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- Addictions
- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
About Tobias
LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Ohio with 11 years of experience, Tobias Adkins focuses on addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and related concerns. He works directly with people who are coping with life changes and mood challenges. Sessions use clear, goal-oriented conversation and practical strategies drawn from his stated approaches.
Tobias emphasizes straightforward, person-centered work. He listens to what someone brings and adapts the conversation to their situation. That can mean reflecting what’s most important, offering skills for moment-to-moment coping, or helping someone clarify next steps when life feels stuck.
He commonly uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. Client-Centered Therapy guides how he structures sessions by prioritizing the person’s perspective.
Typical concerns Tobias addresses include addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and parenting strains, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, and ADHD. He also lists focused topics such as adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and workplace problems.
His approach is practical and conversational. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill practice, and checking what works between meetings. People who prefer clear explanations and collaborative planning tend to find this style a good match.
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How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully and shapes sessions around the client’s priorities, which can help when sorting through relationship, parenting, or identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often include learning simple skills to change unhelpful patterns and practicing those skills between meetings to see what changes.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about changing behaviors like substance use. It uses open questions and reflective listening to explore ambivalence and build motivation.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Tobias will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which approaches to use. That collaborative choice guides how sessions are structured and what homework, if any, is suggested.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities simpler. Licensed professionals can adapt session pacing and practical tools to work in a virtual setting.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tobias commonly address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, bipolar issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also notes additional focuses such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions are conversational and aim to mix skill work with collaborative planning.
How much experience does he have?
Tobias has 11 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - licensed in Ohio. His practice is listed as located in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates should be confirmed before scheduling.
What steps are involved to begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided flow.
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