Timothy Dearhamer, LCSW, LISW

Timothy Dearhamer is a licensed social worker practicing in Oklahoma with five years of professional experience. He holds LCSW and LISW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - and brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to therapeutic work. He is available to work with international clients and provides services in English.

Timothy focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, career questions, depression, ADHD, and sexuality. He also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, fatherhood matters, and questions of life purpose. His practice incorporates several evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which he tailors to each person he sees.

He individualizes dialog and treatment planning to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. Timothy emphasizes collaboration and practical steps while honoring the courage it takes to begin therapy, and he supports people through transitions and difficult moments with patience and empathy.

Approaches that guide online work with Timothy Dearhamer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes by encouraging committed steps toward meaningful goals rather than getting stuck in difficult thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and helps people build more secure connections - it is often helpful for relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and family issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Timothy approaches that choice collaboratively. He will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then tailor techniques and conversations to fit those needs so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow scheduling around work, family, and location. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods and to access a licensed professional from wherever the client is located, supporting consistent progress over time.