- Focus on anxiety
- Practical strategies
- Collaborative style
About Patricia
Patricia (Tricia) Ring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly three decades of clinical experience. She completed a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work in Connecticut, and has practiced in Indiana since 2017. Tricia takes a straightforward, human approach and aims to make therapy understandable and practical for worried parents and busy people.
Her work focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, sleep trouble, and major life changes. She also supports people facing relationship questions, identity concerns including gender dysphoria and LGBT issues, and challenges related to adoption and blended families. Tricia names panic disorder and panic attacks among the issues she helps people with.
Tricia favors cognitive behavioral tools but draws on several approaches to fit each person’s needs. Sessions often include clear problem solving, behavior strategies, and ways to manage strong emotions. She uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people find momentum and make small, steady changes.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and uses humor when it fits. The focus is on practical steps that move a person toward their goals rather than jargon or long explanations.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Tricia works by helping clients map what matters to them, then choosing interventions together that fit their life and needs.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people decide what changes matter most; this approach is helpful when someone needs space to tell their story and set the pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers straightforward tools for managing anxiety and panic symptoms, such as testing unhelpful beliefs and practicing new behaviors in daily life.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and respond to strong emotions in the moment. It is useful when emotional patterns affect relationships or when someone needs help naming and shifting intense feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tricia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist roster and platform information will list available formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular appointments. Different formats can also support shorter check-ins, camera-free conversations, or steadier follow-up between in-person appointments.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tricia address?
She helps with stress, anxiety including panic attacks, depression, grief, sleep problems, and life transitions. Additional areas include family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and mood disorders.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on problem solving and clear strategies. She uses humor when appropriate and focuses on small, achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 28 years of clinical social work experience to her practice, working across a wide range of concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.