- Guilt and shame support
- CBT and ACT methods
- Workplace and women's issues
About Patricia
Patricia Tingler-Baker is an LCSW with 20 years of professional experience and holds Kentucky and Tennessee licenses in addition to practicing in Ohio. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Patricia lists caregiving stress, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, financial issues, pregnancy and childbirth, women's concerns, mood disorders, and workplace issues among her focus areas.
Patricia keeps sessions direct and practical. She encourages people to name what they are carrying and to talk through the thoughts that keep them stuck. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and behavior and build small, manageable changes. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential approaches where appropriate.
Her style centers on honest conversation and steady support. Patricia listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set short-term goals. Work may include learning skills to manage intense feelings, practicing new ways to respond to urges, or clarifying values and next steps.
With two decades of experience, she draws on what has helped others in similar situations. Practical tools and real-world problem solving are common elements of her approach. Patricia encourages clients to try changes between sessions and then review what worked and what did not.
If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help when guilt or shame makes it hard to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought patterns and tests them with small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and reflection so people feel heard and can find their own solutions.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose methods together. That might mean using ACT skills one week and CBT tools the next, or blending approaches to match what the person needs at the time.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work useful for shorter check-ins, regrouping after a difficult day, or practicing new skills between in-person commitments.
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. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, caregiver stress, domestic violence, and workplace issues.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name the thoughts and beliefs tied to guilt and shame and then practices ways to respond differently. Techniques may include cognitive strategies and acceptance-based skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings and with people facing addiction, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee and practices in Ohio.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.