- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- LGBT affirming
About Brian
Brian Timms is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oklahoma who helps people facing grief, stress, and big life changes. He works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. He aims to create an affirming, non-judgmental space where people can speak honestly about what they are facing.
Brian uses straightforward conversation to help people understand their patterns and find practical ways to cope. He draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's pace and priorities. He also uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus.
Across 11 years of practice Brian has supported clients through grief, trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and challenges like ADHD, bipolar disorder, and addiction-related concerns. He pays attention to how identity, past relationships, and life events shape current difficulties. He helps people build skills for communication, emotion regulation, and clearer decision making.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. Brian works with clients to set goals, try small experiments between sessions, and track what is or isn't helping. He also uses narrative work to help people reframe their stories and find new meanings after loss or major transitions.
People who want a direct, compassionate therapist who values honesty and steady progress may find his style helpful. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first appointment.
Brian uses straightforward conversation to help people understand their patterns and find practical ways to cope. He draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's pace and priorities. He also uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus.
Across 11 years of practice Brian has supported clients through grief, trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and challenges like ADHD, bipolar disorder, and addiction-related concerns. He pays attention to how identity, past relationships, and life events shape current difficulties. He helps people build skills for communication, emotion regulation, and clearer decision making.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. Brian works with clients to set goals, try small experiments between sessions, and track what is or isn't helping. He also uses narrative work to help people reframe their stories and find new meanings after loss or major transitions.
People who want a direct, compassionate therapist who values honesty and steady progress may find his style helpful. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first appointment.
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 his approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience, letting the therapist follow the client's lead and respond to what matters most. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to talk through identity, grief, or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behavior patterns through small experiments and skill practice.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and improve focus. It can help with sleep problems, rumination, and intense emotions by building calm moments into daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. He adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. These practical benefits often help therapy feel more doable while keeping focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brian address?
He helps people with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, caregiver fatigue, and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters.
What is his style in therapy?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using conversation, practical skills, and goal setting to make progress between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Brian has 11 years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, chronic illness, and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.