- CBT
- DBT skills
- Emotion-focused work
About Timothy
Timothy Porter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wyoming with three years of post-licensure experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Timothy also helps people carrying guilt and shame and addresses challenges tied to fatherhood, family problems, and purpose in life.
Timothy uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people sort through difficult feelings. He prefers short, practical steps alongside time to name and understand painful emotions. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what can change next.
His approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and on dialectical strategies to manage intense feelings. Emotion-focused ideas are used when people want to understand attachment and closeness, and solution-focused work helps set small, achievable goals. He adapts the mix based on each person’s situation.
In sessions, Timothy listens for patterns that keep someone stuck in guilt or shame and looks for small shifts that ease daily life. He offers concrete skills for coping, communication, and managing urges tied to process addictions or substance use. He also supports people dealing with loneliness, anger, or compassion fatigue.
Timothy works in English and practices in Wyoming. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
How Timothy applies his methods in online sessions
Timothy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test unhelpful beliefs that feed guilt or anxiety. DBT offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behavior, and improving distress tolerance.Choosing the right approach is part of the process and will be a collaborative decision. He will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most in session and daily life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical advantages of remote work include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week, options for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and fewer needs to travel. Timothy aims to make sessions useful and to match methods to what someone can realistically practice between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wyoming, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting concerns, and guilt and shame among other areas.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses a mix of practical steps and emotion-focused conversation to name the feeling, track the thoughts that feed it, and try small changes to reduce its hold.
What is his professional background?
Timothy is an LCSW with three years of experience working with people on mood, addiction, and relationship issues.
Where does he practice and how is he licensed?
He practices in Wyoming and holds the credential LCSW. His documented licensing includes WY LCSW and MT LCSW.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.