Therapist profile
Jodyne(Jody) Bilstrom, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and family concerns
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- Trauma informed approaches
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Jodyne(Jody)
Jodyne (Jody) Bilstrom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho with 30 years of professional practice. She has a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and three decades of experience in mental health and chronic health settings. Jody works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and the strains that come with life changes.
Her recent private practice has emphasized trauma, grief, and chronic health issues alongside mood and anxiety concerns. She also supports people dealing with addictions, intimacy-related problems, body image and eating or sleeping difficulties. Additional areas she often addresses include anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and concerns tied to aging or caregiving stress.
Jody’s style is relaxed and straightforward. She listens without judging and helps clients identify strengths they can use in everyday life. Sessions mix practical skills and conversational reflection so people can try small changes between meetings.
She draws from established methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. Those approaches are used to address thoughts, behavior patterns, emotions, and relationship concerns one step at a time.
Many clients come wanting help sorting through grief, trauma, or the ongoing stress of chronic illness. Jody focuses on clear, manageable goals and supports people as they practice new ways of coping. To begin, readers are asked to use the online intake and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Jody uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other methods. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-based action so people can focus on what matters despite difficult feelings. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and testing it with concrete behavior changes that reduce distress and improve routine functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Decisions about which techniques to try are collaborative and can change as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Choosing an online arrangement can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel, and reduce time away from work or caregiving. The therapist will discuss practical logistics and how certain techniques translate to remote sessions so clients can use the tools between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and related areas such as addictions, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is laid back and direct. She listens, helps identify strengths, and uses practical skills alongside reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional social work and counseling experience, including a decade in private practice focused on trauma and chronic health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Idaho with a master’s degree from the University of Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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