Timothy McIntyre
LCSW
Missouri
Practical relational therapy for life and relationships
Continue with TimothyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149003365; LCSW, Missouri / 2013044527
- NPI
- 1588071286
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Relational focus
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT and mindfulness
About Timothy
Timothy McIntyre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people untangle relationship and life stress. He listens for what matters to each person and helps them find clearer choices. Timothy writes plainly and works to make sessions practical and focused on change.
He uses a relational style that looks at thoughts, beliefs, and recurring patterns that cause daily distress. Sessions often involve noticing what has helped someone adapt and what now gets in the way. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and on Client-Centered methods to follow each person’s priorities.
Over two decades of practice shape his approach. Timothy earned a Master in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago and has worked in private practice, group practice, and corporate settings. That mix informs his understanding of work-related stress and life transitions.
In the room he combines practical tools with deeper exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Mindfulness ideas help people manage anxiety and stress in day-to-day moments.
People who come to him often want to address relationship strains, parenting challenges, identity concerns, or shifts in career and meaning. He also sees issues around eating, guilt, shame, attachment, and communication. Timothy’s work centers on helping individuals move toward clearer decisions and more manageable daily life.
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How Timothy’s approaches translate to online work
Timothy draws from Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and from Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities. Motivational Interviewing involves open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation for change, which can help with habits, substance concerns, and commitment issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and working at the client’s pace to address relationship or identity concerns.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change behavior. These practical steps are useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client work together to match goals, preferences, and what is most useful in session.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit into daily life and the goals you bring to therapy. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Timothy works with people on relationship issues, stress and anxiety, depression, parenting and career concerns, eating and intimacy-related issues, and many related topics such as attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a relational, client-centered style that focuses on thoughts, patterns, and what helps someone change. Techniques often include motivational approaches and CBT-informed exercises.
What background does the therapist have?
He has provided psychotherapy for over 20 years and has worked in private practice, group practice, and corporate settings, which gives him experience with work-related stress and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri, and also holds an LCSW in Illinois. He holds a Master in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the match and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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