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MA Psychologist 4312

Dr. Joanne Hadlock, MA Psychologist 4312

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Joanne

Dr. Joanne Hadlock is a Massachusetts-based psychologist with an MA and more than 35 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

Her career spans university clinics, independent practice, and corporate counseling focused on job transition, giving her a broad, flexible skill set for working with adults and aging clients. She blends humanistic, client-centered values with practical techniques to address a wide range of life challenges.

Her practice addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, career questions, and ADHD among other issues. Dr.

Hadlock draws from multiple evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes collaboration and respect, inviting clients to explore insight while also applying pragmatic strategies when helpful.

Sessions aim to balance emotional understanding with skill-building and problem-solving. Dr.

Hadlock’s background in coaching and career counseling complements therapeutic work for those navigating life transitions or searching for clearer direction. Her practice language is English and she provides sessions from Massachusetts.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify personal values and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for stress, life transitions, and situations where clients want to build a values-driven direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skills practice, making it well suited for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people explore emotional responses and strengthen relational bonds by creating new patterns of emotional connection; it can be especially helpful for relational and attachment-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative decision. The therapist works with each client to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds and bringing together insight-oriented and solution-focused strategies when appropriate.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options allow clients to engage in skills practice, structured exercises, reflective conversations, and coaching-style work from wherever they are located in Massachusetts, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and flexible, combining humanistic, client-centered values with practical interventions to foster insight and apply concrete coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has over 35 years of clinical experience working in university settings, independent practice, and corporate counseling related to job transition.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an MA and is licensed as Psychologist MA 4312, and she practices in Massachusetts.
In which language are sessions offered?
Therapy is offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Joanne can help with

Dr. Joanne Hadlock works with clients on family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching.

How Joanne approaches therapy

Joanne's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Joanne is an MA Psychologist 4312 practicing in Massachusetts, with 35 years of clinical experience.