Patricia (Tricia) Ring, LCSW

Patricia (Tricia) Ring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and later earned a Master of Social Work in Connecticut, and she has practiced in Indiana since relocating in 2017. Tricia emphasizes evidence-based methods, with a particular focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-informed approaches, Emotional Freedom Technique, behavior modification, problem solving, and harm reduction to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She has helped people with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions, and works with clients across a broad adult age range. Her clinical background includes supporting blended and adoptive families, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, people with brain injuries, and those navigating gender and sexual diversity. Tricia has experience working with women, men, non-binary and transgender clients, as well as queer and alternative lifestyles.

Tricia approaches therapy from a strengths-based, client-centered stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and that humor can be a helpful part of the process. She collaborates with clients to choose interventions that match their goals and life circumstances, and she aims to empower people to move forward along their mental health journey with practical strategies and compassionate support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Patricia (Tricia) Ring

Patricia (Tricia) Ring integrates Client-Centered Therapy into her work by prioritizing the client’s perspective, listening carefully, and building a collaborative, respectful relationship that supports personal growth and agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a key component of her practice - it focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques when appropriate to help people and couples explore emotional responses and strengthen connection in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tricia works collaboratively with each person to assess goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts interventions over time so the treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for engaging in ways that feel most comfortable. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic barriers, while allowing licensed professionals like Tricia to deliver consistent, goal-focused support.