Dr. Timothy Tobin

Experienced clinician for complex life challenges

LPC, LCMHC Utah

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Timothy

Dr. Timothy Tobin brings three decades of clinical experience to his practice, holding LPC and LCMHC credentials in addition to advanced graduate degrees in clinical psychology.

Background and approach

He has worked extensively with people managing addictions and other compulsive behaviors, and with those coping with depression, anxiety, grief, and profound life changes. His background includes helping clients navigate spiritual or existential concerns and processing unusual or anomalous experiences that can be confusing or disturbing.

Dr. Tobin favors evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and emotion-focused perspectives to help clients clarify goals and develop practical skills.

He also draws on dialectical behavior strategies and existential ideas when addressing emotion regulation, meaning, and values. Based in Utah, he accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to fit different needs.

People who seek his help often bring complex histories or experiences that intersect with addiction, trauma, identity shifts, or questions about purpose and belief. His approach emphasizes collaboration, thoughtful exploration, and skill development tailored to each person’s concerns and life circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Tobin often uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and behavioral impulses. Client-centered methods are also part of his work, emphasizing empathetic listening and collaboration so people can explore personal values and goals at their own pace. He may incorporate dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness tools are helpful.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative; Dr. Tobin works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process often begins with exploration of the presenting concerns and then blends skill-building, reflective inquiry, and values-focused work to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and locations. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from Utah and internationally, allowing continuity of care, easier scheduling, and conversations that fit into busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Tobin address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions draw on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques, with additional use of DBT, EFT, and existential ideas to support emotional processing and skill building.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Dr. Tobin has 30 years of professional experience working with individuals facing addictions, mood and anxiety symptoms, grief, and complex existential concerns.

What credentials and licensure does he hold?

He is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania (PA LPC PC006940) and as an LCMHC in New Hampshire (NH LCMHC 641), and he practices from Utah.

Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?

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

Which session formats are available?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their schedule and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

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

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 counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-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

Licensed

New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Utah

Languages

English