Patricia (Tricia) Ring, LCSW

Patricia (Tricia) Ring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings decades of clinical social work experience to her practice. She trained in psychology and social work in Connecticut and has worked in the field for 28 years, moving to Indiana in 2017. Tricia aims to help people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes. She also supports those navigating identity concerns such as gender dysphoria and LGBT issues.

Tricia centers sessions on what the person brings into the room. She uses clear, practical techniques and focuses on goals the client wants to reach. Humor and straightforward conversation are part of how she connects and keeps work feeling human. Clients can expect a mix of short-term skill building and deeper exploration over time.

Her background includes work with trauma, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She has experience with adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, codependency, and family of origin issues. She has also worked with veterans and people recovering from brain injury and domestic violence.

Tricia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s pace, and emotionally-focused techniques when relationships and attachment patterns are central topics.

She invites people to tell their story and to use their strengths during therapy. Together, therapist and client decide which steps make sense next. The overall aim is steady, practical progress toward clearer thinking, better coping, and more satisfying relationships.

How her methods translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects the client’s concerns, checks what matters most, and adjusts pace and focus to fit each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses simple exercises to shift patterns that cause distress. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding emotions and relationship patterns, which can help when attachment, relationship strain, or identity issues are central.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where strategies are adjusted based on what helps most.

The practical upsides of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy week. Online care can reduce travel time and make it simpler to attend regular sessions. If you want to know which formats are offered, confirm current session options before booking so you can pick what fits your routine. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic techniques online as in person, and sessions are tailored to make the work useful in everyday life.