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Joann Chavez-Holder, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationKentucky
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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About Joann

Joann Chavez-Holder is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive-behavioral methods with mindfulness and trauma-informed practices to develop practical strategies that address symptoms like anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, grief, and anger. Her background includes extensive work with families to strengthen communication and address parenting challenges, as well as supporting those who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse.

Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Joann individualizes treatment conversations and plans to fit each person's needs, drawing on evidence-informed tools such as CBT, EMDR, and trauma-focused approaches when appropriate.

Located in Kentucky and licensed to practice as KY LCSW 3647, she frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps people move toward greater functioning and well-being. Joann encourages those ready to pursue change to take the first step and offers support aimed at empowerment and practical progress.

She welcomes people seeking guidance through stress, family difficulties, trauma, and mood or attention-related struggles.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Joann frequently uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma-focused methods in her work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR when appropriate, concentrate on processing traumatic memories and reducing their ongoing impact on mood and functioning.

She also integrates mindfulness practices to help clients build moment-to-moment awareness and emotional regulation. These approaches are explained in accessible terms and tailored collaboratively; the therapist works with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single path from the start.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing work to continue through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult, and use modalities that match a client's comfort with communication styles. Licensed professionals guide the selection of techniques and formats so people can pursue consistent, practical progress from wherever they are located.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Joann work with?
She addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and trauma-informed care, and she describes her style as warm and interactive with a focus on respect and sensitivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of overall experience, including many years working with children and families to improve communication and address parenting challenges.
Where is Joann licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Kentucky as an LCSW and holds the license KY LCSW 3647.
In which languages can clients work with her?
She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

GriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English

What Joann can help with

Joann Chavez-Holder works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

How Joann approaches therapy

Joann's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Joann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky.