Joanna "Jo" Hadley , LCSW

Joanna "Jo" Hadley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Montana who blends clinical training with practical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and major life changes. She brings a client-centered approach to care and adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals. As a certified grief educator, she has particular experience guiding people through loss and bereavement with sensitivity and compassion.

Jo has worked with a range of communities, including families involved in foster care and adoption, teen parents, and LGBTQ individuals, and she addresses concerns such as self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, compassion fatigue, and coping with chronic illness and aging. Her practice also includes support for hospice and end-of-life questions, sexual health and sexuality, and exploring life purpose and self-love.

With a background that emphasizes respect and practical skills, she uses structured techniques alongside empathic listening to help clients build coping strategies and make meaningful changes. Joanna aims to empower people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life and to provide steady support throughout that process.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Joanna "Jo" Hadley works with several proven therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work - it helps with self-exploration, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanna collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines structured techniques and compassionate listening to build a plan that can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals who adapt the work to each individual.