- ACT informed methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- Support with addictions
About Patricia
Patricia Tingler-Baker is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. She is licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee as well, and practices from Ohio. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including concerns about life purpose and workplace strain.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and clearer values, and to build skills for managing mood and cravings.
Patricia emphasizes open conversation and nonjudgmental listening. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Practical tools and exercises are introduced when they fit the client's goals.
She has worked in clinical settings for two decades and brings that experience to common everyday problems. That background includes helping with caregiver stress, domestic violence impacts, drug and alcohol addiction, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and financial strain.
People who want to discuss purpose, forgiveness, or feelings of isolation can expect a mix of reflective conversation and skills practice. Patricia works with adults to explore choices, cope with change, and try different ways of responding to difficult situations.
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and taking small actions that reflect those values. It can help with persistent anxiety, low motivation, or questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for coping with cravings or relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will discuss these methods with the client, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust the mix of conversation and skills practice as needed. The choice of methods is collaborative and can change over time to match shifting goals.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily routines, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that having sessions from a familiar setting helps them apply skills between meetings and keeps therapy practical for busy lives.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including workplace and caregiver stress.
How would she work with someone feeling stuck?
She combines conversation about values with practical skills from ACT and CBT to help clarify options and try small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.