selected for each semester are structured around identified needs for each group of individuals. Betsy creates lesson plans and curriculum around topics individuals or families have identified throughout their therapeutic journey with her. Social skills worked on in the group setting may include but are not limited to:

    Boundaries, internet safety, positive communication, managing boredom, flexible thinking, exploring peer pressure, bullying, respecting the opinion of others, positive self-awareness, mindfulness, how to give and receive compliments, coping skills, confidence, self-esteem, peer conflict, emotional awareness, body space awareness, social distancing, emotions, empathy, accepting responsibility, apologizing, flexible thinking and more!

  • Betsy Atkins, LCSW, RPT-S is a certified Filial Therapist. Betsy may provide family therapy through the use of Filial Therapy, an evidence-based practice that provides support to parents to become the change agent through the use of play. While other modalities may be used throughout support, this style of therapy is Betsy's preferred method as it guides parents into securing the attachment with their child and gaining skills to utilize outside of the play setting.

    For more information please refer to: https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/141-rise-vanfleet-filial-therapy-supporting-parents-in-becoming-the-primary-change-agent/

  • You can find more information on play therapy https://www.a4pt.org/page/ParentsCornerHomePag

    For more information on Filial Therapy: https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/141-rise-vanfleet-filial-therapy-supporting-parents-in-becoming-the-primary-change-agent/

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