Joseph Hansen, LCSW

Joseph Hansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career struggles, and big life transitions. He also offers coaching-style support for people seeking clearer direction and stronger day-to-day coping skills.

He centers sessions on each person’s own strengths and choices. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps to move forward. The tone is straightforward and supportive, with an emphasis on building useful skills and clearer thinking.

Joseph draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and commit to meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-based ideas support healing relationship patterns that affect mood and trust.

His background includes 17.5 years of service in the United States Air Force, where he worked in Security Forces and as a Readiness NCO. That experience shaped his focus on resilience and practical problem solving. He also serves as President of the Board of Directors at Dynamic Recovery, an organization that addresses substance use concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and are rooted in collaboration. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.

How specific approaches are used in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people get clear about what matters to them and to take steps that match those values. It’s often used when someone feels stuck or uncertain about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and learning new ways to respond. It’s commonly used for anxiety, panic, and workplace stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape trust and emotion regulation and can help when relationship patterns affect mood and connection.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that seem to fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, and clients are invited to offer feedback about what is working for them.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care while relocating or balancing work and home demands. Ask the therapist about how sessions are scheduled and what formats are currently offered to find the best match.