Jolie Runyan, LCSW — Therapist in Alaska

Hi there, I'm Jolie!

"The journey to healing begins with one step." Welcome, my name is Jolie Runyan and I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach to help you navigate life's Challenges, build coping skills and move toward meaningful change.

My focus

I specialize in anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, vocational issues, grief, and loss. I offer a flexible, integrative, and supportive approach to therapy. My focus is on what you want to work on and change, not what I think you need. It is a collaboration to help you get to your goals.

My approach

I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and mindfulness to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts. My approach is practical and collaborative, giving you tools to feel more in control. I may also incorporate mindfulness, homework exercises, or other techniques to support your unique goals and progress.

My communication style

My communication style is supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. Through active listening and compassion, I strive to create a safe space where clients can feel heard, respected, and empowered to work towards meaningful change.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my experiences with overwhelming anxiety and loss. These early experiences helped to deepen my understanding of life's challenges and inspired my passion for helping others navigate their own paths to resilience.

My goals for you

I see therapy as a partnership. Together, we’ll set goals that matter to you—whether that’s improving relationships, building self-esteem, or pursuing personal growth. As you gain new insights, we’ll adapt your plan to stay meaningful and supportive as you move toward where you want to be.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. It’s normal to feel nervous—therapy is a process we’ll build together over time. We’ll move at your pace, one step at a time, and I’ll be here to guide you throughout.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work from Florida State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jolie Runyan