Mama Bear Clinical Services, LLC

03/14/2026

03/11/2026

Worth sharing!

02/22/2026

Need a therapist? Maybe I'm your cup of tea!

02/04/2026

With the world around us feeling heavy and heartbreaking, here is a little laugh for you all today. Need more? We have telehealth and walk and talk therapy openings available! Most insurances accepted, as well as self-pay options.

01/18/2026

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling during pregnancy and after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Perinatal Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Perinatal Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life
🔹 Perinatal OCD (POCD): Symptoms include obsessions, compulsions, horror about obsessions, fear of being alone with baby, and hypervigilance

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

01/12/2026

Wishing you a happy new year. This time of year, in the middle of the winter, can be a difficult time. The light is returning (yay!) but the cold and darkness still continues. This can feel isolating, unmotivating, and for some lead to increased depression.

Sometimes a little extra support and encouragement can help through this season. Our practice has a few telehealth openings remaining with no waitlist at the moment, and openings coming up for walk and talk outdoor therapy options. Both weekly and biweekly spots are available.

We talk most major insurances. Free to send an email or view our website to see if Mama Bear is a good fit for you.

Christina@mamabearalaska.com
www.mamabearalaska.com

12/20/2025

12/03/2025

Exciting announcement - I am now licensed (LCSW) in Virginia! I will be taking self-pay along with other major insurances for Virginia residents interested in telehealth therapy services.

While I have lived in Alaska for nearly 15 years, Virginia is my home state where I was born and raised, attended college, and most of my family still resides. I am excited to continue to be connected to my roots, and to have the opportunity to provide therapeutic services to clients there!

12/02/2025

This is good for ALL of us! Kids and adults. Getting outside everyday, even if for a short while, benefits us in SO many ways!

11/22/2025

As the holidays approach, life can feel difficult and stressful for many reasons. Some are grieving loss, some are anxious about spending time with family members, or strained relationships, and some experience changes with the decrease in sunlight as winter solstice approaches.

It’s okay to ask for help, especially during difficult times. Our practice has a few openings that can help you get where you’d like to be this holiday season. This includes morning telehealth openings, and afternoon outdoor therapy (walk and talk) openings. Both weekly and biweekly spots are available.

We take Aetna, Premera BCBS, MODA and self-pay; and have limited slots for United Healthcare and Cigna. Feel free to send an email or view our website to see if Mama Bear is a good fit for you.

Christina@mamabearalaska.com
www.mamabearalaska.com

11/22/2025

Motherhood (parenting all together!) is tough. It’s okay to ask for help. ❤

If you’re wondering whether it’s time to reach out for support, this gentle guide can help you check in with yourself.

And remember:
You are not alone.
You are not to blame.
With help, you will be well.

11/17/2025

The weather noticeably warmed this week! A gorgeous picture from today's walk and talk session. The warmer weather also welcomed lots of chicakdees singing, and we made sure to take a moment to stop and listen.

What is Walk and Talk?
We combine traditional talk therapy with the calming effects of movement and nature. Instead of meeting in an office, sessions take place outdoors while walking side by side, creating a more relaxed and open environment. This approach can help ease anxiety, improve mood, and make it easier to process difficult emotions. It’s a great option for clients who find movement grounding or who prefer a less traditional, more natural setting for therapy.ys s g s