- 30 years experience
- Strengths focused
- Compassionate approach
About Jodyne(Jody)
Jodyne (Jody) Bilstrom is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She holds a master's degree from the University of Illinois and has spent most of her career in mental health and chronic health care. Jody runs a private practice in Idaho and aims to offer a calm, down-to-earth approach to counseling.
Her counseling style is relaxed and straightforward. She focuses on identifying strengths and helping people use those strengths to move past obstacles. Jody describes herself as supportive and compassionate and often brings a sense of humor into sessions when appropriate.
Jody has worked with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and chronic health challenges. She also helps with issues such as addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy or communication difficulties. Codependency and related patterns are part of her additional focus areas.
In sessions she tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. That can mean combining practical strategies with a client-centered, collaborative stance. She aims to make the work feel useful and relevant to everyday life.
Jody has run her private practice for the last ten years and has long experience supporting people through major life changes. She encourages anyone taking first steps toward change to notice the courage that involves and to expect steady, practical support along the way.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, useful steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful reactions and reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration to help people find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jody will listen to your goals and preferences and collaborate with you to choose and adapt methods that feel most useful. That process can include trying different strategies and adjusting what you do together over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between appointments. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online conversations let them focus on practical skills, check in without travel, and build habits that carry into daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include addictions, sleep and eating problems, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is laid back, supportive, and practical. She focuses on strengths and uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels difficult.
How much experience does she bring?
Jody has 30 years of professional social work and counseling experience, including a decade in private practice. Much of her work has been in mental health and chronic health care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in Idaho. She holds a masters degree from the University of Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are supported. The therapist tailors session length and focus to each person's needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.
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