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Jodyne(Jody) Bilstrom, LCSW
Idaho
LCSW - trauma and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma and grief focus
- Practical skills work
About Jodyne(Jody)
Jodyne (Jody) Bilstrom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho with 30 years of clinical social work and counseling experience. She has a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a long background in mental health and chronic health issues. Jody has run a private practice for the last decade focused on trauma, grief, chronic health problems, depression, and anxiety.
Her style is relaxed and down-to-earth. She listens without judgment and uses plain, practical talk. Sessions often focus on identifying strengths and building small, manageable habits that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Jody draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses elements of Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when they fit the problem. These approaches guide concrete skills practice, coping strategies, and attention to values and emotions.
Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also works with a range of related issues such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, relationship communication problems, and separation or divorce.
Jody asks new clients to use an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can learn what matters most to them. Her fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Jody uses structured approaches in online sessions
Jody commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in plain, practical ways: identifying patterns of thinking that increase worry or low mood, testing those thoughts with real-life experiments, and building new habits that reduce symptoms. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and many daily problems.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and practice actions that align with those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. ACT can help with chronic health issues, grief, and coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jody discusses options with each person and uses the methods that match their goals and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts techniques based on what is helpful in early sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The biography does not list specific online formats, so clients are asked to check current session options when they sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises for video or phone use so skills practice fits everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is relaxed and practical, using plain talk and skill-building. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways to respond.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional social work and counseling experience, including a decade in private practice focused on trauma, grief, and chronic health issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with a master’s degree from the University of Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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