- Client-centered approach
- Skill-based coaching
- Affirms LGBTQ identities
About Brian
Brian Timms is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, identity questions, and major life changes. He offers a straightforward, accepting way of working that aims to make difficult conversations easier to start. He focuses on building coping skills and clearer communication so daily life feels more manageable.
Brian uses short, direct sessions to identify what matters most to each person. He listens for patterns that cause pain and suggests small, practical steps to try between meetings. That often includes ways to manage sleep, handle anger, and improve self-esteem.
His practice pays particular attention to concerns common in LGBTQ people and to issues such as attachment, abandonment, and codependency. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, chronic health problems, and workplace stress. Brian aims to help people reconnect with their goals and values while addressing immediate problems.
He draws on several approaches depending on the person and the issue. This can mean using cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, client-centered work to clarify personal priorities, mindfulness to reduce overwhelm, or narrative methods to reshape the stories people tell about themselves.
Brian has 11 years of experience and holds an LCSW, licensed in Oklahoma. He prefers a collaborative style and invites people to test changes at a manageable pace. To begin, he encourages a brief matching step and then scheduling that fits each person’s routine.
How Brian Integrates Therapy Approaches Online
Brian often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and helping people name what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide next steps at their own pace.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on approach that looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and moods connect. CBT is useful for tackling anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and unhelpful thinking by practicing concrete techniques between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. He adjusts the mix of listening, skills practice, and reflection as progress unfolds.
Confirm the therapist's supported session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can try strategies in daily life. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus to what fits a person’s routine rather than forcing a one-size plan.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, ADHD, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He combines client-centered listening with skill-building to address immediate problems and longer-term goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Brian has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life stages, focusing on clear strategies and steady support.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LCSW, licensed in Oklahoma, and works with people within that regulatory context.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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