Ricki Pribyl , LICSW

Ricki Pribyl is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with eight years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and other mood and life adjustment issues. Her background includes supporting clients through caregiving strain, addictions, trauma, and transitions, and she brings attention to both symptom management and personal goals.

Ricki emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental approach where thoughts and feelings can be voiced and explored. She aims to create a space that encourages honest reflection and practical skill building so clients can pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her work also includes coaching elements for career and caregiver concerns, and she supports people coping with family dynamics, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Ricki offers steady support throughout that process. She collaborates with clients to identify priorities, try evidence-based strategies, and adjust the approach as needs evolve, helping each person move toward greater coping, clarity, and resilience.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Ricki Pribyl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to common concerns such as stress and anxiety, focusing on practical coping skills and strategies that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. She also applies evidence-informed approaches for grief and life changes that support emotional processing and adaptation after loss or transition. Additionally, her work includes coaching-oriented support for career challenges and caregiver stress, helping clients clarify goals and develop actionable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy; Ricki collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods as progress is made so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Ricki is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access consistent care from home or work, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the format that best supports their engagement and progress.