Tricia Betters-Black, LCSW

Tricia Betters-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and body image. Tricia also supports clients with aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress.

Her approach is warm and interactive. She listens closely and gives straightforward feedback. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Tricia uses several approaches depending on the person and the problem. She draws on client-centered work to focus on each person’s priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, and mindfulness practices to build awareness and calm.

Motivational interviewing helps when people are trying to change habits like substance use or eating behaviors. Solution-focused techniques keep conversations practical and goal oriented so clients can see progress between sessions.

Over her career she has provided care across many settings and has particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ people as well as those dealing with substance misuse and end-of-life concerns. Tricia emphasizes respect and dignity in every session and works to create a space where clients can speak openly and find workable steps forward.

How her approaches translate to online care

Tricia uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques that adapt well to remote conversations. Client-centered work focuses on your priorities and values, helping the therapist shape sessions around what matters most to you. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people manage stress and stay present during difficult moments. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from wherever they are based. It also supports shorter check-ins or focused work on skills like mindful breathing or behavior experiments without requiring travel.