Licensed clinical social worker recordAlaska
Joanna Sanchez, LCSW
Alaska
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Alaska
- LCSW, licence 200243
- NPI
- 1912552548
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Alaska
These details come from information Joanna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relational psychodynamic
- Trauma informed care
- Narrative and CBT tools
About Joanna
Joanna Sanchez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. Joanna also supports concerns tied to relationships, communication, attachment, and young adult transitions.
Her background includes an MSW and a master’s in clinical psychology. She has worked in outpatient settings, residential treatment, and in leadership roles focusing on mental health and substance use care. These settings inform her practical approach to therapy.
Joanna’s practice is relational and psychodynamic at its core. She integrates trauma-informed care, narrative techniques, and cognitive-behavioral tools when they fit the client’s needs. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, understanding how the past influences the present, and trying new ways of responding to stress and relationships.
She aims for a collaborative style that invites reflection and clearer understanding. Clients who prefer deeper conversation about the ‘‘why’’ behind behaviors often find this approach useful. Joanna listens for recurring themes like abandonment, guilt and shame, or isolation, and helps people name and work with those patterns.
Joanna works in English and Spanish. Her practice addresses a wide range of life issues including compassion fatigue, sex addiction, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and life purpose. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How Joanna’s approaches translate to online work
Joanna draws from relational and psychodynamic work to help people reflect on recurring patterns and relationships. That approach focuses on conversation and understanding how past experiences influence current reactions, which can be explored effectively in a virtual talk session.She also uses trauma-informed care and narrative techniques. Trauma-informed care means attending to how stress and past harm affect daily functioning and pacing the work accordingly. Narrative techniques help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, useful for grief, shame, or identity concerns.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Joanna will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and comfort level. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so methods can shift as needs change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that consistent, scheduled sessions - whether by video or other supported formats - help maintain momentum while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Joanna helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on relationship problems, attachment and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic approach?
Her work is relational and psychodynamic, blended with trauma-informed care, narrative methods, and cognitive-behavioral tools when helpful. Sessions center on conversation, pattern recognition, and practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience across outpatient therapy, residential treatment, and leadership in mental health and substance use care.
Is she licensed in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a license in Alaska. Confirm licensure details before beginning care if location matters to you.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Review the subscription details for exact pricing.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers