Timothy Dearhamer, LCSW, LISW
Therapist in Oklahoma
Timothy Dearhamer is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and parenting concerns.
- Licensed inOklahoma, Iowa
- License7671, 119203
- NPI 1316492382
- Experience5+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Timothy
Timothy Dearhamer is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and parenting concerns. He aims to make the first step easier by offering steady, respectful support and straightforward guidance. Timothy holds the LCSW and LISW credentials and has five years of clinical experience in Oklahoma and Iowa.
In sessions he listens first and adapts his work to each person's situation. He uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change harmful patterns and acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and move toward them. Timothy works with a wide range of issues including depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and challenges related to sexuality and LGBT concerns. He also helps with practical stresses like career transitions, fatherhood issues, and coping with life changes.
Communication problems, divorce and family of origin issues are frequent topics in his work. Therapy is collaborative and guided by the client's goals. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that build skills and insight over time.
He aims to help people feel more connected to themselves and the people they care about. Timothy offers services in English and accepts international clients. He tailors pacing and techniques to what will help each person progress, whether that means skill practice, values work, or talking through painful memories.
Credentials
- LCSW (Oklahoma)
- License 7671 · expires December 2026
- LISW (Iowa)
- License 119203 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1316492382 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Timothy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
Approaches Timothy names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Timothy’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings, trust, and closeness. Online sessions use this lens to help people notice interaction patterns and practice new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them. In remote sessions this can mean short values exercises, goal-setting, and practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and aims to make conversations feel accepting and nonjudgmental, helping people explore what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Timothy will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the client’s needs. He treats therapy as a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted based on how a person responds and what feels useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people connect face-to-face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or when video is not practical. Live chat and text are useful for quick updates, ongoing coaching-style support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress going between in-person-style meetings.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Timothy commonly help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT and sexuality concerns, career transitions, and ADHD-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and attentive. He blends attachment-informed listening with client-centered conversation and practical techniques from CBT and ACT.
What is his professional background?
Timothy has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Oklahoma and Iowa.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices with ties to Oklahoma and Iowa.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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