Patricia Tingler-Baker , LCSW

Patricia Tingler-Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure across Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee and 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, regain motivation, strengthen self-esteem and confidence, and work through depression. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies alongside attention to each person’s unique circumstances, drawing on established clinical approaches to support change and growth.

Patricia cultivates an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She recognizes that seeking greater fulfillment and making changes takes courage, and she aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps. Her work centers on collaboration, helping individuals identify meaningful goals and build the skills needed to move toward a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, and shifts in life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes willingness to experience difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be helpful for motivation, recovery, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s perspective at the center of care, emphasizing empathy, respect, and collaboration to build confidence and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit into busy lives, and make it possible to continue work toward goals from different locations and circumstances.