Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Tim (Timothy) McNichol, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149020101
- NPI
- 1861790446
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Tim 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Tim
Timothy McNichol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues connected to sexuality and LGBT identity. Tim also helps with caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and career or life-purpose questions.
Tim uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style in sessions. He starts from a person’s current situation and helps identify strengths they already have. Conversations are practical and focused on concrete steps that feel doable in everyday life. He draws on several approaches to match what a client needs rather than sticking to a single method.
Sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and attention to thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. Mindfulness and breathing or grounding techniques are used when they fit the moment. When emotions run high, Tim may include strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help regulate feelings and reduce reactive behavior.
He also works with people dealing with end-of-life concerns, hospice-related stress, and somatic symptoms where physical illness and mood interact. Tim mentions personal routines that support balance, like gardening, being outdoors, running, movement or dance, and reading fiction.
To begin, visitors are invited to use the site matching process to schedule an initial session. The LCSW credential and Illinois licensure are noted on his profile.
BHow sessions work
How Tim applies key approaches during online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can better understand their own thoughts and choices. It helps people clarify priorities and decide what changes matter most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques teach concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving tolerance for distress, and managing conflict in relationships.Finding the best approach is part of the first few sessions. Tim works collaboratively to see which methods fit someone’s goals and daily life. He adapts tools and pacing based on what the person needs and what feels practical for them.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people choose whether to use video or other supported formats when available, which can help with focus, bandwidth, or comfort during a session. Tim will discuss which format matches a person’s goals when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and somatization.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and integrates several therapies to fit what the person needs. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on skills and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood, relationship, and life-transition concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers