New Hope Counseling Center

New Hope Counseling Center is a place where individuals, couples, and families can find healing, restoration, and equipment through faith-based counseling. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where our clients can work towards a life of wholeness and hope. Our mission is to serve the students of Alaska Christian College and the communities of the Kenai Peninsula.

Our Philosophy

At New Hope Counseling Center, we believe that healing and growth take place in a supportive and safe environment. We strive to provide such an environment by respecting our clients' goals and working together to achieve them. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are dedicated to customizing a treatment plan that meets each client's specific needs. Our desire is to see our clients restored and equipped to pursue a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive treatment approach that includes individual, couples, and family counseling. Our experienced and licensed counselors provide assistance with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:

• Sexual abuse
• Chemical dependency
• Grief and loss
• Family and spiritual matters
• Trauma/crisis counseling
• Sexual or physical abuse issues
• Chemical dependency
• ADD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Spiritual concerns

We work with children, teens, and adults and are committed to providing compassionate and professional care to each of our clients.

Our Team

Our team of licensed professionals is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. We are committed to ongoing education and professional development to ensure that we are providing the most up-to-date and evidence-based practices.

Debbie Hamilton, MA, LPC, is the Executive Director of New Hope Counseling Center. She is a licensed professional counselor with the State of Alaska and has worked as a social worker in a foster family agency for seven years in California. Debbie has been working as a counselor in Alaska since 2001 and has experience in issues related to sexual abuse, chemical dependency, grief and loss, family, and spiritual matters.

Ted Mole, M.Div., M.A., L.P.C., C.D., is a licensed professional counselor with the State of Alaska. His areas of interest in counseling include family and marriage counseling, trauma/crisis counseling, sexual or physical abuse issues, chemical dependency, ADD, anxiety, depression, and spiritual concerns. Ted works with children, teens, and adults.

Peggy Barkman, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with the State of Alaska. She holds a Master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. Peggy has experience in issues related to sexual abuse, chemical dependency, grief and loss, family, and spiritual matters.

Jimmy Ward, M.Div., M.S, is the Assistant Director of NHCC. He has experience in pastoral care and counseling and is committed to providing compassionate and professional care to each of our clients.

Location

New Hope Counseling Center is located in Soldotna, Alaska, on the campus of Alaska Christian College. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, and offer evening and weekend appointments by request.