Therapist profile
Timothy McIntyre, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149003365; LCSW, Missouri / 2013044527
- NPI1588071286
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Anger management
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Timothy
Timothy McIntyre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience working in Missouri and Illinois. He helps people who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. He also addresses issues like self-esteem, career concerns, parenting stresses, and intimacy-related problems.
He bases his work on the relationship with each person and pays attention to thoughts and patterns that lead to distress. Sessions focus on understanding how someone has adapted to life and identifying what still helps and what no longer serves them. Conversations are practical and aimed at clearer choices, not at quick fixes.
Timothy uses a mix of approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That allows him to shift between exploring deep patterns and using straightforward skills for day-to-day coping. He draws on experience from private practice, group practice, and corporate settings when work stress is part of the problem.
He earned a Master in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Missouri. His background includes two decades of psychotherapy with a wide range of concerns, including eating and food-related issues, blended family and fatherhood matters, codependency, and grief over separation or divorce.
People who come to him often want clear ways to handle anger and communication problems, reduce workplace tension, or regain control over persistent negative thoughts. He helps people talk through patterns, try new responses, and decide what next steps make sense for their life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the relationship and listening. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood while deciding what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and homework to reduce reactivity and improve responses to anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing skills that calm impulsive responses and reduce rumination.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match current goals and preferences. That may mean leaning on CBT skills for immediate coping, using mindfulness practices between sessions, or exploring deeper patterns when time allows.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, and let people use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or being on camera is not convenient. The emphasis is on practical ways to fit sessions into everyday life and on adapting methods to what works for the individual.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside related issues such as stress, communication problems, intimacy concerns, and relationship difficulties.
What style of therapy does he use for temper management?
He combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to identify triggers and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy in private practice, group practice, and corporate settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Missouri and practices in Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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