Works with
How Timothy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Timothy
Timothy Rudder is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and related concerns. He practices from Missouri and brings six years of clinical experience to his work. Timothy speaks English and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
He keeps the first meetings straightforward. He listens to what feels most urgent, then helps set clear, practical goals. Sessions focus on small, doable steps so progress is easier to see.
Background and approach
He aims for an open, nonjudgmental tone where people can be honest about setbacks. Timothy uses several evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. He also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and motivate change.
Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or ambivalent about changing behaviors. Work with him may include coping skills for day-to-day stress, strategies for managing anger and cravings, and behavioral plans for sleep or routine. He also supports people facing grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, and issues with focus or motivation.
Timothy describes himself as caring and motivating. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals shape the work. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on availability.
What Timothy works with
Everything Timothy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Timothy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Timothy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anger, low motivation, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment awareness, helping with stress and emotional control.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Timothy treats therapy as a collaboration and will help decide which methods fit someone’s goals and day-to-day life. He combines techniques as needed and adjusts plans based on what the client finds helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when video is not possible, live chat can fit short check-ins, and text messaging lets clients share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum, try new skills between meetings, and fit sessions into work or family routines.
Questions people ask about Timothy
What problems does Timothy focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, grief, relationship or family concerns, and related issues like sleep and self-esteem.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions direct and practical, focusing on clear goals and step-by-step strategies while maintaining an open, nonjudgmental tone.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical practice as a licensed clinical social worker and over two decades of experience in the mental health field as a social worker.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.