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Joan Dewey, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW in Arizona - anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Joan
Joan Dewey is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 28 years of experience practicing in Arizona. She works with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and parenting challenges, and related concerns like grief, ADHD, and stress. Joan speaks English and focuses on clear, practical help for everyday problems.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening. Joan helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses, and build better communication in relationships. Sessions emphasize steps people can practice between meetings.
Her background includes long experience supporting people after loss, abuse, and other traumatic events, and helping with substance misuse and recovery. Joan also works with issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment struggles, body image, chronic health challenges, and life transitions. She draws on motivational interviewing and mindfulness tools when they fit a person’s goals.
Joan frames concerns in the context of the person and their environment. That means looking at how relationships, work, and community affect feelings and behavior. She focuses on concrete skills - for example, grounding practices for stress, thought experiments to test assumptions, and communication exercises for tense interactions.
People who prefer clear structure and practical steps often find this style helpful. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s process for matching and scheduling a first session.
How Joan’s approaches work for online sessions
Joan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based ideas alongside client-centered methods. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Attachment-based approaches look at patterns in relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions to closeness and conflict. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s priorities and uses reflective listening to clarify goals and choices.Picking the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and pace. That means adjusting exercises, homework, and session focus as progress and preferences become clearer.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are available before booking. In general, online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow use of digital tools for homework, such as thought records, guided mindfulness audio, and shared worksheets that support CBT and attachment-focused work.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and relationship issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods such as CBT alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joan has 28 years of experience providing psychotherapy in clinical settings and community work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and is licensed to practice in Arizona.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does payment work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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