Lucas Krickenbarger, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 7 years in practice

Lucas Krickenbarger is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with seven years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34009159A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1407440076 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Lucas

Lucas Krickenbarger is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with seven years of practice. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports those adjusting to life changes and coping with mood or communication struggles.

Lucas aims to make sessions straightforward and down to earth. He builds space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling without judgment.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and useful right now. Sessions often include small, doable steps to try between meetings. He pays attention to how stress and habits affect daily life.

When addictions or low motivation are present, he works with clients to identify triggers and replace them with healthier routines. For anxiety and depression, he helps people name patterns and test new ways of responding to difficult moments. Communication problems and mood disorders are treated by practicing clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.

For those dealing with traumatic memories, he takes a paced approach so people feel more in control of the work. The goal is to leave sessions with clearer thinking and next steps. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Lucas notes that taking the first step is an achievement.

He encourages a collaborative pace and adjusts the work to match each person’s goals and day-to-day life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lucas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based techniques often used in everyday practice focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building new coping routines. One approach involves identifying anxious or negative thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to see what changes. This can help with worry, low mood, and motivation problems. Another practical approach emphasizes changing behaviors - creating small routines, replacing harmful habits, and practicing new responses to triggers. It is useful for addictions, low energy, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and daily life, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels manageable for the client.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and role practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers to avoid being on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping tools, or tracking progress between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lucas help with?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related communication and mood problems.

What is his general style in sessions?

Sessions are practical and down to earth, with an emphasis on open conversation and small steps that can be tried between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with people on mood concerns, addiction issues, and life transitions.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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