About Thiesha
Thiesha Ricketts is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She brings seven years of professional experience in behavioral health and medical settings. Thiesha aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
She works with individuals to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on making space for what you feel and naming goals that matter to you.
Background and approach
Thiesha encourages straightforward talk and invites clients to try strategies that fit their daily life. Her background includes both behavioral health and medical work, which shapes a practical approach to emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience helps her connect symptoms to everyday routines and medical contexts when relevant.
She uses this perspective to plan small, achievable steps forward. Thiesha keeps the therapy space warm and nonjudgmental. She helps people sort through feelings, increase motivation, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.
The pace and focus are set together based on the client’s needs. Sessions are offered in English and provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Thiesha holds licenses in Illinois and Indiana as an LCSW and draws on seven years of practice to guide her work with each person.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Thiesha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical coping and recovery. One common approach she relies on is skills-based work that teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning. These techniques help people reduce overwhelm and build predictable routines.She also emphasizes trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace they control. This involves creating safety in sessions, naming the impact of past events, and building skills to manage triggers and emotional responses.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, then try methods that seem most helpful. Progress is reviewed together and strategies are adjusted when needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier if you don’t want to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer written communication. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy routines.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Indiana
- Languages
- English