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Brian Timms

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Brian Timms

Oklahoma

Supportive LCSW for men's wellbeing

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  • Client-centered care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on identity

About Brian

Brian Timms is an Oklahoma licensed clinical social worker who helps men focused on wellbeing navigate stress, anxiety, relationship worries, and identity questions. He aims to make sessions straightforward and welcoming so people can talk about what matters without pressure. Brian listens first, then helps shape practical steps that fit each person's life.

He draws on client-centered methods to follow a person's lead and build on their strengths. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used when thoughts and actions are getting in the way, and mindfulness practices are added to manage intense feelings. Motivational interviewing and narrative approaches help when someone needs to clarify goals or reframe difficult stories about themselves.

Brian has 11 years of experience and works with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief, parenting stress, career strain, mood conditions, and issues related to sexuality and intimacy. He combines goal-focused work with space to process painful experiences. Sessions often involve setting small, manageable tasks to try between visits.

The style is collaborative and direct. Brian helps people set short-term goals and checks progress each session. He also adapts tools to match daily routines so changes can be realistic and sustainable.

People who choose him can expect a compassionate approach that balances understanding with practical steps. To begin, the profile directs prospective clients to complete the platform's matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Brian often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered therapy means he follows a person's concerns and priorities, creating room for what feels most important. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety. He also uses mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions and improve sleep and concentration. These approaches can be taught in simple, step-by-step ways that people can practice between sessions. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process; Brian works with clients to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in their usual routines so changes transfer into daily life. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and tools to suit each client's situation, and Brian aims to tailor sessions so they are practical and relevant to everyday demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changes

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, self-esteem, and related areas listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Brian uses a collaborative, direct style that balances listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on short-term goals and tasks that can be tried between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and life changes.

What credentials and region apply?

He is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

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

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