Licensed clinicians providing trauma-informed, strengths-based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
Hanna Wade, LCSW – AK, WA
Hanna is a counselor with Orion Behavioral Health Network. She has been practicing for 8 years as a social worker in both victim advocacy and child and family therapy. She graduated with her master’s in social work. She is currently a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker in Washington State and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral therapy, collaborative problem solving, and both play and talk therapy. Hanna has worked in juvenile justice, residential, and school settings, working with kids and teens from many backgrounds and cultures. She has experience with supporting children, teens, and families in addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, self- esteem, healthy relationships, grief and loss, and ADHD. Hanna’s therapy style includes client centered, strengths based with a trauma informed and relational approach while utilizing mindfulness and CBT based skills. In her spare time Hanna enjoys swimming, reading, camping, playing games, and spending time with friends and family.
Nicole Sammons, LCSW – AK
Nicole received her Bachelors in Social Work in 2010 and began practicing in the field of Intellectual Disabilities. In 2013, Nicole received her Masters in Social Work and went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska as well as receiving Certifications in Telemental Health and Clinical Anxiety Treatment. Nicole has worked with all ages during her career within the medical system, the corrections system, the military family life system, and the mental health system specifically adolescent inpatient residential. She most enjoys working with adolescents in their journey to recovery and discovery. Nicole believes in a casual approach and breaking down the barriers during therapy through humor and comfortable language, however will set limits on negative behaviors. Nicole pulls from many different modalities in her therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy. Nicole has experience working with PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, grief, borderline tendencies, self-esteem, and building healthy relationships. Nicole is a lifelong learner and is always open to learning about new situations, people, and modalities. In her spare time, Nicole likes to read, play games, and watch movies with her family.
Angela Teed, LCSW – AK
Angela serves a diverse population and finds joy working with children, teens, and adults. She earned her masters of social work and is currently a licensed clinical social worker providing mental health therapy in the state of Alaska. She is a military spouse and mother who enjoys being creative/crafty. Angela’s wheelhouse revolves around helping individuals process trauma and manage its effects. She is experienced in working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, attachment wounds, and assists in navigating difficult life events/transitions. Angela utilizes a person-centered approach while taking in various layers, which contribute to an individual’s unique identity. Her professional background began in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has also served the military population and is well-versed in several aspects of military life. Angela is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy interventions, solution-focused approaches, and motivational interviewing. Angela values a collaborative approach in her work and seeks to understand those she serves with kindness, compassion, and humility.
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
Mark Curtis, MA, LPC –
Director of Therapy – AK
Mark is a licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience, and is also the director of therapy at Orion Behavioral Health Network. He has worked in community mental health, as well as private practice serving children, adults, couples and families. Mark takes a compassionate approach in assisting clients navigate their way through the challenges of life, including complications from mental health disorders. He is client centered, warm, positive and encouraging. Mark assists clients in understanding the connection between their thoughts, feelings and actions, and how this impacts their functioning in the world. He is excited to help guide each client down a path of discovery that will ultimately lead to developing the best version of themselves. Mark’s specialties include stress/anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting and depression.
Lindsey is a counselor with Orion Behavioral Health Network. She lives in Mackay, Idaho with her husband and teenage son. Lindsey has been in the helping professions since 1995. In 2000, Lindsey obtained her master’s degree in counseling and Human Services at the University of Idaho. Lindsey previously lived in Alaska where she obtained her LPC. Lindsey later moved to Idaho and is licensed there as well, but she always remained connected to Alaska and is excited to be able to serve the population with Orion Behavioral Health Network. Lindsey specializes in treating trauma. She is trained in EMDR, DBT, and other therapy interventions. Lindsey does individual therapy daily and is hoping to start process groups. Lindsey also has a very naughty basset hound who is always trying to get involved in the therapy process. Lindsey is a traveler; some interesting places she has been to include Bosnia, the island of Atka, and Liechtenstein.
Rufus Reese, LPC – AK
Reese has worked as a Therapist for several years with a wide variety of populations and enjoys working with children and adults of all ages struggling with issues of depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, addiction, trauma, adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, significant life changes and current societal pressures directly affecting their emotional wellbeing. His clinical approach utilizes Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing Modalities in a collaborative journey towards well-being. He strives to provide a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to assist individuals with achieving balance as they become empowered in their healing while achieving their personal goals.
