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- Stress and anxiety
- Career and coaching
- Relationship issues
About Joanne
Dr. Joanne Hadlock is an MA Psychologist licensed in Massachusetts with 35 years of practice. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, career transitions, addiction issues, grief, trauma, and many family-related challenges. Her work includes coaching and counseling across adult and aging populations.
Dr. Hadlock draws on several practical approaches in session. She uses Client-Centered methods to focus on each person's perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices into work on stress, anxiety, and coping with change.
Sessions are described as collaborative and flexible. She aims to combine insight with pragmatic strategies such as stress management, assertiveness training, and career counseling. This can include short-term solution-focused work or longer-term exploration depending on goals.
Her background includes university clinical settings, private practice, and corporate counseling for job transitions. That range informs a broad treatment style that adapts to different needs across adult and aging clients.
Dr. Hadlock also notes experience with adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, attachment and family-of-origin issues, and intimacy and commitment concerns. She offers meditation training as part of mindfulness work.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying personal values and taking committed action toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful change rather than symptom elimination.Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective and pacing. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and supports the person in finding their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental collaboration.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems. Sessions often include practical exercises and skill-building for issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past to identify which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs shift.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and the option to use video or phone for different kinds of sessions. These options can help fit therapy into daily life while the therapist and client focus on clear goals and measurable steps.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, career transitions, addictions, grief, trauma, and a wide range of family-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is flexible and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with practical strategies like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working in university settings, private practice, and corporate counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MA Psychologist 4312 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.