Patricia Tingler-Baker

LCSW

Ohio

Motivation-focused LCSW who listens and guides

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Tennessee / 7656; LISW, Ohio / I.0010173-SUPV; LCSW, Kentucky / 256063

NPI

1356415905

Experience

20 years

Languages

English

Location

Ohio

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation building
   • Practical coping skills
   • Nonjudgmental listening

   About Patricia

   Patricia Tingler-Baker is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps for coping with life changes and rebuilding motivation. Patricia aims to make the first step toward change feel more doable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

   She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings honestly. Sessions emphasize listening first, then working together to set small, achievable goals. Patricia blends approaches to fit each person rather than following a single method.

   Her work often includes helping people facing caregiver strain, workplace pressure, or challenges after childbirth. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and money. Substance use and domestic-violence related concerns are within her focus areas.

   Patricia uses methods like Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking. Dialectical ideas and client-centered listening also shape her sessions. The mix depends on what a person needs in the moment.

   People who come to Patricia can expect a steady, respectful presence and concrete tools to try between meetings. Her goal is to empower clients to make choices that match their values and daily lives.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and boosting confidence to take the next steps. It suits people who feel stuck, ambivalent, or unsure about making changes and want a collaborative push.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify what matters most and encourages actions that match those values. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching acceptance of difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful goals.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as people learn what helps them most.
   
   Confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so people can meet between work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals and therapists can help tailor session length and focus to fit everyday routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   20+ years

   Listed in

   Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does Patricia commonly help with?

   She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, workplace issues, women's issues, and substance-related concerns.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, with a focus on listening first and then setting small goals. Sessions combine practical skills with values-based conversations.

   How much experience does she have?

   Patricia has 20 years of professional experience working with people on mood, motivation, and coping challenges.

   What are her credentials and location?

   She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee and practices from Ohio as noted in her profile.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions priced and billed?

   Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the steps to begin working together?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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