Active, straightforward growth focused counseling

Break Patterns.
Build Confidence.

Does This Sound Familiar?

You have been struggling for too long and you have had enough and now you are ready

You feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed — and handling it on your own isn’t working.

You’re ready for a change. To take a different step, create a new path, and feel like yourself again.

Anxiety is getting in the way of enjoying your life. You’re tired of showing one version of yourself on the outside while feeling something different underneath.

Not sure where to start? That’s okay. Deciding something needs to change is how things begin to change.

Who I Work With

Individuals

Find Clarity. Choose Purpose

Couples

Break patterns. Build connection

Families

Shift Dynamics. Create Closeness

Growth-Focused Counseling

Therapy is effective when it’s challenging. If you want a therapist who will challenge you, push you to grow, and work with you to actually make change happen, then this is the right place for you.

My 20+ years of clinical experience, 15 years consulting to other therapists, and working with thousands of clients is paired with a dedication to continual personal growth – ensuring the guidance I offer is rooted in both expertise and real-world experience, not just theory.

These sessions ask a lot of you. That’s how growth happens.

Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety keeps us safe. Anxiety keeps us comfortable. But when our minds and bodies over-rely on anxiety, then situations become overwhelming. Intrusive thoughts take over. Negative beliefs surge. And coping mechanisms – though helpful in the moment – create a sense of failure.

life adjustments

Life doesn’t always change gradually. Sometimes it shifts all at once—through a new job, a relationship change, becoming a parent, a move, a loss, or a decision that would be difficult to reverse. Even changes that are wanted or positive can put you on shaky ground.

Sadness/Depression

Depression can feel like a deeper sadness. It can be described as a longer-lasting feeling that affects your ability to function in the way you typically do. Negative, intrusive thoughts get in the way of joy. Coping mechanisms become more of a crutch.

health Issues

Navigating the complexities of life can often feel overwhelming, especially for men who are accustomed to shouldering burdens alone. It’s essential to recognize that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Relationship Counseling

Grief and loss can take many forms—whether through the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job or role that once felt central to your life. Grief is the body, mind, and heart’s natural way of healing, yet the process can feel incredibly challenging.

You’re ready for clarity.
I’ll help you find it.

Meet Justin Tobin

Justin received his clinical education from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri (1999) and brings over twenty years of experience working with children, adults, and couples. His therapeutic approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (challenging negative and unhelpful thoughts), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (accepting emotions without judgment), Mindfulness (staying present focused) and Solution-Focused Therapy (practical steps in reaching goals).

What My Clients Say

“The logical discussions, the insight into why I do things the way I do them, and the homework all helped me focus on what was going on in my life at the time.”

“My therapist provided tremendous guidance to us as we navigated some very difficult events and situations that were thrown at us during our first years of marriage. No matter how we came into it, we always left feeling as if both of us were adequately heard, yet came away with a better understanding of each other’s feelings.”

-MK & EK

“I had never been to therapy before and did not know what to expect. Although it was much more difficult then I anticipated, it was very helpful. My therapist did a great job of making me feel comfortable, trusted, and heard.”

I like how collaborative the process has been, and that Justin took the time to pair me with the right counselor with a compatible therapy technique that would help me achieve my goals. Deborah has been great, and I already feel like I’m making meaningful progress and adjustments after just a few sessions.

Perspectives on Therapy

Helping clients navigate life, relationships,
and personal growth for over 20 years.

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(312) 346-5156

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