Therapist profile
Timothy "Tim" Nordstrom, LCSW
Montana
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Montana / BBH-LCSW-LIC-567
- NPI
- 1255510749
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
About
- Stress management
- Relationship patterns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Timothy
Timothy "Tim" Nordstrom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with 30 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, addictions, ADHD, grief, and life transitions.
Tim focuses on understanding what each person is facing before suggesting tools. He listens first, then explains how therapy works and what to expect. He uses clear, practical language to answer questions like what is happening, why it is happening, and how to move toward change.
Sessions often include skill building and education about stress and behavior. Tim draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small changes. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take steps that fit those values.
His background includes work in a busy internal medicine practice, school social work, and private practice. That variety means he has experience with short-term focused work and with longer term support, depending on what a person needs.
Tim is also a musician and sometimes brings creative elements like music into sessions when it fits the person's goals. He encourages practical steps people can use between meetings to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
How sessions work
How Tim uses therapeutic approaches online
Tim often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings while choosing values-based steps, which can help with codependency, anxiety, and life changes.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and then try specific experiments to shift them. CBT is practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his approach as well, which means he prioritizes understanding each person's perspective and working at their pace.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tim treats technique as collaborative rather than fixed. He will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust based on how things are going.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Remote meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid commuting, or use a quieter moment in the day to attend a session. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to the online setting so work continues between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, addictions, ADHD, grief, and life changes.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He listens first and then provides clear psychoeducation. Sessions focus on practical skills, exploring patterns, and deciding on steps that fit each person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working in medical settings, schools, and private practice.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Montana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or regional considerations when scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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