- guilt and shame
- skills teaching
- life transitions
About Kira
Kira Ricks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 18 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem problems, depression, and life transitions. Kira also addresses related areas such as body image, communication, emptiness, family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, mood concerns, self-love, and women’s issues.
Kira listens to how a person thinks about their situation and joins them where they are. She helps people notice their existing strengths and beliefs, and uses those as a starting point for change. When new skills are needed, she teaches practical tools and helps clients practice them in session.
Her approach is straightforward. She supports people as they name what’s hard and then helps them try different ways of responding. Sessions may include talking through patterns, rehearsing new skills, and planning small steps to try between meetings.
Kira aims to reduce the sense of isolation many people feel when guilt or shame is present. She offers steady, practical guidance so people can reclaim a clearer sense of themselves and their choices. The work focuses on concrete changes rather than abstract promises.
Clients typically explore present-day struggles as well as how past experiences shape current feelings. Kira helps people translate insight into everyday actions that fit their values. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches fit with online care
Many descriptions identify evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and skill development. One common approach teaches concrete coping and behavioral skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood; it helps people try small, repeated changes that alter daily routines and emotional responses. Another approach centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real experience; this helps when guilt or shame comes from persistent self-judgments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to choose methods that match the person’s goals, beliefs, and comfort level. They review what’s helping and adjust techniques as the work unfolds so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Confirm which session formats Kira offers before booking, because the original biography does not list formats explicitly. Online delivery can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. Video or phone formats each bring practical differences - video lets the therapist see facial cues, while phone can be simpler when bandwidth or a quieter setup is limited. Choose the option that fits everyday life and current needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Kira works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses body image, communication, loneliness, guilt and shame, and related issues.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She listens to how the client thinks about the issue and helps people use their own strengths. The work includes naming feelings, practicing new responses, and planning small steps forward.
What is her professional background?
Kira has 18 years of experience in clinical social work. Her practice focuses on mood and relationship concerns and practical skills for daily life.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. Please check the platform or profile controls to see available formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.