My name is Tobias (He/Him/His). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota and North Dakota with 12 years of professional work experience.
I have clinical experience in helping clients with all sorts of challenges in life such as, coping with disabilities (especially with hearing loss and cerebral palsy), managing depression, intimacy related issues (more than the one type of intimacy that most people think of), overcoming less-effective coping strategies, life changing events, relationship issues, & stress and anxiety to name a few.
My therapeutic approach follows evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered/Strengths Based, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Emotion Regulation Skills System. I was raised as a Christian, and I feel that God called me to be a therapist. I do not force my beliefs onto anyone. Only upon request will I incorporate Christian prinicples into the therapeutic process and treatment.
I have many roles in life, in addition to being a therapist, I was born in the United States, I am white, and an English speaker. I have a minor disability since birth. I am a son and a brother in a blended family. I am also an advocate, a father, a friend, a mentor, a student of life, as well as a teacher by heart.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion regardless of your background, BIPOC, creed, disability, LGBTQIA+, alternative lifestyle, or religion. I also strive to be culturally affirming and respect the positive elements that all cultures can provide to a client's sense of well-being. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am glad that you are seeking support at this time. Let's get started!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hearing Impaired, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Visually Impaired
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
ND LCSW 5797
MN LICSW 24970
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In just my first 2 sessions I’ve learned a great deal about myself and even more about how much I need to work on myself. I’ve regained a sense of self worth, even though I’m aware that I have much further to go. Tobias has been a true God send.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Tobias for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tobias has been very helpful and through with my mental health issues. He is very knowledgeable and professional, I have actually recommend Tobias to another coworker of mine.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Tobias for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues