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Kelley Tubbs, LCSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kelley

Kelley Tubbs is a licensed clinical social worker who emphasizes Internal Family Systems alongside client-centered and cognitive approaches to help people navigate stress, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on 17 years of professional experience across personal and government settings, offering support to clients facing depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, anger, and related concerns. Kelley frames his work around practical coping strategies and collaborative problem solving to help clients access their strengths and manage difficult symptoms.

His background includes mental health assessment, group and individual therapy, and community outreach and trainings. He uses a mix of evidence-informed methods - including mindfulness practices and narrative techniques - to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Based in Oklahoma, Kelley brings a calm, pragmatic stance to therapy and aims to make the process approachable for those who find seeking help intimidating. He encourages clients to explore tools that promote resilience, clearer decision making, and better emotional regulation.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Many clients find Internal Family Systems helpful for exploring the internal parts of their experience, noticing protective patterns and developing more self-led responses to stress and trauma. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and placing the client’s perspective at the center of sessions to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical skills that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kelley works collaboratively to identify methods that match the client’s goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. He adapts techniques as therapy progresses so the plan evolves with what helps the client most.

Online therapy here is offered through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and life commitments. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow clients to use the therapeutic approaches above from locations across Oklahoma while maintaining scheduling flexibility.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelley address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, and related struggles listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, narrative, and trauma-focused strategies to create practical, collaborative plans for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Kelley has 17 years of professional experience providing assessment, individual and group therapy, and community trainings and outreach.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LCSW license in Oklahoma, listed as OK LCSW 4095, and practices from that state.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English