Sandra Kleven

Sandra Kleven is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience in Alaska. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or low self-esteem. Sandra also supports those dealing with life changes and the isolation that can come with them.

She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions tend to center on understanding what’s happening now, building coping skills, and improving how people relate to themselves and others. Sandra helps clients notice small shifts that add up over time.

Sandra works with people facing caregiver strain and with women navigating life transitions. She also spends time on communication challenges and social anxiety, helping people find clearer ways to connect. Her approach emphasizes self-love and looking for purpose when life feels stalled.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly about their worries. Sandra encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Over three decades of practice have shaped a steady, experienced perspective. Sandra draws on many evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit each person’s needs. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match their needs.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Many evidence-based techniques focus on present problems and learning new skills. Cognitive methods help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. These approaches show people how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact so they can try different responses in daily life.

Skill-building approaches teach practical coping tools for stress, grief, and isolation. This can include paced breathing, structured problem-solving, and step-by-step exposure for social anxiety. The aim is to add tools people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more connected.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. If something isn’t working, changes are made together so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow regular check-ins from different places. It can also make some kinds of skill practice easier to include in everyday routines.