Tobias Adkins is a licensed counselor in Ohio with 11 years of clinical experience.
01About Tobias
Tobias Adkins is a licensed counselor in Ohio with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with addiction, trauma, mood struggles, and stress. Tobias uses a respectful, down-to-earth style and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
He keeps conversations straightforward and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Tobias helps clients name problems, set clear goals, and try small changes that fit daily life.
Background and approach
He values sensitivity and aims to create a space where people can speak honestly without pressure. In sessions he blends client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. That means he listens first to understand what matters most, then introduces simple skills and questions that help shift thoughts and behaviors.
He also uses motivational techniques when someone needs extra support to change habits around substances or routines. Tobias has worked across a range of concerns beyond addictions and depression, including anxiety, parenting stress, ADHD, relationship issues, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. He also supports people navigating adoption or foster care experiences and caregiver strain.
His approach is practical and paced to each person’s comfort level. When someone is ready to begin, Tobias encourages them to take the next step. He guides people through a short matching process and scheduling so they can start with a plan that fits their life.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.2202868 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1063834687 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tobias lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Tobias names
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience first. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to lead conversations about what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for depression, anxiety, stress, and many everyday problems because it breaks issues into steps that can be worked on between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to boost motivation for change. It helps people talk through reasons for change and build small, realistic plans when they are ready to try something different.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tobias will listen to your goals and preferences and help decide which techniques to try first. He treats the process as a collaboration and adjusts the plan as progress or challenges appear.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect that fit different needs. Video calls are close to an in-person conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat lets you check in during a busy day, and text messaging supports brief updates or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule and keep continuity when life gets busy.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Tobias address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
The style is respectful and down-to-earth. Tobias listens first, then uses straightforward skills and questions to help people make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working with people on issues like addiction, mood disorders, and trauma.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds the credential LPCC and practices in Ohio as noted by the OH LPCC credential details.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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