Are you going through important life changes? Is conflict or a loss of connection destroying your relationship with your partner? Do you feel a loss of connection with yourself, your family, with others, or with God? Challenges are often disguised opportunities to learn new skills. Hope comes alive when we change the focus and the interpretations we give to our experiences free from our own destructive judgments and those of others. Together, let's leverage dynamic change strategies, spiritual principles, and my 30 years of clinical experience to create an atmosphere where hope and health improves your relationships and your quality of living. I help adults ages 25+, address relationship crises such as escalating conflict; grief and loss; breakdowns in communication; issues at home and work; self-esteem; co-dependency; boundaries; and the role that trauma often plays in getting stuck and staying stuck in addictive behavior patterns.
Education
1999 MS-MFT, University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI)
1988 MDIV, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, (Fort Worth, Texas)
1985 BA - Philosophy, Morehouse, College (Atlanta, Georgia)
License, Certifications & Awards
2021 Florida Certified Telehealth Practitioner
2021 Florida Certified Master's Level Addicition Professional
2021 Minnesota Approved Supervisor MFT
2018 Florida Qualified Supervisor MFT/MHC
2018 Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Florida Board of Social Work, MFT, and MHC
2015 Licensed in Clinical Social Work, MN Board of Social Work
2001 Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
1995 Ordained in Christian Ministry, Farish Street Baptist Church (Jackson, MS)
1983 Licensed in Christian Ministry, Farish Street Baptist Church (Jackson, MS)
Additional Training
2024 Gottman Therapy - Level 1
2023 C0-occurring Disorders Intensive
2023 Florida Supervisor Update
2018 Brief Strategic Family Therapy
2017 AAMFT Fundamentals of Supervision (Didactic/Interactive)
2017 Functional Family Therapy
2013 Motivational Interviewing Certification (Introductory and Intermediate)
2013 Myers Briggs Type Indicator Certification
2008 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification (Group Skills and Individual Therapy Modes)
Professional Activities and Memberships
* International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
Additional areas of focus: Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Aging and geriatric issues, Military and veterans issues, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MN LICSW 24988
MN LMFT 1170
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Josef Hardwick. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
A very understanding and wise man. Although I have only known him for 2 weeks, I feel very safe and hopeful in his technique and care.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Josef for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Josef (Kevin) has a calm demeanor and easy to talk with. He is very relatable, provides great resources, and follows up in a timely manner.
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Josef for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues