Our Team

Lee Hudson, Psy.D.,  L.P.C.
​lee@akcenterforcounseling.com

Lee received his Master's degree with honors in professional counseling in 2013 from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He also holds a doctorate with honors in clinical psychology from California Southern University in Costa Mesa, California. Lee completed supervision for licensure at Cornerstone Counseling in Anchorage, Alaska, then opening a private practice in 2013, which continues today with Alaska Center for Counseling.

Before professional therapy, Lee served in a staff role in an evangelical church for 15 years as a musician, program director, production supervisor, and volunteer manager. 
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Areas of emphasis in Lee's counseling practice include therapy for anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, bereavement, parenting, and marriage difficulties, in addition to career counseling and conflict resolution.
Lee has lived in Anchorage since the summer of 1985 and has been married to his wife Karen for almost 28 years. They have two children, 23 and 19, both residing in Anchorage. Lee's interests include carpentry, hunting, and camping (in comfort, with much coffee).

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Jeff Cowell M.A.,  L.P.C., N.C.C.
jeff@akcenterforcounseling.com
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Jeff received his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2011 from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He opened a private practice in Anchorage, Alaska upon graduating before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to work and train at a treatment center. Jeff returned to Anchorage in August 2012 to restart in private practice.
Before professional therapy, Jeff served in a staff roll in two evangelical churches for 15 years as a student paster/pastor counselor.
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Areas of emphasis of Jeff's counseling practice include marriage counseling, relational/communication issues, therapy for anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, bereavement, parenting, and conflict resolution. Jeff has also completed the basic training for EMDR and continues to work towards becoming a certified EMDR therapist.
Jeff traveled the world as a military dependent but has made Anchorage his home beginning in 2002. Jeff is married to Erin and has three adult daughters. Jeff's interest include hanging with his family, anything outdoors and his dog, Brooks.
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Joy Knight M.A., L.P.C., CDC II
​joy@akcenterforcounseling.com
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Joy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Alaska, in practice as a family therapist. Her education and professional skill sets have focused on the mind, body and heart. Joy received her Master's degree of Arts in Counseling with honors from Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX in 2015. This led to an internship in chemical dependency treatment, then employment at Providence Alaska Medical Center, a return to work after a 5 years as a stay at home mother. Joy joined Alaska Center for Counseling in 2016. Prior to pursuing a career in counseling, Joy worked in fitness and physical therapy, providing care for clients/patients suffering with chronic pain, sports injuries, and the geriatric population.

Joy has experience in counseling adolescent girls, couples and adults who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, self-worth issues, marital/relational discord, and personality disorders. Joy strives to create a safe nurturing atmosphere, a "sacred space", in which individuals can be supported to stay present, process feelings, change, grow and be who God created them to be.

Joy grew up in Germany with her family as a "military brat", and later met her husband Eric, when he was stationed there. Together they have lived in Arkansas, Japan and Alaska twice and enjoyed traveling the world. This year they celebrate 20 years of marriage and are raising two daughters, 10 and 6 years old.
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Joy loves to do most anything physically active such as Zumba, hiking, biking, snowboarding, and being outdoors with her family and two labradoodles, Mufasa and Rainbeaux.
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​Uliana Fleener, M.S., B.A.
uliana@akcenterforcounseling.com
 
Uliana received her Bachelors degree in Linguistics and International Communication from the Chelyabinsk Institute of Economics and Law, Russia in 2003 and her Masters degree from Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage in 2015. During her internship at Anchorage’s Providence Family Medicine Center Uliana enjoyed working with people from different backgrounds and countries of origin who struggled with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personality disorders, trauma, chronic pain, and loss of loved ones. Uliana utilizes a strengths-based approach in her practice. She strives to help people make meaning of life events and move forward in a more positive and satisfying way. Uliana approaches clients in a holistic way by focusing on lasting change and treating the whole person, not just the presented issue. She strongly believes in the power of joy, cultivation of an open heart, and laughter.
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Uliana traveled to the United States from Russia in 2004 as part of her language studies, and permanently moved to Alaska in 2006. She worked extensively on various international projects and initiatives providing project coordination and translation services. She is married to her husband who she met drinking coffee at Starbucks 12 years ago. Together they are raising a 5-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter. Uliana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, beach time, good food, coffee, yoga, and studying everything about natural living.   
 
Counseling is offered both in English and Russian.
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Susie Edwards, Counseling Intern
susie@akcenterforcounseling.com

Susie joined the Alaska Center for Counseling staff as a counseling intern in August of 2019. She looks forward to graduating later in 2020 with her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. She graduated with honors from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Sciences. Susie has clinical experience in treating adults, couples, and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relational problems, trauma, and other life stressors that tend to get in the way of holistic wellness. Susie believes in a wellness perspective that values the person’s capacity to move toward growth and connectedness with counseling operating as a process that promotes this. Susie also has past experience working with troubled female youth in a residential program.
Susie grew up in Colorado before meeting her husband of now 25 years. He was in the Air Force which involved 8 moves in the first 15 years of marriage before finally settling down in Alaska to finish raising their four children who are currently ages 21, 21, 19, and 15. The past couple of years has brought the beginning of “emptying the nest” as Susie has been pursuing her degree in counseling.
Susie enjoys playing in the beautiful Alaskan outdoors and especially loves paddle boarding and riding ATVs in the summers with her adorable corgi mutt in tow. She also loves coffee dates, hiking, walks, and watching movies with family and friends whenever she gets the chance.