Tricia Betters-Black, LCSW

Tricia Betters-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and body image. Her work often includes support for those in the LGBTQ+ community and people managing caregiving or aging-related stress.

She uses a warm, interactive style that values listening and clear feedback. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and honest conversation so people can make changes that matter in daily life. Tricia meets people where they are and treats them with dignity and respect.

Her approach is flexible and depends on each person’s needs. She draws from client-centered work to keep the person's priorities central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and mindfulness practices support stress and emotional regulation.

Over her career she has worked extensively with substance use and mental health concerns and has provided grief and hospice-related counseling. She also addresses relationship wounds such as infidelity and the challenges that come with non-monogamous arrangements. Tricia combines practical strategies with empathy to help people move forward.

Based in Florida, she offers services in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, users should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How Tricia’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals at the center. The therapist follows the client’s priorities, listens closely, and shapes sessions around what matters most. This helps when people need steady support and a respectful space to talk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related to relationships or caregiving. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, conversational approach that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build momentum when motivation is low.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or a session that doesn’t require travel. They also allow continued work when schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals can use the same practical CBT, motivational, and client-centered techniques effectively in remote sessions.