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Timothy Dearhamer

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LCSW, LISW Oklahoma

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Timothy

Timothy Dearhamer brings a practical, compassionate approach to people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and a range of sexuality and intimacy concerns.

Background and approach

He is identified by name here to make a personal connection and to clarify that he holds licenses as an LCSW and an LISW, and has five years of clinical experience working with these issues in Oklahoma and Iowa. His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, with therapy shaped around each person’s circumstances and goals.

He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed perspectives to help clients build skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and strengthen meaningful connections. Timothy also draws on client-centered and emotionally focused techniques when exploring feelings, communication, and relational dynamics.

Timothy frames the start of therapy as a courageous step and works to tailor conversations and treatment plans to individual needs. He accepts clients from outside the region and provides several session formats, aiming to make ongoing care adaptable to each person’s schedule and preferences.

Integrating proven approaches with flexible online care

Timothy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and coping with life transitions. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values, building psychological flexibility, and learning to live with difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand of his work, focused on understanding patterns in close relationships and improving emotional connection and trust.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Timothy works with each person to determine which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences. He typically blends methods when appropriate and adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful in sessions.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to care from home or elsewhere. Clients can meet by video call, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to maintain continuity between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit consistent, skills-based work into busy lives while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy and sexuality concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and fatherhood issues, career questions, life changes, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is the overall therapeutic approach and style?
Timothy combines collaborative, respectful care with skill-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance and attachment-informed methods to help clients explore feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has five years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He holds LCSW and LISW credentials with license details OK LCSW 7671 and IA LISW 119203 and is based in Oklahoma.
Does the therapist offer services in multiple languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for meetings?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Oklahoma, Iowa

Languages

English