Now licensed in Colorado!
Alaska Online Counseling, LLC is now licensed in Colorado where we primarily offer telehealth counseling and occasional Adventure-Based services.
Certified First Responder Counselor
Dr. Palmer is a former First Responder and served in the US Army National Guard, as well as numerous positions in Corrections, Crisis Intervention, Child Welfare, & Wilderness Medicine. He is also a Certified First Responder Counselor, specialty-trained in the unique culture of First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers. The training program (Cultural Competency for the First Responder Counselor) & CFRC Certification Examination prepares counselors to be culturally competent to support those who protect all of us.
The training one receives to become a CFRC is extensive, and includes:
1. The mentality of a Law Enforcement Officer
2. The perspective of a First Responder
3. The culture / family of response teams
4. The Trauma of being a Responder
5. The triad of health & well-being in regard to safety
6. Suicide in law enforcement & First Responder careers
7. Warrior mentality
8. Peer support vs Peer pressure
9. Denial, Job Security, and other reasons to resist counseling
10. The spouse, children, family of a Responder
11. The real goal of helping a Responder
12. The importance of self-debriefing as a Responder counselor
13. Ethics in Responder careers and those of their Counselors
14. Confidentiality and trust
15. Rapport with a warrior
16. Common coping techniques of First Responders
17. Networking & building connections
18. Resources available to First Responders
19. Helping a Responder manage public criticism
20. A holistically healthy First Responder
21. Changing the culture of First Responder mental health
22. Other issues related specifically to working in a counselor role with a First Responder
Dr. Palmer works with First Responders across the country in Intensive Outpatient Programs, as a Wellness Check-in Counselor for several departments in Utah, and with individual first responders in every state where Dr. Palmer is licensed to practice. If you would like to work with Dr. Palmer, please don’t hesitate to send an email to: alaskaonlinecounselingllc@gmail.com to discuss the specifics and any questions or concerns you may have.
The Certified First Responder Counselor is facilitated by Academy Hour, LLC which has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7092.
CFRC Directory https://www.firstrespondercounselor.com/cfrc-directory
Now Billing Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield!
We are happy to announce, that through our collaboration with Trinity Counseling Center, we have added the ability to bill Blue Cross Blue Shield to our existing Jackson Care Connect, Providence, Aetna, & Optum plans. We’re adding a few more, so don’t delay getting started.
New Plans added. More soon!
We are happy to announce, that we have added the ability to bill Jackson Care Connect, Providence, Aetna, & Optum. We’re adding a few more, so don’t delay getting started.
Men and Divorce
It’s a well-known stereotype that men don’t express emotion in the same ways or frequencies as women, but we do know that men have unique concerns and needs when going through a divorce. Over the years, we’ve been asked to provide counseling & support to more and more men in these situations, and we’re here to help you through this. Don’t go through divorce alone!
Now Available in Louisiana!
“Union, Justice and Confidence”
Alaska Online Counseling is now available for those in the great state of Louisiana! This includes events, workshops, & intensive courses which will be led by Dr. Palmer, featuring in-state options for adventure-based counseling programs as well as via Telehealth.
As always, you can book your session online.
Out of Network Benefit Solutions!
I recently joined Advekit, an online platform that helps my clients use their Out of Network insurance to pay for therapy. I’d love to invite you to try Advekit, to see if they can help you reduce the cost of our sessions. It’s completely free for you to use and they try to get you savings up front, or at least work toward your deductible.
Note: I also use Advekit to assist clients who utilize their Insurance Plans. Advekit saves us both money and time.
To register for Advekit, please click on the following link to visit my profile page, then select:
“Get Started”: https://www.advekit.com/therapists/db-palmer
WHY OUT OF NETWORK?
Most therapists do not work directly with insurance providers, so Advekit helps you use your ‘out of network’ benefits to pay for therapy.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
If you have a PPO plan, or think you might, please visit my Advekit page to create your profile. Advekit will prompt you to run your insurance and determine your coverage.
Here’s my URL, once again: https://www.advekit.com/therapists/db-palmer
Once you’re registered, I will process your billing via Advekit. After each of our sessions, Advekit will charge you either in full (toward your deductible), or only the amount you owe (if you’ve already met your deductible). You’ll only be charged after completed sessions, and you no longer have to worry about insurance claims, reimbursements, or paying me directly – they take care of it all!
ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any other insurance questions, feel free to reach out to Advekit’s Billing team (billing@advekit.com) – they’re happy to help!
FOR THERAPISTS: If you’re already a practicing therapist, you may want to check this out for your own practice. https://www.advekit.com/?referral_code=7792649
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