Joan Dewey , LCSW

Joan Dewey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience offering psychotherapy in Alaska and Arizona. An LCSW is a licensed social worker trained to provide clinical mental health services, and Joan has worked with clients across the lifespan facing a wide range of challenges. Her clinical practice has included individuals with histories of traumatic events, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, relationship and career difficulties, parenting children with special needs, substance misuse and addictions, and stressors tied to racial, cultural, and historical impacts.

Joan helps clients develop clearer communication, strengthen meaningful relationships, and work through past experiences to support growth and personal empowerment. Her approach is grounded in respect, compassion, and unconditional positive regard, with a person-in-environment framework that situates individual concerns within broader life contexts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central element of her work, and she also brings training in narrative therapy, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and addictions recovery.

She emphasizes practical tools and collaborative planning so clients can move toward more fulfilling and manageable lives. Joan encourages taking the first step toward change and looks forward to supporting clients in their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joan Dewey uses clinical approaches that focus on understanding relationships and present-day patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current bonds and can help with intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and patterns of closeness or distance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that lets clients set the pace and goals of work, supporting self-esteem, decision-making, and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joan works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations.