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Joann Chavez-Holder

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages
English
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About Joann

Joann Chavez-Holder is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience helping people address emotional and interpersonal challenges. She blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and trauma-informed methods to create practical, goal-focused sessions that also attend to emotional safety.

Background and approach

Her work has included supporting clients coping with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the effects of physical trauma and emotional abuse. Over her career she has spent significant time working with families and in roles that emphasized improving communication and parenting skills.

Joann approaches therapy in a warm, interactive manner that emphasizes respect and sensitivity rather than labels, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. She has been licensed in Kentucky as an LCSW for ten years within her overall 20 years of practice.

Joann frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and offers supportive, empowering guidance for clients ready to begin that journey.

CBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness in Online Care

Joann uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management. She also incorporates EMDR techniques to address memories and symptoms tied to past trauma, aiming to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions through structured processing. Mindfulness therapy is another element she integrates, supporting clients in developing present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Joann works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts the plan over time so that interventions remain relevant and responsive as progress unfolds.

Online therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit sessions into daily life while still engaging in structured therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Joann commonly address?
She works with 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 style is warm and interactive, combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and trauma-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
Joann has 20 years of clinical experience and has spent extensive time working with children and families to improve communication and parenting strategies.
Where is Joann licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Kentucky with credential KY LCSW 3647 and practices within that state.
What languages are available and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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