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 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

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.

Toni K. Monahan, PhD

Toni was born and raised in Anchorage. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History from UAA, Master of Science in General Psychology from Walden University and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. She provides counseling to adolescents, adults and couples suffering from a range of issues, including depression, trauma, anxiety and grief.

Toni has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Gottman level 1 and 2 for couples therapy. She is trauma-focused trained to help those with PTSD, depression and anxiety. Her approach is person-centered, which focuses on healing the whole person. She is guided by the philosophy that we all have unique strengths that guide us to a valued life worth living.