Branches Alaska Southcentral Intensive Therapy Program

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Our outpatient programs are designed for adults 18+ who have experienced trauma or require detoxification and rehabilitation for substance use.

 The programs focus on developing resiliency traits and achieving personal values. At its foundation, our treatment approach provides trauma-focused treatment with the goal of improving patients’ quality of life. 

A core value of our programs is the importance of family involvement in the healing, recovery and transitional processes. For that reason, every patient’s treatment plan includes a family component. 

Our individual and group therapy utilize: 

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy 
  • Dialectical behavior therapy 
  • Accelerated resolution therapy

Services are provided at Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital.
1650 S. Bragaw St.
Anchorage, AK 99508

Our Outpatient Programs

Full time day treatment (Mental Health or Co-occurring)

  • M- F 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Part time day treatment *can be virtual or in-person

  • Primary Mental Health M,W,F 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. o
  • Primary SUD M,W,F, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Programming

  • Group Therapy: focuses on developing coping skills, healthy relationships, identifying triggers, and processing shared experiences through therapy modalities primarily consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Individual therapy: Personal trauma experiences and individual therapy goals through therapy modalities primarily consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Lunch is provided during the 12-1pm hour for those who are in-person

Program Staff

Kidanys Arroyo, MS

Kidanys Arroyo is a License Professional Counselor; he graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2022 with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. While in the graduate program, he completed his internship and practicum working with adults in the correctional system, helping them reintegrate into society. Additionally, he worked with veterans dealing with a variety of mental health disorders caused by different life situations.

At Branches of Alaska, he works with active-duty military, veterans and first responders as well as community members in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Kidanys provides group therapy with an emphasis on education and knowledge for coping skills to manage mental health symptoms because of mental health disorders.

Josh Miller, LCSW

Josh has been a practicing clinician for the past five years, specializing in trauma recovery, PTSD, & substance use disorders. He’s had the unique opportunity of providing clinical therapeutic services to many of the demographics found in Alaska; including the different
cultures within our diverse populations, veterans & active military members, and first responders.

Therapy is one of those unique medicines that people often turn to when it’s their last resort, yet, each of us can find it beneficial. Josh believes every person is truly the expert of their own life and therapy is simply a means to provide healing and direction when there appears to be no other turns left to make.

Josh’s role at Branches Intensive Outpatient Program includes providing both individual and group counseling services that include, but are not limited to modalities such as somatic desensitization, cognitive & dialectical behavioral therapies while maintaining a person-centered approach. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frank

Kimberly Bass-Browder, MA, LLPC

Kimberly E. Bass Browder is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based counseling to adults and families navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. She believes counseling is a joint process that honors each person’s unique emotional, relational, and personal history while empowering clients to take an active role in their healing and growth. Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and resilience, helping clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Kimberly obtained her Master’s degree in Counseling / Clinical Mental Health Counseling/School Counseling. Ongoing professional development and continuing education in trauma-informed care, grief and loss, and cognitive-behavioral interventions.

Healing is a process. Restoration is possible. No one has to walk it alone.

Dalia Alonzo, MSW

Dalia has been practicing in the field for 10 years, beginning her career at Ellsworth AFB as a Family Advocacy Program Assistant, where she collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to support military families. She later earned her master’s degree in social work, which broadened her experience across diverse populations, including culturally diverse communities, families, children, adolescents, active‑duty service members, veterans, and individuals who are incarcerated.

Dalia has extensive experience working with individuals living with mental health challenges and is committed to providing practical, supportive services that promote growth and success. She utilizes evidence‑based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and talk therapy to help clients deepen their understanding of trauma or explore current life stressors.

She is a strong believer in hope, faith, and the inherent good in every person, even when they struggle to see it in themselves. Dalia’s therapeutic style emphasizes high‑quality care, a safe and respectful environment, and honest, realistic guidance. She is supportive yet willing to challenge clients when it fosters growth and healing.

Estelle Halbrooks, BSW

Estelle is the Case Manager for the outpatient program and her goal is to support clients by assisting with a variety of case management needs. This includes helping clients access resources, coordinate care, and work toward their overall treatment and recovery goals.

Branches Alaska Southcentral Intensive Therapy Program

pensive woman

 Our outpatient programs are designed for adults 18+ who have experienced trauma or require detoxification and rehabilitation for substance use. The programs focus on developing resiliency traits and achieving personal values. At its foundation, our treatment approach provides trauma-focused treatment with the goal of improving patients’ quality of life. 

A core value of our programs is the importance of family involvement in the healing, recovery and transitional processes. For that reason, every patient’s treatment plan includes a family component. 

Our individual and group therapy utilize: 

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy 
  • Dialectical behavior therapy 
  • Accelerated resolution therapy

Services are provided at Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital.
1650 S. Bragaw St.
Anchorage, AK 99508

Our Outpatient Programs

Full-Time Day Treatment

  • Mental health and co-occurring disorders

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10 am to 3 pm

  • Thursday: 10 am to 2 pm

Part-Time Day Treatment (in-person or virtual)

  • Primary mental health, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am to 1 pm

  • Primary substance use, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: noon to 3 pm

Programming

  • Group Therapy: focuses on developing coping skills, healthy relationships, identifying triggers, and processing shared experiences through therapy modalities primarily consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Individual therapy: Personal trauma experiences and individual therapy goals through therapy modalities primarily consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Lunch is provided during the 12-1pm hour for those who are in-person

Program Staff

Kidanys Arroyo, MSKidanys Arroyo is a License Professional Counselor; he graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2022 with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. While in the graduate program, he completed his internship and practicum working with adults in the correctional system, helping them reintegrate into society. Additionally, he worked with veterans dealing with a variety of mental health disorders caused by different life situations.

At Branches of Alaska, he works with active-duty military, veterans and first responders as well as community members in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Kidanys provides group therapy with an emphasis on education and knowledge for coping skills to manage mental health symptoms because of mental health disorders.

Josh Miller, LCSWJosh has been a practicing clinician for the past five years, specializing in trauma recovery, PTSD, & substance use disorders. He’s had the unique opportunity of providing clinical therapeutic services to many of the demographics found in Alaska; including the different
cultures within our diverse populations, veterans & active military members, and first responders.

Therapy is one of those unique medicines that people often turn to when it’s their last resort, yet, each of us can find it beneficial. Josh believes every person is truly the expert of their own life and therapy is simply a means to provide healing and direction when there appears to be no other turns left to make.

Josh’s role at Branches Intensive Outpatient Program includes providing both individual and group counseling services that include, but are not limited to modalities such as somatic desensitization, cognitive & dialectical behavioral therapies while maintaining a person-centered approach.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frank

Kim Beekman, Dew, MS, LPCKim is a licensed professional counselor in both Alaska and Virginia and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of experience in many therapeutic settings, ranging from crisis stabilization and residential treatment to private practice and individual therapy with adults and families. She has completed specialized training with the Veterans Administration on PTSD treatment, as well as completing other critical incident, trauma recovery and conflict resolution trainings. As a retired military family member, she also has experience working with military families and the issues unique to their lives.

Kim’s goal is to make patients feel heard, respected, cared about and safe, while also helping them make the changes they desire to move closer to the life they want.

Estelle Halbrooks, BSWEstelle is the Case Manager for the outpatient program and her goal is to support clients by assisting with a variety of case management needs. This includes helping clients access resources, coordinate care, and work toward their overall treatment and recovery goals.

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