- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Practical skills
About Joseph
Joseph Hansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, career challenges, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can take now to feel steadier and more confident. Joseph draws on eight years of clinical experience and a background that includes long-term service in the United States Air Force.
He approaches sessions with a collaborative, down-to-earth style. He listens first, then helps people name what matters and set small, doable goals. Techniques come from common, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, explained in plain language during sessions.
Joseph also uses attachment-focused ideas to help people understand their relationships and how those patterns affect work and wellbeing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when clients need concrete tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Sessions often mix problem-solving with skill practice and reflection.
His background includes 17.5 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he worked in Security Forces and readiness roles. That experience shaped his interest in resilience, teamwork, and supporting first responders and veterans. He also serves on a local board focused on substance recovery work.
Joseph works with adults on workplace issues, life purpose, relationship conflict, and trauma-related concerns like panic and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are conversational but focused, and he aims to help people leave each meeting with one clear next step.
How these approaches guide online work and wellbeing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction at work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that cause problems and practicing new, healthier habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and workplace stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication. It can help with relationship conflict, loneliness, and trust issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as session formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as planning shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time to an office. It also allows continuing therapy while relocating within the therapist's permitted region. The focus in online sessions is the same as in person - clear goals, practical tools, and regular steps toward feeling better at work and in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joseph commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, PTSD, first responder concerns, and relationship conflicts.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes listening, goal-setting, and practical skills. Sessions mix conversation with exercises and homework when helpful.
What background informs his work?
He has eight years of clinical experience and spent 17.5 years in the U.S. Air Force in Security Forces and readiness roles. That background informs his focus on resilience and supporting veterans and first responders.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an MT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Montana, and practices from Montana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prices depend on the subscription plan.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.