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Timothy "Tim" Nordstrom, LCSW
Montana
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness skills
- Practical psychoeducation
About Timothy
Timothy "Tim" Nordstrom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with 30 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, career shifts, addiction struggles, grief, and attention-related difficulties.
Tim uses clear, practical steps in sessions. He spends time listening first, then explains how therapy works. He teaches simple skills and frameworks so people can answer questions like "what is happening" and "how can I make lasting change".
His background includes work in primary care settings, schools, and private practice. In an internal medicine clinic he did short-term work focused on quality of life in as few as five sessions. He has also worked in schools across a full academic year and provided longer-term support in private practice.
Sessions often include psychoeducation and skills practice. Tim integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation is needed.
Tim is a musician who sometimes uses creative methods, such as music, when it helps the work. His style is straightforward and focused on practical change. People leave with tools they can use between sessions to manage stress, improve relationships, and handle life changes.
How his approaches translate to online work
Tim commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try different behaviors and track results. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people notice internal experiences and focus on values-based action rather than getting stuck in avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tim will review your goals and preferences and discuss which methods to try. He explains the reasoning behind exercises and invites feedback so the plan can change if something does not fit.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Tim uses the same teaching, homework, and skill-practice online as he does in person, aiming for practical steps people can use between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus parenting and career issues.
How would he describe his approach to therapy?
He listens first, then provides psychoeducation and practical skills. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a clinician, including work in primary care, schools, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MT LCSW, and practices in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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