Individual Psychotherapy

My therapeutic approach is geared toward providing a comfortable, supportive space in which observations of, and inquiries about, the client’s experience help promote new avenues of exploration and growth. I have had significant training in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theory, and work from the assumption that we are all motivated by unconscious factors which may narrow or constrict our capacity to be fully alive, to create, and to be available for the recognition of new insights. Existential philosophy and Buddhist psychology have impacted my understanding of mental suffering and internal distress. I also have been influenced by other theoretical perspectives including family systems theory and cognitive-behavioral therapy, which infuse my clinical work with an investment in the pragmatic resolution of problems and stress. My clinical orientation focuses on exploring the ways in which aspects of the patient’s developmental history, and the personal adaptations used to cope with previous challenges, influence one’s current predicament, relationships, psychic conflicts, and overall emotional health. I believe psychotherapy should be a journey of discovery and learning for both the patient and therapist, one that is oriented toward well-defined goals but flexible enough to pursue other paths that may emerge. I try to help my patients engage with their own mental life in ways that are new, stimulating, and liberating.

Visit Dr. Tobin's Office

15615 Alton Parkway
Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92618

Hours
Monday: 8am - 8pm
Tuesday: 8am - 8pm
Wednesday: 8am - 8pm
Thursday: 8am - 8pm
Friday: 8am - 8pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed