Betty Jo "BJ" Snader , LCSW

Betty Jo "BJ" Snader is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions, bringing consistent respect, sensitivity, and compassion to each therapeutic relationship.

She customizes conversations and treatment plans to address each person’s distinct needs and circumstances, focusing on practical steps that support healthier, more fulfilling living. Betty Jo recognizes that seeking change takes courage and remains a steady source of support throughout the process, helping clients identify goals and navigate the challenges that follow.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Trauma, Addiction, and Mood

Betty Jo "BJ" Snader draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to the concerns she treats most often. For people coping with trauma and abuse, she uses research-informed methods designed to help individuals process difficult experiences and reduce ongoing distress, while emphasizing safety and pacing. For addictions and related challenges, she applies structured, goal-oriented strategies that focus on reducing harmful patterns and building practical coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Betty Jo works together with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so the work remains effective and relevant.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care in ways that suit individual circumstances.