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Tobias Adkins, LPCC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Tobias

Tobias Adkins is an Ohio-licensed LPCC clinician with 11 years of professional experience focused on helping people navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He has worked extensively with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and stress, bringing steady clinical experience to each therapeutic conversation. Tobias emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting treatment to fit each client's situation.

His approach centers on creating a collaborative space where practical skills and personal values come together. He draws from client-centered therapy to prioritize the individual's perspective, uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns, and applies motivational interviewing strategies to support change efforts.

Tobias frames the work as a tailored partnership, meeting clients where they are and shaping sessions around specific needs and goals. Clients can expect a thoughtful, flexible process that honors courage in seeking help and concentrates on realistic, manageable steps forward.

He recognizes that beginning therapy is a meaningful decision and aims to make the pathway from first contact to ongoing work straightforward and respectful.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to each person's experience and shaping sessions around their values and goals; this approach helps people feel heard and understood as they explore change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for challenges like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify ambivalence and build motivation for change, making it useful when addressing addictions or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine what fits best. Together they will review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant to the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which create flexibility for scheduling and for matching communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support across different settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tobias commonly address?
He works with a range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, stress, relationship and parenting difficulties, and other life transitions.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Tobias uses client-centered methods to prioritize the client's perspective, CBT to address thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 11 years of professional work in clinical settings to his practice, applying that experience to a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and licensure does he hold and where is he located?
He is licensed as an LPCC in Ohio with the credential OH LPCC E.2202868 and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time and conducts work within his licensed jurisdiction in Ohio.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with Tobias?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

About

Tobias Adkins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Ohio, not currently accepting new clients.