- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Tobias
Tobias Adkins is a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in Ohio. He brings eleven years of experience helping people who are struggling with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other life changes. Tobias speaks plainly and treats people with respect and compassion.
He aims to make first steps feel manageable for a worried parent or caregiver. In sessions he focuses on practical conversation and steady support. He adapts the dialog and plan to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.
Background and approach
That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviors, exploring motivation for change, or centering the client's own goals and values. Parents often come to him feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to set boundaries. He helps people talk through parenting stress, work through relationship strain, and find ways to manage mood and anxiety day to day.
He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, or major life transitions. Tobias uses approaches from client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters to the client. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.
These tools are used flexibly to match what each person needs. He communicates in English and offers several online formats. Sessions are held by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Tobias encourages straightforward, goal-oriented work while keeping conversations humane and approachable.
What Tobias works with
Everything Tobias lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tobias helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Tobias lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person first. It means the therapist listens closely, mirrors concerns, and follows what the client says matters most. This often helps people who need a supportive space to sort through parenting stress, grief, or emotional pain.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Tobias may use it to spot patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and to practice small behavior changes that improve day-to-day functioning. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational method to boost readiness for change. It helps people who feel stuck with addiction, substance use, or making lifestyle shifts by clarifying personal reasons for change and building confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tobias will collaborate with each person to choose which tools fit their goals and situation. He adapts methods over time based on progress and client preference.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit short breaks. Live chat or text messaging make brief check-ins or step-by-step planning easier between longer sessions. These options help clients maintain continuity of care while balancing parenting, work, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Tobias
What concerns does Tobias commonly help with?
Tobias helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress. He also works with issues like parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a direct and respectful style that centers the client's goals. Sessions mix conversational listening with practical exercises to change thinking and behavior when useful.
What is his professional background?
He holds eleven years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
The clinician is credentialed as an LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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