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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver issues
About Sandra
LCSW in Alaska with 35 years of practice. Sandra Kleven helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steady support.
Sandra uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent and what can change. She listens for patterns that keep problems stuck, then suggests small experiments to try between sessions. These might include shifts in routine, new ways to talk to others, or exercises that target low mood and confidence.
Her work often addresses caregiver strain and the isolation that can come with heavy responsibilities. She also supports people dealing with social anxiety, communication problems, and questions about life purpose. Women’s concerns are a noted area of focus within her practice.
Over decades in Alaska, Sandra has guided people through many kinds of loss and transition. Her background as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - informs a practical, person-centered approach. She values steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Clients can expect clear discussion of goals, actionable coping strategies, and follow-up on what helps. The work is collaborative: Sandra and the person in therapy decide what to try next based on results and changing needs.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques are used in ways that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into smaller, manageable steps. This helps with stress, low mood, and coping through life transitions by creating clear tasks and follow-up.Another approach emphasizes behavioral changes and activity planning to lift mood and reduce avoidance. Simple changes to daily routines and small social experiments are tools often recommended to address depression and social anxiety.
Choosing the right method happens together. The therapist will talk through options, try approaches, and adjust based on what the person finds useful. This is a collaborative process that balances goals, preferences, and what actually produces change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting someone attend from a quieter place without traveling. These practical benefits can help keep therapy consistent while matching it to everyday schedules.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sandra supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, social anxiety, communication problems, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps. The emphasis is on setting clear goals and trying small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical practice. That experience informs a steady, practice-focused approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Alaska. Her work is based in Alaska.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.