Patricia Tingler-Baker

Patricia Tingler-Baker is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee with 20 years of professional experience. She practices in Ohio and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Patricia also addresses caregiver stress, domestic violence, substance concerns, and issues like guilt, shame, isolation, money worries, and life purpose.

She uses practical talking and skill-building during sessions. Patricia listens without judging and helps people notice which actions match their values. She draws on approaches including acceptance and commitment methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered conversation to name a few.

In meetings she helps people break large problems into smaller steps. That can mean trying new behaviors, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or practicing emotion regulation skills. She can also support people working through pregnancy and childbirth concerns or workplace stress.

Patricia’s style is direct and collaborative. She asks about current struggles, past attempts to cope, and what matters most now. Goals come from the person in the room, then she helps outline realistic next steps and skills to try between sessions.

With two decades of experience, she brings a range of clinical approaches to common life problems. People who feel stuck after a life change, unsure about purpose, or overwhelmed by anxiety or substance-related issues may find this a practical, behavior-focused way to move forward.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to change patterns contributing to depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses reflective conversation to clarify goals and build motivation.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to see which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean starting with values-focused ACT work, then adding CBT skills or client-centered conversation as needed.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week because they remove travel time and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Online work can also make it easier to try short check-ins, practice skills between meetings, and keep consistent momentum when life feels chaotic.