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Tobias Adkins, LPCC
Ohio
LPCC in Ohio - Addictions and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT focus
- Motivational interviewing
- Parenting support
About Tobias
Tobias Adkins is an Ohio LPCC with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress. He also helps with relationship struggles, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and major life changes.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on current problems and small steps that can make a difference. Tobias draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and habits, and on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person's concerns.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when someone is trying to change behaviors like substance use. That method is used to explore ambivalence and build internal motivation for change. Sessions look at what is working, what is getting in the way, and what realistic next steps might be.
He also brings attention to specific stressors such as adoption and foster care issues, caregiver burnout, workplace strain, and postpartum depression. Sessions are practical and focused on problem solving rather than long theory discussions.
People who choose Tobias can expect a direct, respectful style. He will work with each person to set goals and try different strategies. To begin, a brief questionnaire and scheduling step are used to match you and set a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing small behavioral changes. Online work using CBT often involves tracking thought patterns, practicing experiments between sessions, and reviewing results together to refine what helps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting; online conversations aim to give people room to explain what matters and to shape therapy around those concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method for people unsure about change; it uses questions and reflection to build motivation and plan next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the clinical process. Tobias will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on current goals, past attempts, and what feels workable. He treats the plan as something to check and adjust over several sessions rather than a fixed prescription.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work into daily life and reducing travel time. Because the exact session formats are not listed in his biography, confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep short, regular check-ins, to practice skills between meetings, or to meet without needing to travel to an office.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, using clear conversation to identify problems and try small behavior changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.