Joann Chavez-Holder, LCSW

Joann Chavez-Holder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience supporting individuals, children, and families through a range of life challenges. She has been licensed in Kentucky as an LCSW for the past 10 years - LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential for professionals trained to provide clinical psychotherapy and case management. Over more than 15 years she has worked extensively with children and families to strengthen communication and resolve relational concerns.

Her clinical work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She has supported people coping with physical trauma and emotional abuse as well as those managing mood and attention-related conditions. Joann blends evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-informed care to create individualized treatment plans that meet each client where they are.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with clients to tailor dialogue and goals to their unique needs. Seeking change takes courage, and she aims to support and empower clients as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Joann looks forward to working with new clients who are ready to begin that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joann uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, teaching present-moment awareness and self-compassion techniques that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. In addition, she draws on trauma-focused principles to address the effects of trauma and abuse, creating a paced, supportive path for processing difficult experiences and rebuilding safety and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Joann works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and she tailors the plan to fit each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins can be carried out via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed therapists from the client’s own community.