About Tricia
Tricia Smith-Peck is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports those coping with compassion fatigue. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at making talking about hard things easier.
Tricia has 25 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW. She focuses on building an open space where people can say what they think and feel without feeling judged.
Background and approach
She encourages small, practical steps and honest conversation to find what helps most. Her approach is collaborative. Tricia listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of her rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions often focus on managing day-to-day stress, improving confidence, or coping with anxiety and depression. Tricia also helps people sort through workplace strain, communication problems, control issues, and life changes like separation or divorce.
People can expect direct but compassionate guidance, and help identifying clear actions to try between sessions. Tricia’s goal is to support clients as they take the steps toward a more fulfilling life. She practices in Indiana and conducts sessions in English.
Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Tricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach is short-term, problem-focused work that breaks worries into manageable steps and teaches concrete coping skills for stress and anxiety. This helps when everyday life feels overwhelming and people need clear tools to try.Another frequent approach emphasizes building confidence and self-worth through guided conversation and behavioral experiments. That method helps people test new ways of interacting, rehearse conversations, and notice small shifts in how they feel about themselves. Both approaches are aimed at real-world change rather than lengthy theory talks.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tricia listens to each person’s goals, life context, and preferences, then suggests strategies to try together. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what works for the client.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins and ongoing coaching possible between sessions. These options make scheduling simpler and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
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- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Indiana
- Languages
- English