
Meet Josie
Individual Mental Health Care
I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health therapist specializing in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Through telehealth therapy, I take a holistic and person-centered approach, ensuring that each client feels seen, heard, and empowered in their healing journey.
My work is deeply rooted in the integration of cultural strengths, ceremony, and the wisdom of traditional practices alongside modern clinical social work. I honor the ways in which ancestral knowledge, storytelling, and connection to land and community can serve as powerful sources of healing. By weaving these elements with humanistic and postmodern social work theories, I help clients explore their inherent worth, self-growth, and the ability to make choices that align with their authentic selves. I also challenge traditional power structures and embrace multiple perspectives, recognizing that each person’s experience is shaped by their unique cultural, social, and personal narratives. This approach is especially valuable for individuals who have felt marginalized, silenced, or disconnected from their sense of self due to trauma, societal pressures, or systemic barriers.
I am committed to providing non-discriminatory, equitable, gender-affirming, and LGBTQIA+ friendly care to all individuals, regardless of legal status. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where clients can express themselves authentically, explore their identities, and receive support without fear of judgment or discrimination. I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care.
With a warm and nonjudgmental presence, I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their healing journey, helping them build resilience, self-acceptance, and a sense of empowerment.
Advocacy & Consulting
I am a Deg Xinag Athabascan woman from Alaska, and my work is deeply personal to me. I believe that how we care for every member of our community is a reflection of who we are, and that all people deserve to be nourished—through good food, genuine connection, and deep respect. My advocacy is shaped by my lived experience and by the stories of those who have been silenced, overlooked, or left without the care they deserve.
My passion lies in creating and implementing holistic and decolonized practices within service organizations so that Alaska Native and Indigenous people receive care that truly honors who they are. I am especially driven to bring awareness to the prevalence of human trafficking in rural communities and the ways it intersects with the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). My work is about collaboration—coming together with communities to understand risk factors, build regionally specific prevention programs, and empower service providers to have meaningful conversations about trafficking. I also use my own experiences to inform policies that support survivors in real, lasting ways.
For years, I have worked in advocacy, systems navigation, and direct care for youth experiencing homelessness, exploitation, and trafficking in Alaska. I have served as a mental health clinician, a subject matter expert on human trafficking prevention, and a researcher examining the data gaps in how trafficking is tracked and addressed in our state. In 2022, I founded Signify Consulting, LLC to use my voice, experience, and knowledge to support communities engaged in anti-trafficking work.
In addition to my direct service and advocacy work, I have spent many years consulting at the federal level, advising agencies such as the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) on various anti-trafficking and MMIP initiatives. I believe that systemic change requires a multi-layered approach, and I am committed to ensuring that federal policies and programs are informed by the voices and lived experiences of those most impacted.
I have been honored to serve as a Presidentially appointed member of the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, where I worked to influence federal policy, and in 2023, I received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for my collective stakeholder approach to human trafficking prevention and intervention.
I do this work in memory of my great aunt, Linda Miller, who was murdered in Anchorage in 1973. Her case remains unsolved. I do this work for all the girls we have loved who are still waiting for justice.
Services
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I provide individual tele-health mental health services that include assessment and sessions.
I do not bill insurance because I believe in providing low-barrier, accessible care that prioritizes the well-being of my clients over bureaucratic constraints. Insurance models often impose limitations on the type and length of care, pathologize natural responses to trauma, and create unnecessary obstacles for those seeking support. By decolonizing my practice and removing these barriers, I can focus fully on my clients, offering therapy that is client-led, culturally responsive, and rooted in true healing rather than diagnosis-driven care. This approach allows me to dedicate more time and energy to the therapeutic process, ensuring that each session is centered on your unique needs and journey.
Sliding Scale Fee Structure for Individual Telehealth Therapy
Initial Assessment (75–90 minutes):
• $250– Standard Rate
• $225– Reduced Rate
• $150 – Low-Income Rate
50-Minute Therapy Sessions:
(Rates are based on gross annual income)
• $90,000+ → $150 per session
• $65,000 – $89,999 → $120 per session
• $45,000 – $64,999 → $100 per session
• Below $45,000 → $80 per session
Equity-Based Considerations
I am committed to making therapy accessible. A limited number of reduced-rate spots may be available for those experiencing financial hardship.
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Training for Rural and Indigenous Communities
I offer specialized training sessions designed to increase awareness and equip rural and Indigenous communities with the knowledge and tools to identify and combat human trafficking.
Intersections of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Trafficking
Understanding the complex relationship between mental health, substance use, and trafficking is crucial. I provide expertise in navigating these intersections and developing strategies for trauma-informed and person-centered support.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR)
Addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in anti-trafficking is a cornerstone of our work. I offer insight and support to communities affected by the intersection of MMIP and Human Trafficking.
Project-Based Contracts and Program Development
Through tailored project-based contracts, I collaborate with organizations to create impactful solutions, inform anti-trafficking services, develop programs, and implement sustainable change.
Speaking Engagements and Community Events
I engage in speaking events for diverse agencies and communities to raise awareness and spark meaningful conversations. My speaking experience includes tribal communities, hospitals, non-profits, rural and urban community forums, mental health service providers and academia.
Rates Available Upon Request
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Project-Based Contracts and Program Development
Through tailored project-based contracts, we collaborate with organizations to create impactful solutions, inform anti-trafficking services, develop programs, and implement sustainable change.
Research and Evaluation
Informed decision-making is key to progress. We engage in research and evaluation to gain insights that drive effective interventions and policy changes.
Rates Available Upon Request

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