- Attachment-based care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Adoption and foster care
About Joan
Joan Dewey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. She writes plainly and listens closely so people can say what matters. Her style is compassionate and respectful, aimed at steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
With 28 years of experience, Joan draws on approaches that center relationships and daily life. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Joan often combines mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support motivation and present-moment awareness. That mix can help with addictions, coping with trauma, parenting concerns, and managing mood conditions like bipolar. She pays attention to how cultural and historical factors affect each person’s story.
In sessions Joan focuses on building clearer communication and stronger relationships. She works with people on practical skills for emotion regulation, problem solving, and setting goals. She also helps people tell the story of their lives in ways that feel more empowering.
To begin, she asks about current struggles and what a better life would look like. From there she and the client set small, doable steps. Her approach is steady and client-centered, with an emphasis on realistic change over time.
How Joan’s Approaches Work Online
Joan uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current behavior and feelings, helping people understand patterns that show up in close relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joan treats this as a collaborative process - she listens to your goals and preferences, then suggests strategies to try. Over a few sessions she checks what helps and adjusts the plan together with you.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in her biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques like mindfulness or skills practice in their normal routines. If you want to know which formats she currently offers, confirm the available options when you schedule.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joan commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction and related challenges such as grief, parenting issues, and relationship struggles.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is warm, respectful, and client-centered. She focuses on clear communication, practical skills, and building motivation over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joan has 28 years of experience providing psychotherapy and related services across a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LCSW licensed in Alaska and Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Joan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.