- Affirming care
- Practical coping
- Goal focused
About Brian
Brian Timms is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, identity questions, and big life changes. He offers straightforward, respectful care for people who want to feel more steady and connected in daily life.
He creates an affirming space for LGBT clients and for anyone dealing with relationship strain, grief, or shifting roles at home and work. Sessions focus on practical steps the client can try between meetings. Brian listens first, then helps shape goals that feel realistic and useful.
With 11 years of experience as an LCSW in Oklahoma, he brings experience across many concerns. That includes mood disorders like depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. He pays attention to how life events and identity fit together for each person.
Brian blends a few different ways of working to match what a person needs. He uses client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to calm the body, and narrative ideas to rethink personal stories. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people move toward change.
People can expect a collaborative style that emphasizes clear steps, compassion, and practical coping tools. To start, he asks about current struggles, what has helped before, and simple goals to work toward.
He creates an affirming space for LGBT clients and for anyone dealing with relationship strain, grief, or shifting roles at home and work. Sessions focus on practical steps the client can try between meetings. Brian listens first, then helps shape goals that feel realistic and useful.
With 11 years of experience as an LCSW in Oklahoma, he brings experience across many concerns. That includes mood disorders like depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. He pays attention to how life events and identity fit together for each person.
Brian blends a few different ways of working to match what a person needs. He uses client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to calm the body, and narrative ideas to rethink personal stories. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people move toward change.
People can expect a collaborative style that emphasizes clear steps, compassion, and practical coping tools. To start, he asks about current struggles, what has helped before, and simple goals to work toward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
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
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change or keep in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and support better sleep and stress management.Picking the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs and then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can shift as progress is made or needs change.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep progress going between appointments. Some formats are better for brief check-ins or for people who prefer not to be on camera; others suit longer work on relationships and personal history. The focus is on finding a setup that suits the client's routine and helps them use therapy tools in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas listed include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, parenting and caregiving stress, identity issues, and sleep or anger concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Brian combines client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational interviewing to create useful tools for daily life.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working in Oklahoma and has supported people with a wide range of concerns across different life stages.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they located?
The clinician is an LCSW, licensed in Oklahoma, and practices in that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.