Rinella Corrina

Welcome to Corrina Rinella Counseling, a professional mental health practice based in Anchorage, Alaska. As a licensed clinical social worker, Corrina Rinella brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her work with individuals struggling with a range of mental health concerns. With a strong foundation in social work, Corrina has spent over two decades working in the mental health field, empowering her clients to overcome the challenges they face.

Corrina Rinella's Background

Corrina Rinella's journey into the field of social work began with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Montana in 2000. After completing her undergraduate studies, Corrina relocated to Anchorage, Alaska, where she has been working in the mental health field and enjoying the great outdoors ever since. Corrina went on to earn her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Alaska in Anchorage in 2005. Throughout her career, Corrina has provided a range of human services, including wilderness therapy, community needs assessments, research on best practices for treating co-occurring mental illness and chemical dependency, and clinical work in outpatient and residential treatment settings.

Specializing in Complex PTSD and Trauma-Informed Care

After working in the addictions treatment field for over a decade, Corrina expanded her practice to focus on treating trauma and its associated symptoms, including complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Corrina understands the devastating impact trauma can have on an individual's life, and her approach is rooted in compassion and a deep commitment to helping her clients heal. With a specialization in trauma-informed care, Corrina uses evidence-based therapies, such as EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, to empower her clients in their recovery.

Therapeutic Approach

Corrina's therapeutic approach is centered around fostering a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Her approach blends relational and attachment theories with neuroscience, acknowledging that healing is not solely a product of talk therapy. Corrina incorporates various techniques to promote neurological and physical change, including mindfulness practices, grounding techniques, and sensory-based activities. Her goal is to empower her clients to develop new thought patterns, beliefs about self, and coping mechanisms, thereby reducing the symptoms that plague them.

Additional Services and Certifications

Corrina is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and has received training in the Early Trauma Protocol for EMDR and the EMDR FLASH protocol. She is an active member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation and the National Association of Social Workers. Corrina maintains ongoing consultation to ensure she stays current with best practices and advancements in the field.