Janice Ricks, LISW
Ohio LISW focusing on trauma and LGBTQ+ care
- Trauma and grief support
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Flexible online sessions
About Janice Ricks
Janice Ricks is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who combines extensive social work background with focused clinical practice. She brings more than 30 years as a professional social worker and 11 years of direct therapy experience to her work, alongside academic roles that included teaching at the University of Cincinnati and serving as an online instructor in the University of Central Florida MSW program, retiring with Emeritus status.
She has practiced and taught in both Ohio and Florida and has worked with a wide range of populations, including individuals and families, teens and adults, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community including gender-variant people. Her clinical interests include stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas have included abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink-related concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, dissociation, and divorce and separation.
She draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods - to help people move toward practical, meaningful change. Janice emphasizes clients' strengths and resilience, works collaboratively to set achievable goals, and values the courage it takes to begin therapy. She also has experience providing therapy through online formats and appreciates how remote work can expand access and flexibility for many people.
She has practiced and taught in both Ohio and Florida and has worked with a wide range of populations, including individuals and families, teens and adults, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community including gender-variant people. Her clinical interests include stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas have included abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink-related concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, dissociation, and divorce and separation.
She draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods - to help people move toward practical, meaningful change. Janice emphasizes clients' strengths and resilience, works collaboratively to set achievable goals, and values the courage it takes to begin therapy. She also has experience providing therapy through online formats and appreciates how remote work can expand access and flexibility for many people.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janice Ricks have?
Janice Ricks has 11 years of clinical therapy experience.
Is Janice Ricks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details: OH LISW I.0600028-SUPV.
In which languages does Janice Ricks provide therapy?
Janice Ricks provides therapy in English.
Where is Janice Ricks located?
Janice Ricks is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Janice Ricks as my therapist?
You can work with Janice Ricks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janice Ricks work with international clients?
Janice Ricks does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janice Ricks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Janice Ricks
Janice Ricks uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility - practical skills that support coping with anxiety, grief, life transitions, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for treating anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people explore feelings and build self-understanding in a way that supports long-term growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Janice works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual's circumstances.
Online therapy offers practical advantages for many clients - scheduling flexibility, the ability to meet from home or other convenient locations, and multiple communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while working with licensed professionals and therapists toward meaningful change.