Therapist profile
Donald "Bo" Hardy, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Alabama / LPC03819; LPC, Arizona / LPC-21917
- NPI1902361512
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Donald
Donald "Bo" Hardy is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Alabama with 10 years of experience. He works with adults on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes, and also addresses issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep trouble, and career concerns.
He spent much of his career in education and nonprofit work, helping adults and students with disabilities build interpersonal and workplace skills. That background shaped how he structures sessions - practical, skill-focused, and often centered on specific goals clients can try between meetings.
In solo practice since 2022, he combines talk therapy with clear strategies drawn from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness. Sessions often include skills for managing overwhelming thoughts, regulating emotions, and improving communication. Clients work on small, doable steps rather than broad promises.
He also brings experience with attachment-based and client-centered ways of working. That means attention to relationship patterns and a focus on listening to what each person needs in the moment. He uses this to help people untangle recurring problems like control issues, family of origin concerns, and intimacy-related worries.
Outside of clinical work he values music and an active lifestyle, and he discusses how exercise and nutrition can support mental health. To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to set focused, realistic goals together.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and connection with others. Online sessions can use this lens to notice recurring interaction habits and practice new ways of relating in real life.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In sessions clients learn practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts, change response patterns, and build routines that reduce stress and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to decide which methods to use based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That choice can shift over time as progress or new concerns emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so clients can maintain regular appointments. He will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit practical life needs and support steady skill-building.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, career problems, sleep issues, and life transitions.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening alongside techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based work to teach practical skills and coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience, including nonprofit and educational roles focused on interpersonal skills and workplace support.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.