Tim Masters

(he/him)

LISW, 8 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Intelligent
Direct
Authentic

About me

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!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

ADHD

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Man

Serves ages

Accepts

Cash - $88 per session

Aetna

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Lucent Health

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

GTEB

Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Health Net (Commercial)

Health Net (Medi-Cal)

Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

IHSS Healthy Workers

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Sutter Health Plan

Tufts Health

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Location

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 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.

, 4 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

May 22, 2025

I've worked with Tim for years and he's truly the best therapist I've had. I work in the mental health field and I recognize his skills. He challenges my beliefs, and I trust him with everything he says.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 23 with Tim

May 6, 2025

Throughout my time with Tim I have grown from an anxious unhappy hermit to becoming the most confident and authentic version of myself. This growth is a direct result of the tools Tim has given me, and the repeated practice of those tools during our sessions. I have truly rewired my brain and how I perceive the world and interact with others. Tim's positive attitude and sense of humor make him very relatable and make it easier to "swallow" the tougher "pills" to acknowledge where I need to grow.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 75 with Tim