Individual counseling
Understand the pattern. Change your part of it.
Licensed individual therapy for people who want to understand why relationships feel hard, heal what is underneath, and build a steadier sense of self. In person in the Mat-Su Valley, or by telehealth anywhere in Alaska or Ohio.
Who it is for
- People who notice the same relationship pattern across partners, friends, or work
- Anyone whose partner is not ready for couples counseling
- People recovering from a breakup, divorce, or family rupture
- People living with anxiety, low mood, or the effects of trauma
- Anyone who over-gives, people-pleases, or struggles to feel they belong
What we work on
- Anxiety and fear of rejection in close relationships
- Depression and loneliness
- Trauma and its effect on trust
- Identity, boundaries, and self-worth
- Life transitions and grief
At a glance
- Type
- Licensed counseling
- Format
- In person in the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska, or secure telehealth in Alaska and Ohio
- Available to
- People located in Alaska or Ohio at the time of each session
- Provided by
- Nawal Ibrahim, MS, MA, LPC, LMFT, and SoundHeart clinicians
- Payment
- Private pay. Fees are shown in your secure booking and payment link.
What it involves
Insight, then practice.
Individual counseling at SoundHeart starts by understanding your history and the predictions you carry about people. Where did you learn to brace, to over-function, or to keep your distance? What did those responses protect?
Understanding is the first half. The second half is practice. Together we choose small, real situations where you can respond differently, then review what happened. Over time, those repetitions build new expectations about connection.
Through the NeuroRelational lens. We work across all three gaps, especially the Story Gap. Who you decided your history made you, and who you are practicing becoming.
How it works
From first contact to ongoing work.
Consultation
A short conversation to understand what you need and confirm counseling is the right fit.
Intake session
We cover your history, current concerns, and goals, and review consent and privacy.
Regular sessions
Usually weekly or every other week at first, adjusted as you progress.
Practice and review
Specific practices between sessions and regular check-ins on your goals.
Fit and safety
When this is not the right first step
- You need emergency or crisis care right now
- You need a level of care beyond outpatient counseling, such as hospitalization or detox
In a crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. or dial 911.
Questions
Common questions
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Many people come for relationship patterns or life transitions. Your clinician will talk with you about how assessment works during your intake.
Can individual counseling help my relationship?
Often, yes. When one person changes their part of a pattern, the pattern has to change too. If both partners later want to work together, we can talk about couples counseling.
Next step
Not sure this is the right fit? Ask us.
A short consultation is the easiest way to find out. We will tell you plainly if another option would serve you better.