- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and grief
- Executive coaching
About Patricia
Patricia Ringold is an Ohio LPCC with 27 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, and executive coaching. Patricia lists social anxiety and phobia among the issues she addresses and supports people dealing with panic attacks and mood concerns.
She uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and achievable goals. Patricia adapts how she talks and plans work together based on a client's circumstances and preferences.
Her background spans nearly three decades in clinical and coaching roles. That experience includes supporting people through loss, transitions, and trauma-related reactions. She brings that history into the room as a guide for planning short and longer term work.
In practice she combines structured techniques and one-on-one coaching ideas. That can mean working on calming strategies, approaching feared social situations, or building routines that reduce overwhelm. Patricia helps people practice specific skills between sessions so progress continues outside appointments.
People who prefer clear steps and practical tools tend to find this approach helpful. She encourages clients to set small, testable goals and to review what works. The emphasis is on steady, manageable change rather than sudden fixes.
Therapeutic techniques and how online sessions can work
Patricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach teaches how to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns, which helps reduce anxiety and panic symptoms by practicing different responses to stressful thoughts. Another useful method emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations, helping people test small steps toward activities that feel difficult, such as speaking up or attending social events.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This collaborative process means sessions can shift between skills practice, planning exposure steps, and problem-solving day-to-day challenges.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone-only sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited, and video sessions let a therapist observe nonverbal reactions during skills practice. Patricia will help figure out which arrangement fits a person’s routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, and social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps, adapting dialogue and plans to each person’s situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience in clinical and coaching roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Ohio LPCC and practices from Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.