I am a licensed clinical social worker in Idaho with 3 decades of professional social work/counseling experience. I have a master's degree from the University of Illinois. My background has primarily been in the mental health field besides the very important area of chronic health issues. I have had a private practice the last 10 years that focused on trauma, grief and chronic health issues besides depression and anxiety. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I am here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgement. Online counseling is fairly new, and I've found it to be really effective for many issues. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
ID LCSW LCSW-35028
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Jody is the best! I am not sure how I would have made it through the last several months without her. She is more than a face on my screen, I feel she is my friend and truly cares. She has been amazing! Thank you so much!!!!
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Jodyne(Jody) for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Jody is a great listener, validates my feelings, and helps me with tools to manage my mental health and reach goals.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Jodyne(Jody) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Jody is an excellent therapist. She has great knowledge in all areas that I need help with. She is very compassionate and empathetic. I highly recommend Jody!
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Jodyne(Jody) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
I just love Jody, she has been so great and I always look forward to my sessions with her. She listens and provides suggestions when needed. I highly recommend Jody and am so grateful to have been matched with her
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Jodyne(Jody) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jodyne is amazing. She listens and she offers great tools moving forward.
Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Jodyne(Jody) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management