Joanna Sanchez

Joanna Sanchez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (AK LCSW 200243) practicing in Alaska with more than 14 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional, relational, and life transitions.

She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and her clinical background includes outpatient therapy, residential treatment, and leadership roles in mental health and substance use care.

Joanna has helped people address stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, major life changes, grief, and depression. She emphasizes deep respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and tailors therapy to each person’s needs, goals, and pace.

Her style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented, favoring meaningful conversation that moves beyond surface coping to explore the underlying “why” behind patterns. Joanna practices from relational and psychodynamic perspectives while integrating trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy as appropriate.

She listens closely with the goal of helping clients feel seen and supported as they examine what’s holding them back and what healing might look like. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or a sense of disconnection, Joanna offers a safe, affirming space to reflect, process, and grow.

Taking the first step toward a more grounded and fulfilling life requires courage, and Joanna welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside those ready to begin that work.