Kelley Tubbs

Practical, strengths-based therapy with a CBT focus

LCSW Oklahoma

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kelley

Kelley Tubbs is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma who brings 17 years of professional experience to his therapeutic work.

Background and approach

He centers care on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy while also drawing on client-centered, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. Kelley has worked across personal and government settings and has provided individual and group therapy alongside community engagement and outreach.

His clinical focus includes supporting people coping with depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, and grief, as well as challenges related to self-esteem, relationships, intimacy, and life transitions. He also addresses concerns like anger management, career and workplace issues, commitment and infidelity, and issues impacting LGBT-identifying clients.

Kelley emphasizes helping clients identify and strengthen their existing skills and coping strategies so they can respond more effectively to difficult circumstances. Approachable and pragmatic, he aims to make the therapeutic process understandable and useful, guiding clients through tailored strategies and collaborative planning.

Kelley frames therapy as a partnership in which clients' strengths and goals shape the work together.

Evidence-informed approaches adapted for online care

Kelley frequently incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood fluctuations, and stress. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and behavior change that translate well to remote formats. He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients can set the pace and goals of their work while feeling heard and supported.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelley treats approach selection as a collaborative exploration. He will work with clients to consider symptoms, personal goals, and preferred ways of working, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains responsive to what helps most.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options allow people to access ongoing care from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and use formats that best fit their day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelley commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, career and workplace problems, and coping with life changes.

What is Kelley’s therapeutic style and approach?

He uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, narrative, solution-focused, and trauma-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each client's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Kelley has 17 years of professional experience that includes individual and group therapy, community outreach, and work in both personal and government sectors.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Oklahoma as OK LCSW 4095.

Does he offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.

How is cost handled for sessions with him?

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

What steps are needed to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping 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 stress Self-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