Therapist
Joan Dewey
LCSW
Experienced LCSW helping people build coping skills
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- CBT focused
- Attachment informed
- Mindful and practical
About Joan
Joan draws on client-centered care to create a respectful, compassionate space. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and attachment-based ideas to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven into sessions to support present-moment awareness and clearer choices.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma, grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and addiction recovery. She has provided psychotherapy in Alaska and Arizona and brings experience with diverse life circumstances and cultural impacts. Joan aims to strengthen communication and build tools for coping with stress and change.
In sessions Joan helps people set small, manageable goals and practice skills between meetings. She focuses on what a person can try right away, such as changing unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, or using grounding practices for intense emotions. Progress is measured in concrete steps rather than abstract promises.
Joan encourages people to reach out when they feel overwhelmed or stuck. Her style is straightforward and warm, emphasizing respect and unconditional positive regard as clients work toward clearer relationships and better daily functioning.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Alaska
Languages
English
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How Joan's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current reactions. In online work this means noticing how people expect others to respond and practicing new ways of connecting or setting limits. Client-centered therapy centers on the person's goals and values, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk through decisions and stressors.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can include short skill-building exercises, thought records, and homework that fit into daily life. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating issues, and managing mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joan will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single method. Progress is checked together and approaches are adjusted as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in their everyday settings and follow up with concrete tasks between meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joan commonly address?
Joan works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and relationship issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and chronic illness or pain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate with unconditional positive regard. Sessions focus on practical skills, clear communication, and identifying patterns that get in the way of daily life.
What experience does she bring?
Joan has 28 years of clinical experience across many settings and populations. She has long-standing work with trauma, grief, addiction recovery, and parenting concerns.
What are Joan's credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska and Arizona, and practices out of Arizona.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Joan?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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