Therapist profile
Joanna "Jo" Hadley, LCSW
LCSW - Family and parenting concerns
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- Grief and loss
- CBT and DBT skills
- Adoption and foster care
About Joanna
Joanna "Jo" Hadley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with eight years in the kinds of clinical roles that involve direct support to people facing hard life changes. She lists stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes among the concerns she addresses.
Jo previously worked for six years as a dialysis social worker and brings that experience to work with people facing chronic illness and end-of-life practicalities. She has also supported people involved in adoption and foster care and has experience with LGBTQ clients and teen parents. Her background includes work around hospice, aging and geriatric issues, and chronic pain or disability.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In practice she focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversations, identifying small steps that can change daily patterns, and teaching skills people can use between sessions.
Jo holds the LCSW credential and is based in Montana. Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Practical matters such as session formats and fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform's matching and scheduling flow.
How sessions work
How Jo uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open, respectful listening and working from the client's priorities. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental place to talk through family or parenting pressures.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and improving daily routines by teaching practical skills and short exercises between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, provides tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be useful when relationships or intense emotions make everyday life harder.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jo will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists generally help arrange a rhythm of appointments that fits work, caregiving, and other household demands rather than promising a specific format up front.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to keep conversations practical and focused on skills and small steps people can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jo has eight years in roles described in this profile and previously spent six years as a dialysis social worker, plus broader social work experience over many years supporting varied populations.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LCSW credential in Montana and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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