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Timothy Dearhamer

Timothy Dearhamer

LCSW, LISW

Oklahoma

Therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LISW
License
LCSW, Oklahoma / 7671; LISW, Iowa / 119203
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma

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    • Respectful listening
    • Values-based action
    • Practical tools

    About Timothy

    Timothy Dearhamer is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges. He greets new clients with straightforward support and emphasizes respect and compassion. Timothy aims to make the first step feel manageable for those unsure how to begin.

    He holds licenses as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma and as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa and brings five years of professional experience. He adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

    Timothy draws on methods such as Motivational Interviewing to explore motivation for change and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people focus on values and workable action. He also uses client-centered and attachment-based ideas to build a supportive therapeutic relationship and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

    His work covers a broad set of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, LGBT matters, career transitions, and ADHD. He also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and sexuality.

    Timothy aims for clear, practical conversations. He supports people who want to better cope with life changes and to take concrete steps toward their goals.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to help people notice what they want to change and find their own reasons to act. It works well for decisions about relationships, career moves, parenting choices, and behavior change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that move toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and navigating life changes.

    Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try different strategies, and together decide what feels most helpful. That team-based process includes checking in on goals and adjusting plans as needs evolve.

    Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Because session formats are not detailed in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to have a brief check-in during a work break, avoid commute time, or choose a session style that matches your comfort with video or audio. Licensed professionals can use these methods to guide conversations, set achievable steps, and support progress across common issues like anxiety, relationships, parenting, and career decisions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issues

    Also works with

    LGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMulticultural concernsSexual dysfunctionSexuality

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Oklahoma, Iowa

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Timothy work with?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, parenting, career changes, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    His style is practical and person-focused, combining motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment principles, client-centered listening, attachment-informed work, and cognitive behavioral tools.

    What is his professional background?

    He has five years of professional experience helping people with a range of concerns and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each persons needs.

    Where is he licensed and based?

    He is licensed in Oklahoma as an LCSW and in Iowa as an LISW and practices from Oklahoma.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    How do I begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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