Tricia Betters-Black

Tricia Betters-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and eating and food-related issues. Her work also includes support for addiction, LGBT concerns, stress, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and self-esteem challenges.

Her style is warm, interactive, and compassionate. She listens carefully and offers direct feedback so clients can speak openly. She aims to meet people where they are without judgment.

Tricia uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person. Common methods include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. She adjusts tools based on what’s helpful in the moment.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. That might mean learning new ways to manage stressful thoughts, building healthier habits around food and body image, or creating plans to reduce addictive behaviors. She emphasizes small, concrete changes that add up over time.

Tricia has worked across substance abuse, mental health, hospice and grief settings, and within the LGBTQ+ community. Her background includes helping caregivers, older adults, and people managing chronic stress. She welcomes international clients and conducts work in English.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps when someone needs acceptance, empathy, and a space to sort through feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice their thoughts and sensations without getting swept away, which can reduce reactivity to stress and cravings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what feels useful and realistic.

Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions around a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and easier access for international clients. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. The focus online is the same as in person: clear goals, manageable steps, and steady progress toward the client’s priorities.