Joanna "Jo" Hadley, LCSW

Joanna "Jo" Hadley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana. She brings clinical experience that includes work in dialysis social work and a qualification as a certified grief educator, which informs her understanding of loss and adjustment.

Jo has worked with a variety of populations, including families who have fostered and adopted youth, teen parents, and LGBTQ clients. She provides support for grief and loss, relationship concerns, motivation and self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include parenting, intimacy and relationship challenges, chronic illness and disability, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and issues related to aging and women’s health.

Jo approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. She emphasizes collaborative work to support and empower clients as they take steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jo Hadley

Jo uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's priorities and helps them build on their own strengths - it is useful for improving self-esteem, finding direction, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. This practical approach can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress by teaching skills to manage symptoms and change problem patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Jo works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. She adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.