Mat-Su Mental Health, LLC.

12/02/2025

Feeling fried? You're not alone.

If the never-ending to-do list, vanishing daylight, and school/holiday pressure have your brain running on fumes—you’re in good company. 🧠💡

This is one of the toughest stretches of the year in the Mat-Su Valley. You’re not failing. You’re overloaded. And there’s a way through that doesn’t require perfection.

✨ Read our latest blog on how to find steadier ground in the middle of the chaos.

👉 https://www.matsumentalhealth.com/msmh-blog/its-all-just-a-lot-right-now-finding-breath-in-alaskas-darkest-busiest-season

11/02/2025

With winter at our doorstep, many of us feel the pressure of longer nights, less light, more introspection.

If you’re feeling that shift along with anxiety or uncertainty, you don’t have to walk it alone.

Haidyn Simmons, MA, supports teens, young adults, and families navigating change and emotional overwhelm.

🌐 matsumentalhealth.com/haidyn-simmons

10/26/2025

If your “me time” sometimes is just hiding in the car with a coffee while baby shark song blares inside… we get it. 💁‍♀️

Erika works with exhausted moms, anxious teens, and anyone feeling pulled in a dozen directions. We are proud to have her as part our the team. Find out more about Erika here.

🌐 https://www.matsumentalhealth.com/erika

10/19/2025

Sometimes the shift in seasons highlights what’s already unsettled in the heart. If grief, relational strain, or anxiety feel bigger right now, you don’t have to face that alone.

Jen Dotur, MS, brings depth, curiosity, and steady care to people navigating loss, change, and relationship pain.

Looking for someone who sees you?

🌐 matsumentalhealth.com/jennifer-dotur

10/12/2025

Some wounds are invisible but they shape how we show up every day. Kelly listens for what’s hidden—with respect, curiosity, and no rush. She supports healing from complex trauma, relational pain, and identity shifts.

You don’t need to walk through this alone.

🌐 matsumentalhealth.com/kelly-jordan

10/05/2025

The results are in and clearly you all showed up strong! Thank you to all who participated.

Behind each name is a team of providers doing steady, often invisible work to show up for their clients and communities. We're grateful to be among them.

Thank you to those who took the time to vote. What a lovely reminder of how much care and heart this team brings to this work every day, not just for their clients but for the communities we're all a part of.

09/22/2025

🌟 Voting Ends Soon! 🌟

✅ No sign-up, no data entry.

To vote for us just text 828 to (928) 260-3077

🗳 You can also vote online—both count separately
📆 Voting ends Wednesday the 24th

We’re proud of the care we offer and the integrity this team brings every day. If that’s felt meaningful to you or someone you care about, feel free to pass this along.

Thanks for being part of our community.
We’re honored to be nominated for Best of the Valley - Mental Health Clinic and would be so grateful for your vote! 💙

09/20/2025

🌟 Voting Ends Soon! 🌟

✅ No sign-up, no data entry.

To vote for us just text 828 to (928) 260-3077

🗳 You can also vote online—both count separately
📆 Voting ends Wednesday the 24th

We’re proud of the care we offer and the integrity this team brings every day. If that’s felt meaningful to you or someone you care about, feel free to pass this along.

Thanks for being part of our community.
We’re honored to be nominated for Best of the Valley - Mental Health Clinic and would be so grateful for your vote! 💙

🗳️ Vote here: https://www.frontiersman.com/contests/bestofthevalley/

➡️ Find us under Health and Wellness > Mental Health Clinic

💙 Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you.

09/14/2025

School’s back, routines are rocky, and the living room looks like a raccoon sleepover. If you're a parent in Wasilla wondering whether to vacuum or cry.....? We wrote this one for you.

This blog is a love letter to the chaos, the crumbs, and the quiet hope that connection matters more than perfection.

💛 Read the blog or give us a call at (907) 313‑7965. We're here for the messy middle.

Parenting in the Mat-Su Valley often means choosing between a tidy home and meaningful moments. Here’s how to cope with the chaos, connect with your kids, and let go of perfection.

08/14/2025

They asked for a snack while eating a snack.
Then screamed because it was the wrong snack.
Then LEFT it on the STAIRS for your bare foot to discover. 😩🧃

If you’ve ever stood in the pantry silently questioning your life choices… this one’s for you. 💛😂
📍 Wasilla parents, you’re not alone in the snack trenches.

👉 Read: The Snackocalypse
https://www.matsumentalhealth.com/msmh-blog/the-snackocalypse

07/29/2025

EMDR: it’s not wizardry, but it might feel like it. 🧙‍♂️
Eye movements + a little science = big emotional relief.
If you’ve ever thought “talking about it isn’t working,” maybe it’s time for a new approach.
Read the blog 👉 https://www.matsumentalhealth.com/msmh-blog/emdr

Curious about EMDR therapy? Learn how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps people in the Mat-Su Valley heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and more—without needing to relive every painful detail. Backed by science, EMDR offers real relief.

08/25/2022

We would like to take a minute to proudly introduce Dr. Abegail Millard, the latest clinician to join the MSMH team in our efforts to provide top quality mental health care and support to the Mat-Su Valley.

Abegail has been serving clients in the mental health field since 2017, and has experience working with people across the lifespan. She enjoys carrying a diverse caseload, and has worked with an array of clients across a variety of settings. As a 10-year Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, she is especially passionate about providing care to Veterans, and Active Duty personnel. She is thrilled to call Alaska home, while taking advantage of every opportunity for adventure. When not at work, you will find Abegail practicing yoga, paddle boarding, ice fishing, or entertaining friends and family.

We are excited to have Abegail on the MSMH team. Click the link to learn more about Abegail.