Tim Masters
I am licensed as a clinical social worker in Ohio, Maine, California, and Wyoming, with 9 years of clinical work experience. I got my MSW from The Ohio State University, specializing in mental health treatment. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, bipolar disorder, and OCD, amongst other problems. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Your treatment plan will be personalized to meet your unique and specific needs. Therapy takes commitment and hard work, and I am excited that you have chosen to start down the path to recovery. I look forward to working together!
I am licensed as a clinical social worker in Ohio, Maine, California, and Wyoming, with 9 years of clinical work experience.
First session
Our first session will consist of an assessment to get an idea of your psychiatric history, personal history, and recent stressors that have led to you seeking treatment. We will then agree on a plan to address your condition(s). The first session is also an opportunity for us to see if we are a good fit for each other.
Strengths
I have significant experience with assessment and diagnosis, having done thousands of assessments over the last nine years. Additionally, I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders.
Ideal clients
I most often work with adults, ages 18 to 64, and have experience working with a diverse range of client backgrounds. I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders, but have worked with clients with many different behavioral health conditions. Other top conditions I work with are PTSD, OCD, and adjustment disorders.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is the most widely used therapy for mental health conditions. I have experience using CBT for treating depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am also trained in a specialized form called CBT-E for eating disorders.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have experience using DBT with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
CAMS is a specialized treatment to address suicidal ideation. I have experience using this with clients to reduce suicidality and self-harm.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is used to educate clients about specific mental health conditions, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options as well as coping mechanisms and self-help strategies, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and support and resources for individuals and families.
Supportive
Supportive therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance to help individuals alleviate symptoms, improve self-esteem, and enhance coping skills. It emphasizes emotional support, encouragement, and validation during difficult times.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 116660
- OhioLicense I.2203527-SUPV
- WyomingLicense LCSW-1227