Meet our incredible team!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Matthew Wadsworth, LCSW

Matthew graduated from Idaho State University with his bachelors in social work and went on to complete his MSW at Boise State University in 2008. Matthew's journey in social work started off in Fort Hall, Idaho where he worked as a child protection worker for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. After graduating from grad school he continued his employment with the Tribes in their Counseling and Family Services program as mental health clinician. He moved in 2015 to Valdez, and is thrilled to lead Sound Mental Health. Matt enjoys hunting and fishing but most of all, he enjoys just spending time with his wife and kids

Licensed Professional Counselor

Kyra Meyer

Also a Denverite, Kyra's been in Alaska for 20 years. She has a Master's in Counseling from UAF (Go Nanooks!) and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from ASU (Go Sun Devils!). She is trained in CBT, EMDR, and does a lot of work with Motivational Interviewing. Her calling is working with young people (she's also a K-12 certified school counselor!). Fun fact: Kyra won 2nd place in the AK State Fair in crochet.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tahnee King

Tahnee has been a social worker for 13 years. She graduated with her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Humboldt State University. She is a Military spouse. She has a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. She utilizes CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR in her work, and she works with individuals from age 8 to the end of life. In her free time, she loves reading all types of romance and fantasy fiction novels. Volleyball is her favorite sport and she may be a tad bit competitive when she plays.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Veronica Samaniego

Veronica was born and raised in Kodiak and has been working in the mental health field for 12 years. Veronica earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Veronica is our resident artist, enjoying creating art in all mediums. She loves playing jokes and doing whatever she can to make her co-workers smile. She enjoys working with school-aged children and people of all ages. Her areas of focus include supporting those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, as well as those navigating stress and life transitions. 

Licensed Master Social Worker

Kailey McNeil

Kailey, originally from Washington State, has lived in Alaska since 2008. She earned her Bachelor's of Social Work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and her Master's of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville. Kailey is the wife of a first responder and has a passion for helping those who serve our community and their family members. Kailey is trained in Brainspotting and working towards certification. She also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy. 

Licensed Master Social Worker

Amanda Meyer

Amanda works with clients of all ages. She helps clients with a wide range of challenges. Amanda loves working with youth and used to be an elementary school clinician. She is a military spouse and currently offers services through telehealth (virtual).  

Office Wizard - Valdez

Nia Liljedahl

A Denverite, Nia has been here for decades. She's been in Valdez since 2001! She attended Charter College in Wasilla and holds her Medical Assistant and Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Allied Health. She is quick-witted and a bit of a prankster (the rest of the team can confirm).

Office Wizard - Kodiak

Alyssa Oliver

Bio coming soon...