- 30 years experience
- Trauma and grief focus
- Strengths-based 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 has run a private practice for the last 10 years focused on trauma, grief, chronic health issues, depression, and anxiety.
Her approach is relaxed and down-to-earth. She aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are collaborative and geared toward finding practical steps that fit each person’s life.
Jody focuses on identifying strengths and building on them. She helps people sort through what feels difficult right now and find ways to move forward. Humor and warmth often ease tense moments during sessions.
She has experience helping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and intimacy issues, eating struggles, sleep problems, anger, bipolar challenges, and ADHD. Her additional focus areas include topics such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, divorce and separation, and domestic violence.
Jody uses a mix of therapeutic methods tailored to each person. She has found online counseling to be effective for many issues and creates treatment plans that match a client’s goals and needs. She aims to support and empower people taking steps toward a more satisfying life.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and small actions that move someone toward a life they care about and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on patterns of thinking and behavior. It breaks down problems into manageable steps and teaches practical tools for changing unhelpful habits, which can help with sleep problems, anxiety, and mood challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jody will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors the plan as progress is made and checks in regularly to make sure the methods feel helpful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing conversations from a familiar setting. Some formats may be shorter or simpler, which can suit quick check-ins or steady skill practice. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find that regular online appointments help keep momentum between visits and make consistent progress possible.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include addictions, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, bipolar, and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is laid back and supportive. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and taking practical steps that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 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 where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Idaho.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.