Patricia (Tricia) Ring

Compassionate, evidence-informed social work

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia (Tricia) Ring is an LCSW practicing in Indiana with 28 years of clinical social work experience. She holds a master's in social work and a bachelor's in psychology, and has worked in casework and clinical settings across different regions before relocating to Indiana in 2017.

Background and approach

Tricia emphasizes evidence-based methods and draws on a broad clinical background to support people facing mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Her style blends structured techniques with a warm, collaborative presence.

She frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and emotionally focused approaches to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and improve relationships. Tricia describes therapy as a partnership in which the client’s expertise about their own life guides the work, and she often integrates practical problem solving and mindfulness practices to reinforce progress.

Tricia is experienced with a diverse range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep problems, and stress as well as specialized areas such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, gender dysphoria, and veteran-related concerns.

She aims to use humor and empathy when appropriate while helping clients set and reach realistic goals on their mental health journey.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill-building; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own insight and choices, which can be especially useful for exploring identity, self-esteem, and life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns to improve relationships and emotional regulation.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to consider goals, personal preferences, and which techniques feel most useful, adjusting the plan over time based on progress and feedback. This collaborative stance helps tailor evidence-informed strategies to the individual’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, reflective conversations, and skills coaching in ways that can accommodate different learning styles and daily rhythms.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, career issues, and identity-related matters such as gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emotionally focused and mindfulness-informed work to build skills and insight.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 28 years of clinical social work experience to her practice, including prior casework and advanced clinical training.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credential IN LCSW 34008022A and practices in Indiana.

Can clients work with her in languages other than English?

She conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and the therapist's availability.

How does billing or cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCodependencyFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English