Ricki Pribyl, LICSW

Ricki Pribyl is a LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Minnesota with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, address career challenges, and manage mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her background includes supporting clients through life transitions and the complex feelings that come with change.

Ricki emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly. She works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and develop practical strategies tailored to their situation. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Ricki positions herself as a steady, compassionate partner throughout that process.

Whether someone is seeking short-term coping skills or longer-term support for mood and life adjustments, Ricki aims to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care that meets the client where they are. Her approach centers on respect, empathy, and helping people build the skills they need to move forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Ricki Pribyl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. These approaches focus on developing strategies clients can use day to day to manage overwhelming thoughts and regulate emotion in real-world situations.

She also uses evidence-informed methods geared toward grief, life transitions, and mood management that emphasize stabilization, processing difficult experiences, and building resilience. These techniques aim to help clients navigate loss, career changes, and the emotional impact of health or caregiving challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Ricki works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Together the therapist and client consider needs, goals, and personal preferences to shape a plan that evolves over time.

Online therapy with Ricki is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, and other obligations, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver ongoing support across different formats.