Joanna "Jo" Hadley, LCSW

Montana LCSW supporting grief and relationships

Grief education and support
Dialysis social work experience
LGBTQ and family care

About Joanna "Jo" Hadley

Joanna "Jo" Hadley is a licensed clinical social worker in Montana, holding the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She brings decades of social work experience to her practice and has spent the most recent six years working as a dialysis social worker, supporting people and families facing serious medical challenges. Jo is also a certified grief educator, which complements her work helping clients process loss and major life transitions.

Over the course of her career she has worked with diverse populations, including families who have fostered or adopted youth, teen parents, and LGBTQ individuals. Her clinical focus includes grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and self-love, compassion fatigue, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. She also attends to areas such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and women's issues.

Jo approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet unique needs. She emphasizes empowerment and support, helping people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and sustainable changes.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGrief Self esteemCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joanna "Jo" Hadley have?

Joanna "Jo" Hadley has 8 years of experience.

Is Joanna "Jo" Hadley a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-63262.

In which languages does Joanna "Jo" Hadley provide therapy?

Joanna "Jo" Hadley provides therapy in English.

Where is Joanna "Jo" Hadley located?

She is located in Montana.

How can I work with Joanna "Jo" Hadley as my therapist?

You can work with Joanna "Jo" Hadley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joanna "Jo" Hadley work with international clients?

Joanna "Jo" Hadley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joanna "Jo" Hadley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Joanna "Jo" Hadley

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people build self-understanding, confidence, and clearer direction when facing life changes or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more helpful strategies. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and improving day-to-day coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies, teaching practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier interpersonal interactions. It can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanna "Jo" Hadley works with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques from these approaches to find the best fit. She partners with clients to set clear, achievable steps toward their goals.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients connect in ways that suit their schedules and daily lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from different locations, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful therapeutic work together.

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