Joseph Hansen

Joseph Hansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana with eight years of experience in mental health care. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career struggles, and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with isolation and loneliness and offers coaching to build motivation and clarity.

Joseph centers sessions on each person’s strengths and story. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to set achievable goals. Sessions aim to be practical and focused, with concrete tools to manage day-to-day challenges.

Before becoming a therapist, Joseph spent 17.5 years in the United States Air Force in Security Forces and as a Readiness NCO. That background shaped his sense of discipline, flexibility, and respect for different cultures and experiences. He also serves as the president of the board at Dynamic Recovery, an organization that supports people working through substance use concerns.

In the room he draws on several evidence-based methods, tailoring techniques to what each person prefers and needs. He balances skill-building with listening and reflection so clients leave sessions with clearer options and small steps to try between meetings.

People who come for help often want relief from persistent worry, better relationships at work or home, or ways to reconnect when feeling cut off. Joseph aims to build a steady, collaborative process that helps people regain confidence and move toward the life they want.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when feelings are hard. It often helps people who feel stuck or unsure about direction by turning values into practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety and break unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then recommend techniques to try. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan as needed so work in therapy matches real life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and can shorten commute time or allow quick check-ins during a break at work. It can also support steady progress when juggling job demands or relocation. Talk with the therapist about how you want to structure appointments and which methods to prioritize so sessions feel useful and manageable.