Tim Masters

Compassionate, practical therapy for mood and stress

LCSW Wyoming

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Tim

Tim Masters is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and the fallout of trauma. He brings a practical, collaborative stance to therapy and works with each person to build a treatment plan tailored to their specific circumstances and goals.

Background and approach

With an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, he supports clients facing challenges such as depression, bipolar symptoms, obsessive-compulsive concerns, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief. His practice emphasizes evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside skills-based approaches to improve coping, motivation, and emotional regulation.

Tim frames therapy as a committed process that asks for active participation from clients while providing steady guidance and structure. Based in Wyoming and holding LCSW credentials, he aims to make the work manageable and relevant so people can move toward clearer thinking, healthier routines, and improved daily functioning.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Tim often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical tools for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive thoughts. He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for clients struggling with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These formats make it easier to maintain regular appointments around work, family, or geographic constraints and allow clients to access structured, skills-based therapy from their chosen location.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tim commonly address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and career or life change struggles.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to provide structured, skills-based work and goal-oriented conversations.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Tim has five years of clinical experience working with clients on mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic and social anxiety, and other related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Wyoming; credential details include CA LCSW 116660 and ME LCSW LC21765 as provided.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English only, and Tim is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Wyoming, Ohio, Maine, California

Languages

English