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Brian Timms

Brian Timms

Therapist · Oklahoma

Practical, strengths-focused therapy for life stressors

  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Affirming for LGBT

About Brian

Brian Timms is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. He offers straightforward support for issues like grief, depression, ADHD, and concerns related to identity and intimacy. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel more in control of daily life.

Brian uses a collaborative style that centers each person's goals and strengths. He listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try small, manageable changes. That can mean learning new ways to handle strong emotions, improving communication, or building routines to sleep and feel better.

Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and reflection. Brian adapts methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches depending on the issue. He explains choices plainly and checks in about what is or isn't helping.

Over 11 years of practice in Oklahoma have given him experience with many concerns, including trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, chronic illness, parenting questions, career strain, and sexual identity issues. He aims to make therapy a practical part of everyday life rather than an abstract process.

People who want direct, down-to-earth support for money-related stress, relationship questions, or major life shifts may find his approach useful. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Brian commonly draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the person's priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and building on their existing strengths to move forward.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep issues, and unhelpful behavior patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brian will work with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust plans if something isn't helping. That collaboration continues throughout care so the approach fits changing needs.

For practical matters, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid the need to travel. They also let people use mindfulness or skill-practice exercises in real-world moments, which can speed up progress when combined with regular meetings.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brian address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, career strain, and concerns related to LGBT identity.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical skill building and reflection to help clients make changes between sessions.

What is his background in therapy?

Brian has 11 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues, including trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and identity-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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