- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Donald
Donald "Bo" Hardy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and career struggles, and other life changes young adults often face.
Before moving into private practice, he spent much of his career working in education and with a nonprofit. That work included helping adults and students with disabilities build workplace social skills. He led group and individual work and taught social skills classes in local schools.
Since 2022 he has run a solo practice while working with clients online. He brings experience supporting people with parenting and fatherhood concerns, anger, grief, addiction, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and chronic illness or pain. He also works with attachment issues and family of origin concerns.
His approach draws on several methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness. In sessions he aims to listen, reflect back what he hears, and help people try concrete skills for day-to-day problems.
He also pays attention to lifestyle factors like exercise and nutrition as part of overall wellness. New clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin working on goals and practical next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions can explore patterns in relationships, attachment concerns, and how they affect current stress and intimacy issues. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflection. In remote sessions this means the therapist mirrors what the client says and helps clarify priorities and goals in plain terms.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT techniques over video or phone can include homework, thought records, and short skills practice between sessions to manage anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, and work or study stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods to try, adjust plans as progress unfolds, and select skills that fit each person's life and goals.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are easier to fit around school or work commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, career and relationship difficulties, and other life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening plus practical methods from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based work to try skills and solve problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience, including work in education, nonprofit settings, and solo practice since 2022.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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