Anxiety
Worry that never quite switches off, treated with practical CBT so your days feel steadier.
Online Therapy in Alaska
Alaska's long distances and hard weather shouldn't decide who gets care, so our psychologist works over video with children and adolescents at home and with adults, seniors, couples, and families wherever they are.
Currently accepting new clients
Request an Alaska appointmentAs of September 20th, 2026, Alaska participates in PSYPACT® and Dr. Lusk may provide telepsychology to clients located in Alaska. For many Alaskans, the decision to choose online therapy comes down to time and terrain. When an in-person visit requires a flight from Sitka or Ketchikan, or a long drive from Wasilla, finding the hours for a weekly appointment is nearly impossible. Telehealth removes that barrier, bringing steady care to a child or an adolescent in Anchorage, a couple in Juneau, or an older adult living independently far from a clinic.
Winter weather makes an even stronger case. A severe storm can shut down a highway for days, interrupting any family or individual treatment plan that relies on a commute. This format also provides uncommon stability for adults whose work moves them seasonally across the state. A client who spends the summer working near Kenai and the winter in Fairbanks can keep the same clinician and the same treatment goals, provided they are physically inside Alaska or another participating state when each session begins.
Online Therapy Services in Alaska
The following six areas represent the focus of most requests we receive from Alaska. Each is offered as an ongoing therapeutic relationship rather than a one-time consultation.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Long, dark winters and physical isolation can easily deepen a depressive period. We focus first on rebuilding daily routines and connection, and then on the internal narratives that make feeling low seem permanent.
Anxiety, Stress & Social Phobia
Treatment here involves designing a manageable, graded plan. You rehearse responses during the session and evaluate them the following week, turning therapy into active practice rather than mere reassurance.
Addictions, Recovery & Codependency
True recovery addresses both the substance use and the interpersonal patterns holding it in place. This includes the silent agreements and protective habits families form over the years.
Trauma, PTSD & Complex Trauma
Our early sessions prioritize emotional stability and restorative sleep. Only when you have reliable ways to lower physical arousal do we approach the trauma itself, moving strictly at a pace you control.
Sleep Problems
Disrupted rest requires examining the entire day. We look at light exposure, caffeine, evening routines, and the anxious mental loops that tend to start the moment you turn off the lamp.
Couples & Relationship Health
Partners attend sessions together to examine the patterns they fall into when under pressure. The goal is to uncover a shared understanding of the dynamic, rather than debating who is to blame.
Concerns We Help With
Whether you meet us by secure video or in person at our Flagstaff office, these are the concerns we most often help with.
Depression
Low mood that drains interest and energy, met with patient, structured care that rebuilds one step at a time.
Trauma
Careful, paced work for difficult experiences, with you in control of what you share and when.
ADHD assessment and coaching
Clear testing when you need answers, and practical coaching for the schedules and habits that follow.
Young adults
Support through the first years on your own: school, work, independence, and the relationships that come with them.
Burnout and stress
For professionals running on empty: therapy for the exhaustion, and coaching for the work habits underneath it.
How we work with clients in Alaska
Delivering remote psychological services is central to how this practice operates, connecting people with expert care they might otherwise struggle to access locally. When working with Alaskans, planning for logistical hiccups is woven into our approach from the start. If a winter storm disrupts your internet connection, we already have a protocol in place, including elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) you can practice on your own until the connection is restored. We deliberately avoid offering a quick fix; instead, this practical groundwork becomes a vital part of the therapeutic process. Treatment generally spans several months, building a strong framework for personal resilience even when distance and weather intervene.
Your Alaska Care Team
Psychological care for clients located in Alaska is provided by Della S. Lusk, Ph.D. As Clinical Director, she brings more than twenty-five years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Psychological Services
Della S. Lusk, Ph.D.
Clinical Director · Bilingual Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Lusk holds the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT™) granted by the PSYPACT® Commission, which authorizes her to provide telepsychology to clients located in Alaska.
Dr. Lusk is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist whose authority to practice in Alaska is granted through Interjurisdictional Telepsychology. After training at Smith College, she completed her doctorate at the APA-accredited California School of Professional Psychology–San Diego. She provides comprehensive therapy and psychological evaluations in both English and Spanish.
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Full biographies, training, and areas of expertise are listed on our providers page. You can also read Dr. Lusk’s licensure and credentials in full. You are welcome to ask any clinician directly about their qualifications and experience.
Licensing and telehealth authorization in Alaska
Because Alaska participates in the interstate telepsychology agreement, a qualified psychologist may provide care to individuals located there without holding a separate, state-issued license. Dr. Lusk holds the necessary credential. The complete list of participating jurisdictions and the standards of practice are available at psypact.gov, and our staff is happy to explain how this works before you schedule an appointment.
The primary requirement is that authorization is tied to your physical location. You must be inside Alaska (or another covered jurisdiction) at the time of your appointment. If you live in Sitka but plan to spend a month traveling out of state, that needs to be discussed in advance so we can verify if your destination falls under the same agreement and adjust your schedule accordingly.
Participating jurisdictions are published by the compact commissions and can change. You can review current psychology participation at psypact.gov, find the relevant psychology licensing board through the PSYPACT® board directory, or check counseling privileges at CompactConnect. If you are not sure which applies to you, call (844) 774-7997 and we will confirm before you schedule.
Students and faculty in Alaska
The academic landscape here includes the University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Southeast, Alaska Pacific University, and Charter College. Many students and staff commute great distances or work remotely. A virtual appointment often fits an academic calendar far better than an hours-long drive.
Public Universities
- University of Alaska Anchorage
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
- University of Alaska Southeast
Private Colleges & Universities
- Alaska Pacific University
- Charter College
Alaska Communities We Serve Online
While many of our appointments connect us with clients in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, we frequently see people from Sitka, Ketchikan, Kenai, and communities too small to make a map. If you have a private room and a stable connection, geography no longer dictates your options.
Questions Alaskans ask about online therapy
I live a long way from any provider. Is video really equivalent?
For talk therapy, it is remarkably close to sitting in an office: you have the same clinician, the same session length, and the same treatment goals. If your specific circumstances genuinely require an in-person assessment, Dr. Lusk will inform you and help you determine how to find that care locally.
Is online therapy legal for someone in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska is a member of the interstate telepsychology agreement. Dr. Lusk practices under the credential established by that commission, meaning you do not need to fill out any special applications yourself. The commission publicly lists its standards and participating states.
What if the connection drops partway through a session?
This happens, and we are prepared for it. Our office keeps your telephone number on file; if the video feed fails, your clinician will call you so the session can continue without interruption. If your bandwidth is consistently low, let us know at intake so we can suggest ways to optimize the connection.
I work seasonally and move around the state. Can I keep the same therapist?
Absolutely, and this is a primary benefit of telehealth. Continuity of care relies only on your physical presence inside Alaska, not your specific zip code. Share your seasonal schedule with us, and we will find appointment times that accommodate your moves and shifting hours.
How do I get started from a small community?
A single phone call to (844) 774-7997 or an email to info@psychotherapy.com is all it takes. Our staff will discuss your needs, clearly outline fees, answer out-of-network questions, and find a time that works across the time zones. You are under no obligation to book until you are ready.
How to get started in Alaska
Taking the first step can be done from wherever you are in Alaska: choose a time with Dr. Lusk in our secure online scheduler and send the request. Our office will confirm your location, answer any questions about fees, and email you a confirmation and the intake forms.
Prefer to talk first? Call or email the office.
Other states we serve by telehealth
Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming