Tobias Wilde
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) with 15 years of professional work experience. I recieved my Masters from the University of Utah. I take pride in my caring nature and the work I do with my clients. When I'm not working with clients, I personally enjoy the performing & visual arts, listening to audio books, supporting loved ones, and being in nature to recharge myself. My personal identity includes many roles in life, in addition to being a therapist, I am a son and a brother in a blended family. I am also an advocate, a father, a friend, a mentor, a partner, a student of life, as well as a teacher by heart. Additionally, I am also a Child of a Deaf Adult (CODA), fluent in American Sign Language, and was a certified ASL interprerter for 15 years before becoming a mental health therapist.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion regardless of your background, BIPOC, creed, disability, LGBTQIA+, alternative lifestyle, or religion.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, I will gather some personal background information, develop treatment goals with you-related to the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me understand your unique circumstance, and create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
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.
Ideal clients
I have clinical expertise in supporting my clients in facing and finding their way through the challenges life puts in front of us such as, coping with disabilities (especially with hearing loss), managing depression, intimacy related issues, overcoming less-effective coping strategies (such as various forms of addictions), life changing events, relationship issues, & stress and anxiety to name a few.
Origin story
For my entire life I have been surrounded by amazing people with various disabilities (i.e. Deaf Community) who have often been labeled and misunderstood, myself included, and I saw the gap between people that keep us isolated and disconneted from each other. From an early age I discovered that I understood people in a unique way, and I could help bridge these gaps in communication, by supporting people in being seen, heard, understood, and ultimately discover new connections. This is the work I love most and believe I am called to do!
Treatment methods
Eclectic
My therapeutic approach is based on the concept that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to healing and well-being. Each client is unique and needs an approach that is tailored specifically for them. My therapeutic approach draws on many 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.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 142161
- MinnesotaLicense 24970
- North DakotaLicense 5797
- UtahLicense 14192641-3501