- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Donald
Donald "Bo" Hardy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with ten years of professional experience. He works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, relationship struggles, and career or parenting pressures. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
He earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Before moving into private practice he spent many years in education and later worked eight years at a nonprofit supporting adults and students with disabilities. That work included teaching social skills classes and leading group and individual interventions.
Since 2022 he has run a solo practice alongside remote work with online clients. His background in teaching shows up in how he explains strategies and practices during sessions. He talks through problem-solving, goal setting, and skills training in clear, direct language.
His approach draws from attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and mindfulness practices. That mix is applied to everyday problems such as sleep issues, anger, coping with life changes, grief, and chronic health concerns.
He often focuses on setting achievable goals that link mental health and general wellness. Exercise and nutrition are regular topics when clients want to improve mood and energy. The first sessions typically identify a few concrete targets to work on together.
Approaches used and how online work fits
This therapist draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change reactions and behaviors. DBT provides specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anger and relationship stress.He also uses client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to help people feel heard while exploring patterns that show up in relationships. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.
Confirm the session formats before booking to know what this practice currently offers. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family responsibilities, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed. It can also let people use practices like DBT skills coaching and CBT homework in their regular environment so they can try strategies between sessions and discuss how they went.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, relationship and career concerns, parenting issues, grief, and related topics.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness approaches focused on practical skill building and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience including eight years at a nonprofit and time in solo practice since 2022.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.