- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practices
About Patricia
Patricia (Tricia) Ring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of clinical experience, licensed in Indiana. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, grief, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Tricia also lists family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and work with LGBT and gender dysphoria topics among her focus areas.
Tricia earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work. She began her career in casework and moved into clinical social work. She relocated to Indiana in 2017 after many years practicing in Connecticut.
Her practice uses client-centered methods and a strong emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy, along with emotionally-focused work and mindfulness strategies. She also integrates motivational interviewing when discussing goals and behavior change. Sessions include practical problem solving and behavior-focused techniques.
Tricia has experience helping adults from young adulthood through midlife, and has worked with people from varied backgrounds, including veterans and those from nonbinary, trans, queer, and gay communities. She notes experience with blended families and family-related difficulties without framing any single problem as universal.
In sessions she focuses on exploring each person's story, identifying strengths, and deciding on interventions together. She uses straightforward talk, occasional humor, and concrete steps to help people make changes they want to see. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tricia uses client-centered therapy to focus conversations on each person’s priorities, listening closely and adapting the session to what matters that day. This approach helps when sorting through family patterns, relationship questions, and ongoing mood concerns.She also relies on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect emotions. CBT offers practical exercises and short behavioral experiments that can be discussed and tracked between sessions to help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Emotionally-focused ideas guide work on relationship patterns and attachment-related concerns. These techniques encourage naming emotions and trying new ways of responding in stressful interactions, which can be practiced in real life between meetings.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches and activities fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include being able to maintain continuity across moves and to schedule appointments around work or caregiving commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep problems, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues, adoption and foster care topics are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with a clear focus on cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused strategies. Sessions emphasize practical problem solving and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working in social work and mental health settings. She moved to Indiana in 2017 after many years practicing in Connecticut.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Indiana. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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