Profile / United States
Timothy McIntyre, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Client-centered
About Timothy
Timothy McIntyre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. He practices in Missouri and helps people handle relationship strain, anxiety, depression, stress, parenting concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He works with individuals to spot the thoughts and habits that cause distress. He talks through how people adapted to past events and which patterns still cause difficulty. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long theory talks.
Timothy uses a mix of well-known approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. He combines direct problem-solving with time to reflect on deeper life patterns. That means homework or small experiments between sessions when those steps feel useful.
He trained at Loyola University of Chicago and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Missouri. His background includes private practice, group practice, and corporate work, which informs how he addresses work-related stress and role demands.
People meet him for help with blended family issues, attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and the practical fallout of separation or divorce. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, eating-related concerns, guilt, and questions about commitment.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused. Timothy helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try different responses, and track whether new habits make daily life better.
How Timothy blends CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness online
Timothy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT sessions tend to be structured and task-oriented, which helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns.He also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their goals and values. Mindfulness methods are used alongside these approaches to slow down reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can reduce rumination and heated reactions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That choice can be adjusted as progress is made or new issues emerge.
Specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel by removing commute time and allowing quicker check-ins. They also let people try brief practice exercises during the week and bring what happens in everyday life directly into session for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does he help with most often?
He commonly helps with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, parenting concerns, and intimacy-related problems, plus related areas like attachment and communication.
How does he describe his therapy style?
He uses practical, relational work that looks at thoughts and patterns causing daily distress and combines problem-solving with reflection on life adaptations.
How much experience does he have?
He has been providing psychotherapy for 20 years, including private practice and corporate settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Missouri and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.