Welcome
Andrea Kay Joensuu
Psychotherapist, MSW, LCSW- Arizona & Montana
Carefree, Scottsdale & Cave Creek, AZ
Specializing in
24 years of therapy experience, borrowing from Cognitive, Narrative, Integrative, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal and Solution Focused Therapies
THERAPY:
- grief & loss / trauma
- maternal mental health
- anxiety & depression
- self-esteem
COACHING/LECTURER:
- value driven living
- grief & loss
- child / youth development
- parenting / parental wellness
About me
Simply put, I work with what I know deeply—what I understand both professionally and personally, and where my compassion naturally flows. Supporting individuals through anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss are core strengths of mine, shaped by years of experience and a deep sense of empathy. I am especially passionate about working with mothers—helping them navigate parenting, relationships, personal development, and life’s many complexities. My approach is both encouraging and practical, offering tangible tools and effective strategies that support real, lasting change.
My therapeutical approach both honors and emphasizes your values and beliefs. I believe that when we live out of alignment with these, we sacrifice not only happiness but our overall sense of well-being. In both my personal and professional life, I strive for balance and embrace the reality that sometimes, compromise is necessary. My work has taught me a powerful truth: no one can "have it all"—but we can have what matters most.
"I believe that when we live out of alignment with our personal values, we sacrifice not only happiness but our overall sense of well-being."
As a parent of a large family, I bring lived experience into the therapeutic space. I understand the challenges of multitasking, high demands, and emotional juggling. While earning my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, I was raising my large family—an experience that deepened both my resilience and insight.
After graduation, I worked extensively with families and children and became a fully licensed psychotherapist. In 2006, my family moved to Finland, where I was approved as a governmental healthcare provider and opened my private practice. I also led an abundance of public workshops and presentations— roles I found deeply fulfilling.
In 2018, my growing passion for holistic mental health led my husband and me to open Lifesimply, a wellness center tucked away in the peaceful Finnish forest. There, we hosted individuals and small businesses seeking renewal, balance, and sustainable tools for self-growth and overall wellbeing. I love inviting these equally meaningful conversations into the therapy room today in Arizona.
Despite all of my academic and supplemental clinical training, my deepest understanding of grief came in 2019, when I lost both of my parents within four months of each other. The grief was consuming, and the words “Grief is the price we pay for love” took on a profoundly personal meaning. Rather than “moving on,” I have learned to live with sorrow while still allowing joy and purpose to grow around it. This experience profoundly deepened my understanding of grief and loss and was pivotal in shaping my desire to return to the United States.
“Grief is the price we pay for love.”
Living in Arizona since 2022, I continue to support individuals across all ages in creating more grounded, intentional, fulfilling and functional lives. Every day, I’m inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and feel honored to be invited into the lives of those I support.
While everyone draws strength from different places, I personally find joy in art and design, physical exercise, and being in nature. I’ve been described as warm, organized, visual, active, and deeply grateful. Most central to who I am, however, are my faith and my family.
In our work together, I will walk gently beside you—but I will also help you stay grounded, focused, and supported. I will guide you to explore your thoughts, clarify your needs, build a meaningful plan, and master simple, achievable and sustainable solutions —because creating better life stories is one of life’s most rewarding journeys.