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ABOUT CROSSINGS HEALTH

Counseling in Anchorage, AK
ABOUT CROSSINGS HEALTH

Jodie R Menish, MSW, LCSW

Crossings Health was founded by Jodie Menish, a seasoned therapist who specializes in a number of intensive treatment types, including: Brainspotting, The Gottman Method, The Safe and Sound Protocol, and HeartMath. 

If you seek my assistance, my hope for you is that you feel heard, accepted and understood in a space that is free of judgement. As you deal with the most painful feelings of your lifetime and the hardest circumstances you’ve ever experienced, kindness and compassion are a winning solution. You can be assured that I will see you and I will hear you. 

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Brainspotting

A therapeutic technique designed to help individuals access, process, and overcome trauma, emotional and mental health issues by identifying and focusing on specific eye positions that correlate with neurological and emotional experiences. READ MORE

The Gottman Method

An evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on enhancing relationship health by addressing conflict resolution, fostering intimacy, and developing a deeper understanding of each other's needs. READ MORE 

The Safe and Sound Protocol 

A therapeutic intervention developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and emotional regulation through a listening-based, neuroscientifically grounded approach. READ MORE 

HearthMath

A transformative approach to stress reduction and emotional well-being, harnessing heart coherence to enhance focus and resilience. This method fosters a harmonious heart-mind balance, guiding you towards inner peace and peak performance.  READ MORE 

OUR RIGHTHAND MAN

Greeter/Therapy Assistant

This is “Shep”, my 12 year old Black Lab. When he’s not shredding paper, he’s a greeter and a therapy dog. He’s been doing this for a long time and takes his job very seriously. I think he will add a special dimension to your therapy experience.

MEETING OPTIONS

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT WORKS FOR YOU 

We offer a hybrid of in-person and telehealth visits. This allows for the experience of face to face meetings, along with the convenience of telehealth. Our office environment is really quiet, private and pleasant. We’re sure that you will enjoy the gorgeous sunsets, mature trees, mountain views and a slice of Cook Inlet as a part of the office setting. 

We also incorporate telehealth as a treatment option. We have found that it works just as well and is as effective as in-person. This offers you convenience when your schedule just doesn’t allow a trip to an office or maybe you are feeling a bit under the weather. The treatment setting varies week to week, as our schedule builds. We look forward to seeing you at the office or via Zoom. We are certain that you will benefit from both. 


MEETING OPTIONS

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT WORKS FOR YOU 

We offer a hybrid of in-person and telehealth visits. This allows for the experience of face to face meetings, along with the convenience of telehealth. Our office environment is really quiet, private and pleasant. We’re sure that you will enjoy the gorgeous sunsets, mature trees, mountain views and a slice of Cook Inlet as a part of the office setting. 

We also incorporate telehealth as a treatment option. We have found that it works just as well and is as effective as in-person. This offers you convenience when your schedule just doesn’t allow a trip to an office or maybe you are feeling a bit under the weather. The treatment setting varies week to week, as our schedule builds. We look forward to seeing you at the office or via Zoom. We are certain that you will benefit from both. 

WHY CHOOSE CROSSINGS HEALTH

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Jodie Menish began her social work education in 1984 at the University of Kentucky, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 1986 and an MSW, focusing on mental health, in 1988. She gained her clinical license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1992 after four years of specialized training, enabling her to practice independently in a mental health setting. Jodie then pursued a variety of clinical and administrative roles, culminating in the establishment of Crossings Health in 1998. 


  • BASW, University of Kentucky, 1986
  • MSW, University of Kentucky, 1988
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of KY, 1992 
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Florida, 1995 
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Alaska, 2019 

BASW, University of Kentucky, 1986

MSW, University of Kentucky, 1988

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of KY, 1992 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Florida, 1995 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Alaska, 2019 

ENDORSEMENTS

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Alaska Life

Living in Alaska has been one adventure after another. This Kentucky girl never thought she'd be camping all weekend, hiking serious verticals, seeing eagles on the regular, or touching Kings with her bare hands. But here I am! In the winter, we shred some runs at Alyeska, and for the rest of the year, we take our Arctic Fox out all over the state. Still hoping for a serious boondocking experience. Shep has lived his best life up here, too. He's come a long way from the flea market in Shepherdsville, KY, where I bought him on impulse. The sticks are way bigger, and the walks are just better. Homer is my happy place, where my Kentucky roots show up, and I get to ride horses on the tidal flats, along with slaying Kings in Kachemak Bay. Shep's favorite is Glacier Creek in Girdwood, where we live. He especially likes it when the humpies are in. That's when he puts his fishing license to good use and gets a double or even a triple on occasion. Hope you enjoy a glimpse into our good times. We make the most of every minute up here. Alaska is a special place for sure.

Glacier Creek

Kachemak Bay

Inversion on Alyeska

Humpies!

Tidal Flats

Kings in the hold

Rainbow Peak

My Wingman

Glacier Creek

Kachemak Bay
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