Joshua Arvidson, MSS., LCSW is the Chief Operating Officer at Alaska Behavioral Health. Joshua is the founder of the Alaska Child Trauma Center and the Director of the Rural Child Trauma Center, both are National Child Traumatic Stress Network Treatment and Training Centers. Joshua has been a licensed clinical social worker for over two decades and is a licensed professional counselor supervisor. Joshua served as the Co-Project Director for two of Alaska’s first SAMHSA-recognized CCBHCs (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics). Joshua serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma and has taught graduate course for both the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Social Work and Clinical Psychology programs. Joshua has published multiple peer-reviewed research and clinical papers in the fields of child and adult trauma treatment, clinical screening, risk prevention and integrated care.

Kristin Mortenson, is the Director of Early Child and Outpatient Services at Alaska Behavioral Health. As part of the Alaska Child trauma Center since inception, Kristin provides mental health services to children and families impacted by trauma and is a nationally certified ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency) trainer.

Marissa Hanson, MSW, LCSW is a Clinical Director for the Partial Hospitalization Program, Residential Services, and Power Center at Alaska Behavioral Health. She has a Certificate in Interpersonal Trauma Studies and has been working with children and their families who have experienced trauma since 2010. Marissa provides trauma training and clinical consultation throughout Alaska.

Catherine is the clinical manager at the Child and Family Clinic, where she’s all about helping kids and their families heal from trauma. As a licensed professional counselor, she’s spent years finding the best ways to support her clients on their unique journeys to wellness and found her way to AKBH. A graduate from both UAA and APU, Catherine believes in being a lifelong learner and is always curious about the world around her. She loves spending time with her Alaskan-born family, creating lasting memories together. When she’s not at work, you can find her diving into gaming—whether it’s tabletop or video games—traveling, reading, or tending to her backyard chickens and greenhouse.

Amanda Nalewaja (pronounced nal-ehv-eye-uh), LCSW, holds degrees in Social Work with a minor in Children’s Mental Health. She currently works as a Clinician with Alaska Behavioral Health in Child and Family Services where she provides services focusing on enhancing overall wellness of youth and families. When not at the clinic, Amanda enjoys video games and getting into nature.

Alaskan born and raised, Chioma Iwuoha comes to Alaska Behavioral Health with a Bachelor of Arts and a minor in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Chioma manages the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for both Child and Family and Adult services. She is dedicated to strengthening and cultivating the ease of access to support individuals on their healing journeys. Chioma enjoys artistic pursuits, reading, being in Alaska's beautiful outdoors and creating memories with friends and family (especially the furry, four-legged ones!)

Mandie Zarecki, BSW, earned her degree from University of Alaska - Anchorage. As a Clinical Associate Supervisor for Little Tykes and a Clinical Associate for Child Partial Hospitalization Program, Mandie is dedicated to helping kids navigate their emotions—one tiny triumph at a time. She believes in the power of a good laugh (and a good snack) to make the healing process a bit brighter. When she's not at work, you'll find her in the kitchen trying new recipes, lost in a book, or shopping for the latest must-haves. After all, self-care is just as important as care for others!