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Tobias Adkins

Tobias Adkins

LPCC

Ohio

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPCC
License
LPCC, Ohio / E.2202868
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

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    • Addiction support
    • Motivation-focused
    • Practical skills

    About Tobias

    Tobias Adkins is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor with over 11 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and related strains. Tobias approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and direct.

    Tobias structures sessions around what each person needs. He uses Motivational Interviewing to support change, Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviour. Sessions are conversational and practical, and plans are adjusted as progress is made.

    He works with people facing parenting strain, workplace stress, grief around adoption or foster care, and the aftermath of relationship problems like infidelity. Tobias also helps people coping with bipolar symptoms, ADHD, postpartum depression, and issues such as guilt, shame, or a sense of emptiness.

    In a session he listens first, then helps people set small, realistic goals. He talks through coping skills, decision points, and steps toward healthier routines. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than long explanations.

    For anyone unsure where to begin, Tobias invites a short first conversation to learn your priorities. He will tailor a plan and adjust pace according to your needs and comfort.

  2. How these approaches shape online therapy

    Tobias uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and to build personal motivation in manageable steps. Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and following the client's agenda so sessions feel led by the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tobias collaborates with each person to identify goals and then tries methods that match those goals and preferences. He checks in about what feels useful and adjusts the mix of techniques as progress is made. The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around caregiving or work commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether they prefer video or audio if those formats are offered. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposePostpartum depressionSelf-loveWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Ohio

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Tobias help with?

    He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting strain, self esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other issues.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    His approach is respectful and compassionate, with a conversational tone. He blends Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and CBT to fit each person's needs.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing addiction, trauma, and mood challenges.

    What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

    He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio.

    Does he work in other languages or with international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How much does therapy with him cost?

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

    How do I begin working with Tobias?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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