Ricki Pribyl, LICSW

Ricki Pribyl is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, and career challenges. She supports people dealing with bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, and the emotional toll of caregiving or cancer. Ricki aims to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Ricki uses straightforward conversation to understand what feels most urgent for each person. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients on practical steps to change them. Sessions often focus on coping skills for hard days, managing mood shifts, and rebuilding energy after loss or burnout.

Over eight years she has worked with people facing trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and social anxiety. She also addresses issues like codependency, control struggles, forgiveness, and self-love. Her background includes helping people through postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Ricki pays attention to how life transitions affect daily functioning, and she tailors suggestions to each person’s routine. She combines supportive listening with concrete strategies for problem solving and self-care. The goal is to leave each session with at least one doable step to try before the next meeting.

People who choose Ricki often want a direct but compassionate approach. She emphasizes teamwork and respects each person’s pace when exploring change. For those juggling work, caregiving, or health challenges, she focuses on realistic ways to make life a bit more manageable.

Practical approaches for online care

Ricki works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear tools and skills. One approach emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing and grounding methods along with step-by-step behavior changes to reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on mood management and stabilization for people with bipolar disorder and depression, focusing on routines, symptom tracking, and strategies to recognize and respond to mood shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She collaborates with clients to match techniques to goals, comfort level, and daily life needs. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

If you prefer online work, confirm current session options before booking. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the short matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep continuity of care while managing health or caregiving demands.