Meet our Clinical Team
Dr. Douglas Carpenter, PhD
Symptoms Specialization:
Personality Disorders
Anxiety
Depressed Mood
Elevated or Expansive Mood
Irritable Mood
Panic Attacks
Self-Injury or Self-Mutilation
Sexual Disfunction of a Male or Female
Suicidal Ideation or Behavior
Trauma or PTSD
Psychosocial Stressors Involved in Etiology
Affairs
Communication Problems
Population Specialization:
Adult Couples
Psychotherapy Modalities:
Humanistic
Existentialism
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Enneagram
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
Masters in IT Project Management and Leadership
Masters in Psychology
Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling Psychology
Certifications and Credentials:
Supervision of Psychologists
Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapists
Supervision of Social Workers
ICEEFT Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
AASECT Sex Therapy Completed Training
Douglas is a licensed Psychologist. He received his BS in Computer Science from American Sentinel University. Later he completed his first Masters through Capella University in Information Technology. His second Masters was also from Capella University in Counseling Psychology. He finished with his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Walden University.
Douglas received his Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship from Dr. Sue Johnson. He later completed his EFT core skills training from Jeff Hickey through the Minnesota Emotionally Focused Community.
Douglas has had a passion to help couples become connected since he was 10 years old. He is dedicated to helping others understand and integrate EFT into their lives so their own families can benefit as his has. He and his wife, Shawnmarie, founded Alaska Marriage & Family Therapy Associates in 2013.
Shawnmarie Carpenter, LMFT Supervisor
Symptoms Specialization:
Somatic Complaints or Illness
Anxiety
Depressed Mood
Elevated or Expansive mood
Irritable Mood
Panic Attacks
Self-Injury or Self-Mutilation
Sexual Disfunction of a Male or Female
Suicidal Ideation or Behavior
Trauma or PTSD
Psychosocial Stressors Involved in Etiology
Affairs
Communication Problems
Population Specialization:
Adult couples
Adult Individuals
Adult Families
Adolescence Families
Psychotherapy Modalities:
Humanistic
Existentialism
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Enneagram
Education:
Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
Bachelors in General Science (Physics, Chemistry, & Biology)
Minors: Geology, Paleontology, and Astronomy
Certifications and Credentials:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapists
ICEEFT Supervisor and Therapist
AAMFT Supervisor
AASECT Sex Therapy Trained
Shawnmarie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Supervisor, and a retired high school teacher. She taught high school health and medical terminology as well as girls conditioning. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a Master’s in Education and also received a Highly Qualified Certification from Emporia University in Kansas. After completing 20 years of teaching she earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University.
Shawnmarie has had the honor of receiving her Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship from Dr. Sue Johnson, the creator of EFT. She completed her five Core Skills trainings with Dr. Lisa Palmer, and Jim Thomas through the Colorado Center of Emotionally Focused Therapy. She was supervised by Dr. Alison Lee, co-creator of the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Dr. Nancy Aikin to become a certified supervisor in EFT. She was the first Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor in the state of Alaska. She is a certified Spiritual Director and a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Shawnmarie and her husband, Douglas, founded Alaska Marriage & Family Therapy Associates in 2013.
K'hala Hamilton, LMFT
Symptoms Specialization:
Somatic Complaints or Illness
Anxiety
Depressed Mood
Elevated or Expansive Mood
Irritable Mood
Panic Attacks
Trauma or PTSD
Psychosocial Stressors Involved in Etiology
Population Specialization:
Adult Individuals
Psychotherapy Modalities:
Humanistic
Existentialism
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Enneagram
Education:
Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy
Bachelors in Psychology
Certifications and Credentials:
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certified
Advanced Somatic Experiencing Touch and Table Work Trained
ICEEFT Emotionally Focused Advanced Training
Emotion Focused Therapy Trained
K'hala is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She earned a BA in Psychology at Northwest Christian University. She graduated from Northcentral University with a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy. She is currently working towards earning the credentials necessary to become licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, so she can provide more services to her clients.
K'hala completed both the training for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy created by Dr. Sue Johnson and Emotion Focused Therapy created by Dr. Less Greenberg. She is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and has completed advanced touch training skills for SE table work.
K'hala has also studied the Enneagram since she was only 10 years old. She has received formal training from Russ Hudson at the Enneagram Institute and is passionate about helping individuals heal by moving up the levels of development.
K'hala specializes individual therapy for people who have experienced trauma. She uses SE table touch, the Enneagram and EFT to create a unique treatment plan for each person working with her.
K'hala has been working for Alaska Marriage & Family Therapy Associates since the company was only 2 years old.
Lety Monrroy, MFT-A
Symptoms Specialization:
Trauma or PTSD
Couples Where One or Both are Adult Survivors of Childhood Harm
Communication Issues Including Bilingual Couples
Strengthening Relationships
Depression and/or Anxiety
Preventing Divorce
Couple and Family Conflict
Personal Self-Growth
Parenting Issues
ADHD in Families
Adolescent Developmental Changes
Stress Management
Children with Autism Spectrum
Families & Children with Developmental Disabilities
Infertility
Affairs
Population Specialization:
Adult Couples
Adult Individuals
Adult Families
Adolescent Individuals
Adolescent Families
Preadolescent Individuals
Preadolescent Families
Child (as young as 3 years old) Individuals
Child and infant Families
Languages can provide in:
Spanish and English
Psychotherapy Modalities:
Humanistic
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Education:
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Certifications and Credentials:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate
Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Lety is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate. She graduated from Phillips Graduate University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Lety has a rich history of working with developmentally delayed children. She spent her first 10 years of employment working in direct care of this population before completing her Master's degree.
Lety has advanced training in using Emotionally Focused Family Therapy with both minor children and their parents as well as adult children and their parents. She specializes in both couples and families who want to have a better connection.
Lety is bilingual in English and Spanish and can conduct treatment in both languages.
Brandee Sherrer, LMSW
Symptoms Specialization:
Anxiety
Depressed Mood
Panic Attacks
Military Stressors
Trauma or PTSD
Affairs
Communication Problems
Suicidal Ideation or Behavior
Population Specialization:
Adult Couples
Adult Individuals
Teen Individuals
Children Age 6 and up
Psychotherapy Modalities:
Humanistic
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Education:
Bachelor of Science Human Services Mgmt.
Master of Social Work
Certifications and Credentials:
Licensed Master Social Worker
Languages can provide in: English
Brandee is an Alaskan Licensed Master Social Worker. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Master's Degree in Social Work.
Brandee brings a wealth of experience in therapeutic services in both military and civilian settings, and a strong foundation in youth and childhood development.
Jaqui Madsen, LPC, ATR-P
Symptoms Specializations:
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD/ADD
Suicidal Ideation or Behavior
Self-Harm
Generational Trauma
Trauma or PTSD
Women's Issues
Population Specialization:
Children 6-10
Adolescents
Adults
Elders (65+)
LGBTQ+
Alaska Native
Transgender Allied
Psychotherapy Modalities:
Art Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Humanistic Person-Centered Therapy
Play Therapy
TF-CBT
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Russian Studies
Master of Art Therapy and Counseling
Certifications and Credentials:
Alaskan Licensed Professional Counselor
Art Therapy Registered--Provisional
Jacqui's love of art and working with people of all ages led her to become a Humanistic Psychotherapist. Her experience includes children age 5 and up, adolescents, adults, and elders. Clients are free to explore art, play and sand tray therapies, as well as talk therapy to work through childhood developmental trauma, depression, anxiety and life transitions. Jacqui was born and raised in Kodiak, Alaska of mixed heritage and is recognized as an Alutiiq Culture Bearer and artist.
Tina Anaya, LMSW
Symptoms Specialization:
Anxiety
Depressed Mood
Irritable Mood
Parenting Issues
Couple/Family Conflict
Personal Self-Growth
Stress Management
Behavorial Issues
Relational Problems
Family Planning
Grief
Military Life Adjustment
Deployment, TDY, Moving
Trauma or PTSD
Population Specialization:
Children
Youth
Families
Individuals
Military: Active Duty, Dependents, Retirees, Vets
Children and Youth in Foster Care
Psychotherapy Modalities:
Humanistic
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Insight Oriented Talk Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed Care
Strengths Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Play Therapy
Education: Bachelor of Social Work, University of Alaska
Master of Social Work, Capella University
Certifications and Credentials: Alaskan Licensed Master Social Worker
Languages can provide in: English
Tina is a 20-year Air Force retiree who attended UAA Anchorage for her bachelor’s degree in social work. Tina completed her internship working with high-risk youth who were experiencing homelessness. Tina went on to pursue her master’s degree where she was working with children and families in a child trauma center. Tina also spent time working with Veterans in a behavioral health clinic. Tina joined AKMFT to help people of all ages and walks of life. Tina grew up living in a children’s home and foster care, now she is doing the job she’s dreamed of since she was a teen.
Meet our Administrative Team
Front Desk
Back Desk
Mark Hamilton, MBA
Business Manager
Rob Bond
Operations Manager
Information Technology
Miguel Monrroy, MBA
IT Associate
Concierge Team
Doug Inga
Elder/Facilities
Qii Inga
Elder/Peer Support Specialist
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