Tim Masters

(he/him)

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Accepts 60 insurances

LISW

7 years of experience

Virtual

LISW

7 years of experience

Virtual

I am licensed as a clinical social worker in Ohio, Maine, California, and Wyoming, with 8 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 others. 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!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

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.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have significant experience with assessment and diagnosis, having done thousands of assessments over the last eight years. Additionally, I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I most often work with adults, ages 18 to 64, but 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.

About Tim Masters

Tim Masters offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal in California; Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California; CalViva Health (Medi-Cal) in California; Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal) in California; Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal) in California; Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California; Health Net (Medi-Cal) in California; Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal in California; L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California; Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California; Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) in California; San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California; Buckeye Health Plan in Ohio; Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid) in Ohio; CareSource - Medicaid in Ohio; Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan in Ohio; UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Ohio.

Identifies as

Man

Specializes in

Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression ADHDObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Self EsteemTrauma and PTSD

Serves ages

Licensed in

California Maine Ohio Wyoming

Accepts

Aetna Aetna - Medicare All Savers Ambetter Anthem AvMed Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Shield Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal Blue Shield of California - Medicare Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Buckeye Health Plan Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)Buckeye Health Plan - MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)CareSource - Medicaid Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Cash Central California Alliance for Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)Cigna Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)EAP:Cigna EAP:Evernorth EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum Evernorth Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden Rule Harvard Pilgrim Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare Health Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal Humana - Medicare Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)L.A. Care Covered L.A. Care Covered Direct L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care PASC-SEIU Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan Medical Mutual of Ohio Optum OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Oscar Oxford Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Scripps Health Plan Sharp Health Plan Surest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health Tufts Health/Cigna United Medical Resources UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance UnitedHealthcare Shared Services UnitedHealthcare StudentResources UnitedHealthcare/Optum UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare WellCare

Appointments

Virtual

My 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 Management and Assessment 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.