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Dr. Timothy Tobin

Dr. Timothy Tobin, LPC, LCMHC

Therapist in Utah

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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30 years of experience listed

LPC, LCMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • 30 years experience
  • Supports addiction concerns
  • Works on self esteem

About Timothy

Dr. Timothy Tobin is a licensed counselor with three decades of clinical experience. He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah while also working with people from other regions. He often helps people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and challenges to self esteem.

Dr. Tobin’s path includes long experience with compulsive behaviors and substance concerns. He also supports people who are working through trauma, loss, and life transitions. He welcomes conversations about spiritual or worldview changes, and about unusual experiences that can be hard to talk about.

In sessions he aims for a straightforward, respectful style. He listens first and tailors the approach to each person’s goals. He draws on client-centered listening alongside practical strategies when thinking or behavior changes are needed.

He uses tools from cognitive behavioral methods to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions. Dialectical behavior ideas are available to teach coping skills for strong emotions. Emotion-focused work helps people understand important relationships and attachment concerns.

People seeking help for parenting strain, intimacy-related questions, or career and meaning struggles may find a practical, experience-rooted perspective. He also addresses aging and chronic illness concerns, codependency, communication problems, and end-of-life issues.

If someone is unsure where to start, Dr. Tobin invites a first conversation to map goals and next steps. The focus is on clear, doable ideas that fit into everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and showing respect for a person’s own goals. It helps people feel heard and guides the next steps based on what matters most to them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try new actions, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping. It can be useful for people who need tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a brief check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Different session arrangements may suit different needs, so confirm the available formats before booking. The emphasis is on making therapy practical and usable in everyday routines, while tailoring techniques to the concerns brought into sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and self esteem.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

He uses a client-centered style that starts with listening and then layers in practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches as needed.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional experience working with people on addiction, trauma, mood, and meaning-related concerns.

Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and lists practice in Utah with licensure noted in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire as well.

Can people who live outside the United States work with him?

International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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