Brian Timms, LCSW

Brian Timms is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, identity questions, and painful life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He aims to create an affirming space for LGBTQ+ people and others seeking clearer direction and emotional balance.

He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients spot thinking patterns and try new behaviors. He also draws on client-centered listening to let people set the pace and focus of sessions. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and build attention to the present moment.

Brian works with concerns like depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, and workplace stress. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and identity exploration. Sessions often include concrete strategies, exercises to practice between meetings, and time to talk through difficult feelings.

With 11 years of experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - in Oklahoma, he blends steady listening with goal-focused tools. He emphasizes collaboration and helps each person choose what fits their life and values. The pace and focus are set by the person seeking help.

People who prefer flexible formats can meet by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling is set according to availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT sessions often include clear steps, short exercises, and homework that can be done between meetings to build new habits and reduce symptoms.

He also practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. That approach helps people explore values, make decisions, and feel heard while choosing goals that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brian works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, comfort, and daily routine. He adjusts pace and tools as needs change so people can try approaches and see what helps.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on goals without major travel or time off work.