Therapist profile
Donald "Bo" Hardy, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting matters
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- ADHD support
- CBT skills
- 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 on issues such as ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, anger, relationship strain, and life changes.
He spent much of his career supporting adults and students with disabilities at a nonprofit. There he led social skills groups, ran individual sessions, and taught social skills classes in local schools. That work shaped his practical focus on day-to-day coping and communication skills.
Before moving into counseling, he had a career in education and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in instrumental music education. He still performs and teaches music, and that background informs his relaxed, instructional approach in sessions.
In private practice since 2022, he works with adults on organization and attention challenges tied to ADHD, as well as on stress, sleep problems, substance-related concerns, grief, and parenting strain. He also supports people managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
His methods draw on attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices. He encourages practical goal setting that includes lifestyle factors like exercise and nutrition alongside therapeutic work.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this can help people notice how they approach closeness, trust, and communication in present-day relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It often involves concrete tasks and skill practice that translate well to remote sessions, such as thought records and behavior experiments.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods and exercises to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home or work day. It can allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, reduce travel time, and let people practice skills between appointments. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, aim to match the style and tools of sessions to everyday life so therapeutic work fits practical routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Arizona
Languages
English
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What concerns does he address around family life?
He helps people with parenting stress, family problems, fatherhood issues, and family of origin concerns.
What style of therapy does he use in sessions?
Sessions draw from attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness approaches to keep conversations practical and skills-focused.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional work experience, including nonprofit and solo practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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