ADHD Counseling in Soldotna and Homer, Alaska
At Kenai Peninsula Mental Health, we provide ADHD counseling in Soldotna and Homer, Alaska for children, teens, and adults dealing with focus, impulsivity, and emotional regulation challenges. We work with individuals and families across the Kenai Peninsula to build practical strategies that improve daily functioning and follow-through.
ADHD can affect attention, energy, and impulse control. Many people struggle to stay focused, manage tasks, or regulate their reactions, especially in environments that require sustained attention.
These challenges can lead to frustration, low confidence, and difficulty keeping up with responsibilities at school, work, or home.
Our therapists focus on helping you understand how ADHD shows up in your life while building skills that support better structure, consistency, and regulation. This often includes looking at factors like sleep, stress, routines, and daily habits that can influence how you feel and function.
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Daniela Kopec - LPC-S
Daniela has over 20 years of experience working as a counselor in the mental health field. Though she has experience working with clients across the life span, she has found that she is most passionate about walking alongside those that have experienced trauma, addressing the symptoms of anxiety and depression that are often co-ocurring. Daniela believes in utilizing an integrative approach to health and wellness that looks at mind, body and spirt, and is motivated to give people the tools to develop their inner strength and confidence to make the changes they desire. Native to the Soldotna community, Daniela has called Alaska home for many years.
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Rona Haberman - LCSW
Working out of the Homer, Alaska location, Rona has been a therapist for over twenty years, in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. She has experience working with people from 5 to 105, but specializes in individual therapy with adults 18 years and older. She has worked toward empowering others to manage a variety of issues that impact their quality of life, including negative beliefs, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, stressors, difficulties in relationships, sexual identity and orientation, and substance abuse. Rona landed in Alaska in 2013, first living in Cordova and now on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Heidi Lucking - MA
Heidi Lucking is a pre-licensed clinician based in Soldotna, Alaska. She has been serving youth, young adults, and families since 2022, with experience in school-based counseling, crisis response, and intensive case management. Heidi is passionate about helping clients deepen the mind–body connection, cultivate self-regulation, and build resilience. She brings a grounded presence to her work, creating space for empowerment, emotional insight, and meaningful growth.
Originally from Unalaska and Soldotna, Heidi spent 14 years in Texas before returning to her roots in Alaska. She now calls the Kenai Peninsula home and enjoys traveling, spending time with her dog, learning new things, and getting creative in the kitchen.
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Mira Featherstone - LPC
Mira has been working as a counselor for nine years. She works with adults navigating grief, unexpected life changes, and the complexities that can come with anxiety, sadness, anger, relationships, and identity. Mira’s approach is rooted in creating a space that feels open, steady, and supportive, where clients can explore their experiences and move toward meaningful change. Mira can provide therapy in American Sign Language (ASL) and has experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing adults.
What you can expect during counseling for ADD / ADHD.
Kenai Peninsula Mental Health providers take a comprehensive look at mental and emotional health and wellness. Our providers know that there are huge correlations between the brain and the body, and to that end, everything from diet, sleep, and supplementation, to exercise, time outdoors and screen time are going to be apart of the evaluation process. Our providers will cast a wide net at the onset, a strategy that will support evaluation of all of the variables that may be contributing to the identified symptoms.
When treating ADHD symptoms with a Kenai Peninsula Mental Health provider, you can expect:
Psychoeducation and brain based science to help you understand what’s happening with ADHD symptoms.
Coping skills to support you in mind, body and mood management,
Ongoing discussion and evaluation of lifestyle choices that may be contributing to or exacerbating your symptoms. Areas of exploration may include:
Sleep
Diet/Nutrition
Supplementation
Exercise/Movement
Connectedness (time with family, friends)
Time in nature
Exploration and treatment of negative life events or unresolved traumas that may, or may not, be associated with your ADHD symptoms.
A practical and effective self-care plan to support you in increasing and strengthening your capacity to manage your brain and body.
Can specialized counseling for ADD / ADHD really help?
If the challenges identified above sound like you, or anyone you know, and are keeping you or yours from experiencing success and functioning at an optimal level in your life, counseling may be helpful. Our providers in Soldotna are going to work with and for you to understand and treat not only the symptoms you’re experiencing, but what might be underlying them. Factors like sleep, diet, supplementation, lack of movement, and too much technology time can all exacerbate ADHD symptoms. In addition, there is significant overlap between ADHD symptoms and other possible diagnosis. For example, experiences of trauma, or being chronically under-slept, can both manifest similarly to ADHD symptoms. You can always trust that you and your provider will work together to get to the bottom of the challenges you’re facing.
How long does ADD/ADHD counseling typically last?
The length of time an individual is in counseling is situation specific and can vary. We are passionate about giving our clients the tools and skills they need to thrive and function well. We will cast a wide net at the onset, looking for all the contributing variables. We will build skills for managing symptoms and explore root causes that may be underlying your distress. We will take as little or as much time as you need, but we will do our very best to get you back on track, and about the business of living your life.
Ready to get started? Call or email us today. Our contact info is at the bottom of this page.
Once you reach out, our on-boarding admin will contact you to gather information regarding your specific situation. They will explore with you what provider will likely best meet your needs, and support you in getting set up in our electronic health record.
KPMH uses Simple Practice, a medical record and portal system that will allow for confidential and HIPAA compliant messaging that ensures your privacy. You will be sent a portal link that directs you to online documentation to be completed prior to your initial session.
This is a great time to ask any questions you might have. After all, where you go for support is your choice, and we want you to feel empowered to assess whether or not we are the right fit for you! Here at KPMH, our providers believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in the process of creating change. These initial conversations are important in assessing fit, as therapy is not “one size fits all.”
KPMH’s offices are conveniently located in both Soldotna and Homer. Feel free to arrive a few minutes prior to your scheduled session to grab a cup of tea and relax before meeting with your provider. We look forward to meeting you, and are honored you have chosen us to do this work alongside you.
How to schedule a professional counseling session in Soldotna or Homer.
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— Previous ClientFAQ’s
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Yes. Kenai Peninsula Mental Health provides ADD and ADHD counseling in Soldotna and Homer, working with children, teens, and adults across the Kenai Peninsula.
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Counseling helps with focus, impulsivity, emotional regulation, frustration, and follow-through. It also helps you understand what is driving those patterns and how to manage them more effectively.
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It is practical and focused. You work with your therapist to understand how your brain works, build strategies that fit your life, and make adjustments that improve day-to-day functioning.
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No. ADHD symptoms often overlap with things like stress, poor sleep, diet, or past experiences. Counseling looks at the full picture so you are not just managing symptoms, but addressing what may be contributing to them.
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Yes. Many people benefit from counseling alone or alongside medical care. Therapy focuses on skills, habits, and patterns that improve functioning regardless of whether medication is part of the plan.
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Counseling often includes education about ADHD, skill-building, and changes in areas like sleep, nutrition, movement, and daily structure to support better regulation and focus.
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It depends on the situation. Some people come in to build specific skills, while others stay longer to work through deeper patterns and contributing factors.
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You can call or email the office to get started. From there, your information is gathered and you are matched with a provider who fits your needs, and set up through the client portal for your first session.