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Joanna "Jo" Hadley, LCSW
Montana
LCSW - Stress and grief support
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- DBT skills
- Grief education
About Joanna
Joanna "Jo" Hadley is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Montana with eight years in the current phase of her career and a long history in social work. She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues related to LGBT identity and compassion fatigue.
Before her recent clinical role, Jo spent many years in social work roles with varied populations. For six years she worked as a dialysis social worker, supporting people and families facing serious medical treatment routines. She has also worked with foster and adopted youth and teen parents.
Jo uses straightforward, practical techniques in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered skills to listen and DBT strategies for emotion regulation when those tools fit what a person needs.
She holds a credential as an LCSW and is a certified grief educator. That combination informs her support for people coping with loss, hospice and end-of-life concerns, chronic illness, and aging-related issues.
Jo often focuses on concrete goals like improving daily coping, increasing confidence, managing stress, and strengthening communication in relationships. She explains options clearly and works with each person to find practical steps they can try between sessions.
Language of sessions is English. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, someone would use the site matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Jo uses CBT, DBT, and client-centered work online
Jo often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches in clear, task-oriented ways. CBT here means tracking thoughts and behaviors, testing unhelpful assumptions, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety or improve mood. That approach is aimed at everyday problems like worry, low mood, and stress management.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation or intense reactions are a concern. DBT skills include grounding, distress-tolerance techniques, and step-by-step plans for handling strong feelings and preventing impulsive actions. Client-centered work means sessions include open listening and checking what matters most to the person in front of her.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jo will discuss options and collaborate on what approaches and exercises make sense for the client's goals and preferences. She adjusts the focus as progress and needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins during a lunch break or after an appointment. Many people find that using structured CBT tasks and DBT skills in between sessions helps progress carry into daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical alternative responses. Sessions often include specific exercises to practice between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
Jo has eight years in her recent clinical role and many additional years in social work, including six years as a dialysis social worker and work with foster and adopted youth.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Montana.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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