About Thiesha
Thiesha Ricketts is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Thiesha brings seven years of clinical experience to her work and practices in Indiana.
She draws on experience from behavioral health and medical settings to address emotional and behavioral struggles. Sessions are straightforward and geared toward practical steps people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Thiesha emphasizes listening first, then building small goals that fit daily life. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She aims to create a space where people can talk honestly about difficult thoughts and feelings.
That openness guides how she tailors coping strategies and problem-solving techniques. Thiesha uses approaches that are rooted in evidence and focused on symptom relief and skill building. She works collaboratively to identify what helps most, whether that means short-term tools for anxiety or longer work on trauma and self-worth.
She holds LCSW credentials and is licensed in Illinois and Indiana. Her background in medical and behavioral health settings informs a practical approach that connects therapy to everyday routines and responsibilities.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Thiesha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom relief and practical skills. One approach emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and stress such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and manageable behavior changes to reduce worry and overwhelm. Another approach targets trauma and its aftermath by helping people make sense of distressing memories and build safety through step-by-step processing and stabilization work.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Thiesha will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and daily routines to determine which methods fit best. She adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant to evolving needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to regular sessions. Video calls support face-to-face conversation when more interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth and useful for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for quick updates, tools between sessions, and written reflections that some people find easier than speaking.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Indiana
- Languages
- English
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