Licensed clinical social worker recordIdaho
Jodyne(Jody) Bilstrom, LCSW
Idaho
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Idaho
- LCSW, licence LCSW-35028
- NPI
- 1801293857
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Idaho
These details come from information Jodyne(Jody) supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and depression
About Jodyne(Jody)
Jodyne (Jody) Bilstrom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 30 years of experience. She has a master's degree from the University of Illinois and three decades in social work and counseling. Jody focuses on trauma, grief, chronic health issues, depression, and anxiety among other concerns.
Her background includes long-term work in mental health and experience with chronic illness. For the last ten years she has run a private practice concentrating on trauma and grief alongside mood and stress-related conditions. She helps people cope with loss, abuse, and the everyday strains that affect family life and relationships.
Jody’s approach is relaxed and straightforward. She listens, identifies strengths, and works with clients to build practical coping steps. Sessions are conversational and intended to help people sort through current problems and set manageable goals.
She uses a mix of methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods are used to address symptoms and to teach skills for handling stress, mood shifts, and trauma reactions.
Jody works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and identity concerns for LGBT clients. She also supports people facing caregiving strain, chronic pain or illness, and major life changes.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing different ways of responding; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help with anger, mood instability, and some self-destructive behaviors.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. That collaborative discussion shapes which methods get emphasized in sessions and how skills are practiced between meetings.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using real-life examples from everyday routines during sessions and practicing skills between meetings to help carry changes into daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is laid back and conversational. She focuses on identifying strengths and teaching practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional social work and counseling experience, including ten years running a private practice focused on trauma and grief.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers