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Joseph Hansen

Joseph Hansen

LCSW

Practical therapy for stress and life change

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Montana

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness informed
  • Values based goals
  • Veteran aware

About Joseph

Joseph Hansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with eight years of experience in mental health. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. He also offers coaching to help people clarify goals and take practical steps forward.

Joseph begins by listening to what matters most to each person. He uses straightforward, practical conversation to help clients find small, manageable changes. Mindfulness practices are included when useful to help with stress and overwhelming thoughts.

His background includes 17.5 years in the United States Air Force, where he served in Security Forces and later as a Readiness NCO. That time shaped his focus on resilience, structure, and problem solving in everyday life. He also brings experience working with veterans and first responder issues.

Joseph blends approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and a client-centered stance to match each person's needs. Sessions emphasize real-life skills such as communication strategies, handling panic or anxiety, and making values-based decisions.

He works with people on concerns ranging from relationship problems and workplace stress to guilt, forgiveness, and life purpose. Joseph aims to help people notice their strengths, practice new skills, and make steady progress toward clearer goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple breathing or attention practices. It can help reduce reactivity to stress and make it easier to notice unhelpful patterns in everyday life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and connection, and it can support healthier communication and trust in current relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow follow-ups or brief check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and CBT-style homework to the online setting so clients can practice skills between sessions.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like panic, post-traumatic stress, workplace issues, and relationship problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that focuses on listening, building skills, and using mindfulness and values to guide decisions.

What is his professional background?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years in mental health and 17.5 years of prior service in the United States Air Force.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds an LCSW credential in Montana and provides services tied to that location.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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