Tricia Smith-Peck , LCSW

Tricia Smith-Peck is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with 25 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and LGBT concerns. She also helps those dealing with compassion fatigue and workplace strain. Tricia aims to make a first step feel manageable and to walk alongside people as they look for clearer direction.

Tricia keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they’re feeling and sort out next steps. Conversations cover daily stresses, confidence struggles, relationship communication, and decisions like divorce or career change.

Her approach emphasizes practical problem solving and steady emotional support. Tricia listens first, then helps people identify small changes that can make life feel less overwhelming. She works with goals such as improving communication, regaining motivation, and finding a clearer sense of purpose.

People often come for help with social anxiety, phobia, control issues, forgiveness, or to navigate the emotional impact of workplace pressures. Tricia can talk through LGBT-related concerns in a way that centers the person’s own values and choices. Sessions move at a pace chosen by each individual.

Tricia offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows based on therapist availability.

Evidence-informed approaches and online options

Tricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work rather than jargon. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns that feed anxiety and depression, then testing small changes to alter those patterns and reduce distress. This helps with day-to-day anxiety, low mood, and motivation struggles.

Another approach centers on improving communication and coping skills. It teaches ways to express needs, set boundaries, and manage workplace or relationship stress. This is useful for people dealing with control issues, social anxiety, or the fallout of separation and divorce.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and try different strategies until a good fit is found. Sessions are paced to match what each person prefers and to support steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and time allow. Phone sessions work well when a shorter check-in is needed or when video isn’t practical. Live chat and text-based messaging give day-to-day access for brief updates, reflection, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules.