Joan Dewey

Joan Dewey is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience who provides psychotherapy services in both Alaska and Arizona. She has worked with many clients of all ages and life circumstances, including individuals affected by traumatic events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addictions and substance misuse, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, career difficulties, and stressors related to racial, cultural, and historic impacts.

Her specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Joan helps clients build positive communication skills, foster meaningful relationships, and process past life events to promote growth and greater empowerment.

Joan’s therapeutic approach centers on the person-in-environment framework and makes use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She is also trained in narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, Trauma Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and addictions recovery techniques. Her style is respectful, compassionate, and grounded in unconditional positive regard for each client.

She encourages those seeking therapeutic tools to take the initial steps toward a more fulfilling life and looks forward to working with individuals ready to engage in healing and change. Joan is licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in both Alaska and Arizona, holding state-issued clinical social work licenses (AK LCSW CSWS632 and AZ LCSW LCSW-18507). She is located in Arizona.