Jodyne(Jody) Bilstrom , LCSW

Jodyne (Jody) Bilstrom is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience practicing in Idaho. She earned a master's degree from the University of Illinois and has spent most of her career in mental health and chronic health settings. Jody runs a private practice focused on trauma, grief, chronic health issues, depression, and anxiety. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can speak openly.

Her style is relaxed and direct. She balances warmth and a sense of humor with steady support. Jody concentrates on helping people notice and build on their strengths so they can handle current problems more easily.

Jody works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses related topics such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, divorce and separation, communication problems, and body image struggles.

In sessions she adapts methods to each person. Jody uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and a client-centered stance. She tailors conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs and goals.

Jody offers help through online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She encourages anyone facing tough changes or loss to take the first step toward more manageable days.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values while managing painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people in identifying and naming emotional experiences, which can improve emotional regulation and strengthen how they respond to difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jody will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they set goals and adjust techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls give face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into daily life and keep consistent momentum toward change.