Donald "Bo" Hardy, LPC
Practical therapy for ADHD, stress, and relationships
- ADHD-focused strategies
- Stress and anxiety support
- Career and life transitions
About Donald "Bo" Hardy
Donald "Bo" Hardy earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and brings a counselor's training to his therapeutic work. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and a National Board Certified Counselor, and he has built a decade-plus career supporting adults and young people through a wide range of life challenges.
Before establishing a solo practice in 2022, he spent eight years with a nonprofit organization helping adults and students with disabilities develop workplace interpersonal skills. In that role he worked with both groups and individuals and taught social skills classes in local schools. Since moving into private practice he has worked with online clients and in his own practice, combining clinical training with practical experience.
His background also includes a career in education and degrees in instrumental music education, and he continues to enjoy playing and performing while remaining a teacher at heart. Clinically, he has experience supporting people with ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and fatherhood concerns, anger management, life transitions, relationships, and career difficulties. He is an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, a credential that indicates specific training to help adults manage challenges related to ADHD.
He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward goals. An active lifestyle matters to him, and he often incorporates discussions about exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness when helping clients set achievable steps to improve mental health and daily functioning. He recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to meet each person where they are in the process.
Before establishing a solo practice in 2022, he spent eight years with a nonprofit organization helping adults and students with disabilities develop workplace interpersonal skills. In that role he worked with both groups and individuals and taught social skills classes in local schools. Since moving into private practice he has worked with online clients and in his own practice, combining clinical training with practical experience.
His background also includes a career in education and degrees in instrumental music education, and he continues to enjoy playing and performing while remaining a teacher at heart. Clinically, he has experience supporting people with ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and fatherhood concerns, anger management, life transitions, relationships, and career difficulties. He is an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, a credential that indicates specific training to help adults manage challenges related to ADHD.
He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward goals. An active lifestyle matters to him, and he often incorporates discussions about exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness when helping clients set achievable steps to improve mental health and daily functioning. He recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to meet each person where they are in the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donald "Bo" Hardy have?
Donald "Bo" Hardy has 10 years of experience.
Is Donald "Bo" Hardy a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are AL LPC LPC03819 and AZ LPC LPC-21917.
In which languages does Donald "Bo" Hardy provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Donald "Bo" Hardy located?
He is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Donald "Bo" Hardy as my therapist?
You can work with Donald "Bo" Hardy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donald "Bo" Hardy work with international clients?
Donald "Bo" Hardy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donald "Bo" Hardy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work and Personal Growth
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds and attachment patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses. In online sessions this approach can help clients explore patterns of trust, intimacy, and connection and work toward healthier relational habits.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and support while the client leads the pace and focus of change. This approach is helpful for people seeking a respectful, strengths-based space to process emotions and make valued changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties. CBT provides practical strategies and skills that can be practiced between sessions to support everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes reviewing what feels most useful and adapting techniques over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow a therapist-client relationship to fit different schedules, lifestyles, and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity through life transitions, access support from home or work, and choose formats that best support a client's communication style and daily routine.