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- Relational and psychodynamic
- Trauma informed
- English and Spanish
About Joanna
LCSW in Alaska with 15 years of experience, Joanna Sanchez helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and major life changes. She works with adults who are navigating relationship problems, compassion fatigue, or questions about identity and purpose. Joanna speaks English and Spanish and practices from Alaska.
Joanna trained with a Master of Social Work and a Master in Clinical Psychology and has worked in outpatient therapy, residential treatment, and leadership roles in mental health and substance use care. Her background gives her experience supporting people through addiction recovery, post-traumatic stress, and complicated grief.
Her clinical stance is relational and psychodynamic. That means she looks at how relationships and past experiences shape present patterns. She also integrates trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches when those methods fit the client's goals.
Sessions emphasize careful listening and thoughtful conversation. Joanna focuses on helping people identify repeated patterns, understand underlying causes, and develop concrete coping strategies when needed. She balances exploring the origins of problems with practical steps to manage symptoms and daily life demands.
She is direct about collaborating on goals and pace. People who prefer reflective, insight-oriented work alongside occasional skills-based tools tend to find this approach useful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Joanna integrates evidence-based work into online sessions
Joanna draws on relational and psychodynamic approaches to look at how past relationships influence current patterns. This approach focuses on conversation and reflection to help people recognize repeated behaviors and the feelings behind them.She also uses trauma-informed care to attend to how traumatic experiences affect daily functioning. That work emphasizes safety, pacing, and understanding trauma responses while helping clients build coping strategies. Cognitive behavioral techniques are brought in for skill building when someone needs concrete tools for anxiety, mood, or addictive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Joanna works collaboratively to choose methods that match each person's goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She will adjust focus and pace as the client’s needs become clearer.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Those details can vary. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a shorter break in the day. It can also let people continue care while living in Alaska or when relocating within the same country, provided the therapist and client confirm whether remote work is permitted for their situation.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relational and insight-oriented with a focus on exploring patterns and relationships. She also uses trauma-informed care, narrative approaches, and cognitive behavioral methods as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience across outpatient therapy, residential treatment, and leadership roles in mental health and substance use care.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Alaska.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.