- Grief and loss
- Adoption support
- Skills-focused
About Joanna
Joanna "Jo" Hadley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and issues related to self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She also works with people navigating adoption and foster care matters and supports those dealing with chronic illness, aging, end-of-life concerns, sexuality, and women's issues.
Jo brings eight years of practice as an LCSW and a long history in social work to her sessions. She spent six years as a dialysis social worker and has worked with diverse groups, including foster and adoptive families, teen parents, and LGBTQ individuals. She is also a certified grief educator.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then helps set clear goals. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Jo uses client-centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. That means she focuses on what matters to the client, helps spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and teaches skills to manage strong emotions and improve coping.
People who choose Jo can expect practical tools paired with empathetic listening. She aims to help clients find more balance, stronger self-regard, and clearer direction. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's process to match and schedule a session.
How Jo Uses Talk Therapy Online and Approaches That Help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps shape conversations around what matters most to the client, which can be useful for topics like grief, identity, or parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches practical steps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits, which often helps with anxiety and low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. DBT techniques can be helpful when someone struggles with intense feelings or repeated conflicts.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jo will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single method. That process includes trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Practical benefits of online therapy depend on available session options, so confirm the current formats before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins when life gets hectic. The therapist and client can pick session rhythms and tools that suit everyday life and the goals they set together.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jo commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life changes. There is also a focus on adoption and foster care related concerns.
What is Jo's therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then works with clients to set goals and teach skills that fit their daily lives.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Jo has worked in social work for many years and has eight years as an LCSW. She spent six years as a dialysis social worker and has worked with foster and adoptive families, teen parents, and LGBTQ people.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential MT LCSW, which indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Montana. Her practice is based in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Jo?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.