About Sandra
Sandra Kleven is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience based in Alaska. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. Sandra focuses on practical steps that make everyday life feel more manageable.
She supports people facing life changes, social isolation, and communication problems. Sandra also helps those coping with caregiver stress and women dealing with issues specific to their lives. Her goal is to help clients build self-love and clarify life purpose while reducing symptoms of mood disorders and social anxiety.
How Sandra works
Sessions are held in a warm, non-judgmental tone. Sandra listens closely and works with each person to find realistic coping strategies. She favors clear, doable tools rather than long lectures or jargon.
Over three decades in practice have shaped Sandra’s practical approach. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide clients toward stronger coping and better emotional balance. The focus is on steady progress, not quick fixes.
People who choose Sandra can expect a steady, respectful guide through difficult transitions. She helps break large problems into smaller steps and builds on each success. The work aims to restore day-to-day functioning and a greater sense of purpose.
What Sandra works with
The areas below are the ones Sandra selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Alaska |
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Online support options
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Sandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood and coping. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for anxiety and depression. This involves learning short tools to manage difficult feelings and to reduce overwhelming moments during the day.Another approach emphasizes grieving and loss work that helps people make sense of changes and find ways to remember and move forward. That work can include pacing tasks, creating small routines, and naming emotions to reduce their intensity.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sandra collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging can work for brief updates, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to stay connected across distances.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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