Joan Dewey, LCSW
LCSW guiding healing for trauma and life stressors
- Trauma and grief expertise
- CBT and mindfulness
- Virtual session options
About Joan Dewey
Joan Dewey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of clinical experience, licensed to practice in both Alaska and Arizona. She has worked with people across the lifespan and with a wide range of concerns, including traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, relationship and career challenges, parenting children with special needs, addictions and substance misuse, and stressors tied to racial, cultural, and historical impacts. She helps clients strengthen communication, build healthier relationships, and process past events in ways that support personal growth and greater resilience.
Her therapeutic stance is respectful and compassionate, grounded in unconditional positive regard for each person. Joan works from a person-in-environment framework and uses cognitive behavioral approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She also brings training in narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, Trauma-Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and addictions recovery strategies. These methods are applied with attention to each client’s unique history and life circumstances.
Joan encourages those considering support to explore the tools therapy can offer and to take the first steps toward change. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and steady support to help people move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.
Her therapeutic stance is respectful and compassionate, grounded in unconditional positive regard for each person. Joan works from a person-in-environment framework and uses cognitive behavioral approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She also brings training in narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, Trauma-Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and addictions recovery strategies. These methods are applied with attention to each client’s unique history and life circumstances.
Joan encourages those considering support to explore the tools therapy can offer and to take the first steps toward change. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and steady support to help people move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joan Dewey have?
Joan Dewey has 28 years of experience.
Is Joan Dewey a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her licenses are listed as AK LCSW CSWS632 and AZ LCSW LCSW-18507.
In which languages does Joan Dewey provide therapy?
Joan Dewey provides therapy in English.
Where is Joan Dewey located?
She is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Joan Dewey as my therapist?
You can work with Joan Dewey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joan Dewey work with international clients?
Joan Dewey does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joan Dewey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Joan often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based principles, and client-centered approaches to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based work explores relational patterns and early bonds to help people understand and improve current relationships and emotional responses. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a space where individuals can lead the pace and focus of their own healing.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joan works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods that fit their situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from different locations within the therapist’s service area, and continue consistent progress when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver skill-building, emotional support, and relational work effectively over time.