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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Bipolar and mood
About Ricki
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in Minnesota with eight years of clinical experience, Ricki Pribyl focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions. She also supports people facing LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Ricki works with people on caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, codependency, and mood-related concerns such as postpartum depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Ricki uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through feelings and current problems. She encourages practical steps alongside emotional reflection. Conversations typically center on coping skills, managing mood symptoms, and clarifying goals for work and life.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. She helps people identify patterns that cause distress and tests new ways of responding. That can include short-term problem solving, coping strategies for stress and anxiety, and planning around career or caregiving challenges. Ricki also addresses grief and loss with attention to daily functioning as well as emotional processing.
Ricki expects the first sessions to involve assessment and goal setting. From there she and the client choose methods that fit the person’s situation and preferences. Work may focus on symptom relief, behavioral changes, or building routines that support mood and energy.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Minnesota licensure standards. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Ricki works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present difficulties and measurable change. One common approach she uses is short-term cognitive work that looks at unhelpful thinking and tests new ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, mood problems, and social fears. She also uses behavioral strategies that emphasize routine, activity scheduling, and small experiments to lift mood and manage bipolar symptoms. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their situation. That means reviewing what helps, adjusting techniques if needed, and checking progress together over time. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy around work and caregiving responsibilities, and avoid travel time. They can also allow for audio-only check-ins when bandwidth or a shorter session is preferable. Ask about the specific session formats available when arranging the first appointment.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, career problems, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, and related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping skills alongside emotional processing. Sessions combine problem solving and skill building tailored to your goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LICSW, licensed in Minnesota, and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.