Joseph Hansen, LCSW

Licensed in Montana · 8 years in practice

Joseph Hansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Montana: BBH-LCSW-LIC-62138 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1902538127 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Joseph

Joseph Hansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and major life changes. He draws on eight years of mental health experience and a direct, supportive style suited to people who want practical tools and honest conversation. Joseph emphasizes that clients know their own story and brings a strengths-based approach to sessions.

He listens first, then helps people set clear goals and practice skills that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, useful changes that add up over time. His background includes 17.5 years in the United States Air Force, where he worked in Security Forces and as a Readiness NCO. That experience shaped his interest in resilience, structure, and helping people adapt during transitions.

He also serves as President of the Board at Dynamic Recovery, an organization focused on substance abuse recovery. In sessions he uses a mix of methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance strategies, and client-centered talking to tailor the work to each person. He aims to make conversations straightforward and solutions practical.

The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Joseph offers virtual care from Montana and works with clients in English. He balances empathy with direction, helping people build confidence, manage panic or stress, and find clearer next steps in work and life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joseph lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Workplace issues

Approaches Joseph names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic and persistent worry. It helps with stress, panic attacks, and workplace strain.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try approaches, adjust as needed, and track what helps most over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for a face-to-face feeling, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, or text messaging for ongoing support. These options let people fit sessions around work or family demands, reduce travel time, and pick the format that best supports steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Joseph help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career issues, and coping with major life changes. He also supports those facing panic attacks, workplace strain, and relationship difficulties like infidelity or separation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and strengths-based, focusing on clear goals and practical skills. He listens closely, then works collaboratively to build coping strategies that fit daily life.

What is his professional background?

He has eight years of mental health experience and served 17.5 years in the United States Air Force. He is also President of the Board at Dynamic Recovery, a recovery-focused organization.

What credentials does he hold and where is he located?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated LCSW, and practices from Montana.

Are sessions offered in any other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different scheduling needs and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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