- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Narrative work
About Brian
Brian Timms is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma with 11 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, grief, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to manage strong feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
He practices in a way that centers the client's experience. Brian listens for patterns in how a person reacts under stress and helps them name what’s happening. He uses concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and he teaches simple mindfulness skills for calming down in the moment.
Brian also uses narrative ideas to help people reframe painful stories they keep telling themselves. He brings motivational interviewing techniques when someone is unsure about making a change or needs help deciding next steps. These approaches are used together to fit the problem at hand rather than follow a single script.
He has worked with people facing identity questions, relationship friction, parenting strain, workplace pressure, chronic health struggles, and trauma histories. Brian helps people develop clearer communication, set boundaries, and rebuild trust with themselves after losses or betrayal.
Practicality matters in his sessions. Conversations move between understanding what caused a reaction and practicing different responses. Clients leave with specific strategies to try between appointments and a plan for measuring small improvements.
How his approaches translate to online work
Brian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy together. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief breathing and attention exercises to lower reactivity and improve sleep and focus.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the client. That approach means conversations are driven by the client's goals and experiences, and the therapist helps shape practical next steps alongside the client.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. He will collaborate with the person to choose techniques that fit their goals, daily routine, and what they want to change. This is a shared process where methods are tried and adjusted based on what helps most.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking since the biography did not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-in appointments when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are more consistent with work or caregiving schedules. Many people find practicing CBT exercises and short mindfulness tools between sessions works well with remote meetings.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, identity questions, trauma, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his basic therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach that blends CBT, mindfulness, narrative ideas, and motivational interviewing to address specific problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience as a therapist working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.