Joan Dewey, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Joan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Joan. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona and Alaska

Recent reviews

Joan is a wonderful listener and gives me good advice.

Joan in an incredible therapist. I came to her with a number of things I needed to work on, death, trauma, anxiety, etc. With her help, I have gone from being terrorized by my anxiety to now having the tools to work through them in a safe and healthy manner. I hope everyone finds a therapist like Joan, someone who listens, empathizes, gives lots of tools and creates a safe place to grow and share.

More about Joan

25 years' experience
Female
LCSW

Hello! My name is Joan Dewey. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years experience. I am licensed to provide psychotherapy services in both Alaska and Arizona. I have worked with many clients of all ages, and life circumstances including individuals with histories of traumatic events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, parenting special needs children, addictions and substance misuse and trauma and stressors related to racial, cultural and historic impacts. I support clients in building positive communication, fostering meaningful relationships, and healing from past life events, to promote optimum growth and empowerment.

My therapy style is respectful, compassionate and with unconditional positive regard for you, the client. My therapy framework is the person-in-environment utilizing CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am trained in narrative therapy, mindfulness, Trauma Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and addictions recovery.

Reaching out for the tools that therapy can offer is a worthwhile and potentially life changing event. I encourage you to take these first steps and open the door to a more fulfilling life,

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Joan Dewey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093925406.

LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-18507 · Expires February 2026
LCSW · Alaska · CSWS632 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Joan Dewey

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

24 reviews

Clients mention: Great Wonderful Comfortable Anxiety Helped Helpful Incredible Listens Easy Professional

Joan is a wonderful listener and gives me good advice.

I enjoy talking to her. She has a good understanding about how to help with certain aspects of ADHD and other conditions. And she knows how to help me understand and handle the grieving process.

Wonderful therapist. Kind and listen but is also willing to challenge you so that you grow and change for the better.

Thank you for always being available and making me feel cared for and supported no matter what. With all the kind words of wisdom.

I have finally connected with a therapist. Joan makes me feel understood. She listens attentively and make me feel comfortable sharing, or not sharing, uncomfortable things. When she speaks there is always kindness in her voice, and never judgement. Her help is making a positive impact in my life.

Joan has been a great help to me and offers me guidance and points of view that I had previously not considered. I highly recommend her as well as Better Help.

Just off the first session, Joan has been someone who made me feel seen and heard. Someone I can trust with my private life. She is incredible with adjusting the therapy to my beliefs and values and that is incredible.

Joan is the best counsellor I have had. She is an active listener and respectful about what I am willing to discuss. She has great insight and perspective to my situation. I feel very comfortable when talking with her.

She is great and makes me feel comfortable.

Joan is great at what she does; she helped me immensely through some parenting struggles. I'm so very glad that I found her during the time I needed therapy most.

Very professional very caring down to earth helped me with multiple ways to calm anxiety she also has a very peaceful way about her very easy to talk to

She helped me find the confidence I needed to live my life the way I do, and to have faith in myself.

Joan Dewey is professional, listens and genuinely cares.

Joan is such a wonderful person. I'm so glad I stuck with better help, I had tried 2 other therapists that didn't work out for me initially and found Joan after them. I'm so glad I stuck with it. She is a great wonderful person who is helpful and understands. Would recommend her to anyone.

Wonderful!

Joan Dewey is an open and receptive therapist and she responds super quick anytime I message. Great therapist

Joan is compassionate, kind, and helpful! I love my time with her!

Joan has been super helpful and made me feel comfortable!

Joan was very easy to talk to and understood my issues and concerns. It was a very pleasant experience.

She always sends me a message to check on me even tho I haven't had a session with her yet, she's super awesome and kind!

She really knows what to say. Very thoughtful, understanding, and kind.

Outstanding,

Joan is great at holding space and creating a sense of safety to open up and share the more difficult things I need to unpack and heal. In my efforts at creating positive change in life, I have (finally) decided to enter into counseling and my only regret is that I did not do this sooner; had I known it would be this empowering, I surely would have taken this step a long time ago. Joan is wonderful.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Joan Dewey offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Joan Dewey works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Joan Dewey speak?

Joan Dewey speaks English.

How many years of experience does Joan Dewey have?

Joan Dewey has 25 years of experience.

Where is Joan Dewey licensed to practice?

Joan Dewey is licensed to practice in Arizona and Alaska.

Does Joan Dewey accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Joan Dewey does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Joan Dewey offer?

Joan Dewey offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Joan Dewey?

Joan Dewey can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Joan Dewey?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.