About Sandra
Sandra Kleven is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Alaska who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She brings 35 years of experience to each conversation and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sandra creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what feels heavy.
She listens for what matters most and helps clients break problems into smaller, manageable pieces.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize real-world coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. Her work also addresses caregiver issues and stress, persistent loneliness, and communication problems that get in the way of relationships. Sandra supports people exploring life purpose, building self-love, and managing mood struggles.
She pays attention to women's concerns when they come up in therapy. Clients can expect a steady, compassionate presence and a focus on small changes that add up. Sandra encourages learning tools that reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of control.
She also helps people reconnect with things that give life meaning. As an Alaska-based LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - she combines long experience with a patient, approachable style. Conversations are practical, down-to-earth, and tailored to each person's needs.
Sandra aims to help people feel more capable of handling whatever comes next.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques help shape sessions in ways that are easy to understand and use. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies a specific worry and breaks it into manageable steps; this is useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood because it creates clear actions to try between sessions. Another approach involves pacing conversations around grief and loss, allowing space to name feelings and learn coping practices that reduce overwhelm while honoring what has been lost.Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist and client talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative method helps tailor sessions to a person’s needs, preferences, and everyday life demands.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video can be used for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexibility for quick updates or when scheduling makes regular calls difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on progress and usable coping strategies.
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- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Alaska
- Languages
- English