- Stress and mood
- Caregiver support
- Social anxiety focus
About Sandra
Sandra Kleven is an LCSW with 35 years of clinical experience practicing in Alaska. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenge of life changes. Sandra also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood concerns, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and issues many women face.
She listens for what matters most and helps people break concerns into manageable steps. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, practicing coping strategies, and building small routines that reduce overwhelm. Sandra aims for clear, practical next steps a person can try between appointments.
Her background gives her a long view of common emotional patterns that repeat across a lifetime. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with mood, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain. That means using approaches that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and practical skills to reduce distress.
People often come to her when social situations are hard, when they are caring for someone else and feeling run down, or when a life change leaves them unsure of what comes next. Sandra helps people name the problem, practice new ways of coping, and track what works over time.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from her Alaska practice. The program uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches for anxiety and mood online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills. One common approach works on recognizing and testing automatic thoughts, then trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. This can help when worrying or negative thinking keeps someone from joining social situations.Another useful approach focuses on behavior activation - scheduling small, doable activities to lift mood and reduce isolation. That method helps people who are stuck, overwhelmed, or avoiding social contact by building gradual steps toward reconnecting with others.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques to try first, adjust the plan based on what helps, and set clear short-term goals. This is a shared process that balances goals, preferences, and what is realistic for daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose audio rather than video if that is more comfortable. Ask about session length and format when scheduling so the arrangement fits everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sandra helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach focuses on practical steps and skills. Sessions include talking through current problems, practicing coping strategies, and setting small goals to try between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working with emotional and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Alaska and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.