Charissa Strope, MEd, LPC, LPC-S

Hello, I’m Charissa Strope. I’ve been a licensed counselor in Alaska for over a decade. Initially, I worked in Sitka before transitioning to remote work in Fairbanks the last two years. My experience spans community behavioral health and Native Healthcare settings, but I recently transitioned to private practice. I'm excited to be offering in person counseling here in Fairbanks including EMDR therapy. My approach to counseling is kind, compassionate and curious. I utilize an integrative approach meaning I draw from different counseling theories and techniques to tailor fit counseling to each clients unique needs. All of my approaches respect the mind/body connection which means we will address both our cognitive (mind) difficulties and also our physiological responses and triggers. For example, if you struggle with anxiety we may work to recognize triggers, learn methods for dealing with thought spirals and anxious thoughts, and also practice skills for calming and coping with the physical symptoms of anxiety. The modalities and theories I incorporate into my practice include: - Polyvagal-informed interventions to support our nervous system. - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop self-acceptance and take committed actions toward their values. - Mindfulness skills to enhance clients’ awareness and present-moment engagement. - Trauma-focused therapies, such as ego state/“parts work” and Somatic Experiencing (SE), to address past traumas and their impact on the present. - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to facilitate the processing of traumatic memories. I understand initiating counseling can be intimidating. I’m here to support you throughout the process and answer all your questions about it. Call today or send me a message to get started. We’ll begin with an initial phone call to assess if we’re a good fit for working together. If not, I am happy to try to help you find a clinician who may better match your needs. Learn more about my practice by visiting https://findyourlinecounseling.com