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Dr. Timothy Tobin

At a glance

Experience
30 years
Based in
Utah
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Dr. Timothy Tobin, LPC, LCMHC

Experienced clinician focused on addiction and trauma

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCMHC New Hampshire 641
LPC Pennsylvania PC006940
LCMHC Utah 341907-6004

NPI1467578021

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  • Anxiety and depression
  • Addiction and trauma
  • Spiritual and existential concerns

About Timothy

Dr. Timothy Tobin is a licensed counselor with three decades of clinical work. He holds a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Psychology and lists LPC and LCMHC as his credentials. He practices from Utah and has long experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and other hard life moments.

He focuses on many difficult concerns, including substance and behavioral addictions, trauma and abuse, and profound loss. He also supports people working through spiritual or worldview shifts and unusual or hard-to-explain experiences. His background includes long clinical practice and a steady focus on practical problem solving.

In sessions he aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak openly about confusing or painful events. He uses approaches that emphasize understanding the person’s perspective and teaching skills to handle distressing thoughts and emotions. He moves at a pace set by the person seeking help.

Dr. Tobin blends talking and skill practice so people leave with clearer steps for change. He draws on Client-Centered methods to follow each person’s lead. He uses Cognitive Behavioral strategies to identify thought and behavior patterns and Dialectical Behavior techniques to build coping skills.

His work also addresses relationship concerns, parenting strain, aging and end-of-life questions, chronic illness, and issues tied to family of origin. He accepts international clients and offers sessions through the process the service requires. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Utah

Languages

English

How his approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It gives people space to tell their story and feel heard, which helps when dealing with grief, loss, or spiritual questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. It teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking and building new routines, useful for anxiety, depression, and some addiction patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those tools can help when strong emotions, anger, or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Sessions can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these options to help people practice skills between meetings and stay connected to support while managing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and anger, plus many related life challenges.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Sessions emphasize listening and practical skills. The approach combines person-centered listening with cognitive and behavioral techniques.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

He brings 30 years of clinical experience and holds both an MA and a PsyD in clinical psychology.

Where is the therapist based and what credentials are listed?

He practices from Utah and lists LPC and LCMHC credentials, including PA LPC and NH LCMHC as noted.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How does pricing work?

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

How do I get started with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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