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- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and depression
About Jodyne(Jody)
Jodyne (Jody) Bilstrom, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in Idaho and has 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on trauma, grief, chronic health issues, depression, and anxiety, and uses approaches she lists such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Jody runs a private practice and notes that online counseling has been effective for many concerns.
Her style is described in plain terms as laid back and practical. She looks for strengths clients already have and helps them apply those strengths to current problems. Sessions are intended to be a place for straightforward discussion about what is difficult now and how to move forward.
Bilstrom's background spans mental health and chronic health settings. She holds a master's degree from the University of Illinois and has spent the last decade in private practice focused on trauma, grief, and chronic illness in addition to mood and anxiety concerns. Her three decades of experience include helping people cope with stress, abuse, loss, addiction, and changes in life circumstances.
Common issues she addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, stress, depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, intimacy-related issues, body image and eating or sleeping problems. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and relationship communication problems.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Jody does not work with international clients. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying values and learning small actions that match those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and practicing different ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms. It can help with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead and responds to what matters most in the moment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jody will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend techniques from these methods that fit the situation. That decision is made together and can change as needs change.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting therapy into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and options for less visual focus if someone prefers not to be on camera. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to follow up after a health change or to maintain consistency during life transitions.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, intimacy-related issues, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is laid back and practical. She focuses on clients' strengths and uses straightforward discussion to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional social work and counseling experience, including the last 10 years in private practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Idaho.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.