- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Self esteem work
About Trina
Trina centers sessions on what the client brings. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and helps them notice strengths they already have. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and skills that can be used between sessions.
Typical work may include talking through family conflicts, improving communication, and addressing feelings of isolation or low self-worth. She also helps people facing separation or midlife transitions to sort priorities and manage intense emotions like guilt, shame, or abandonment worries.
Sessions aim to build clearer patterns of thought and behavior so clients can make more intentional choices. Trina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the work collaborative, checking in on what is or isn’t helping as therapy progresses.
Her style favors straightforward discussion and small, manageable tasks to practice outside sessions. People often leave with clearer options and simple tools to handle stress, impulse challenges, and recurring thoughts that get in the way of daily life.
License and NPI on record
- LPC
- Missouri · 2023038155
- NPI
- 1568288504
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Trina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and practical skills. Cognitive-style work looks at unhelpful thoughts and tests them with real-life steps to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies involve setting small, doable tasks to change routines and improve energy and motivation.She views finding the right method as a collaborative process. Together the client and therapist review what feels useful and adjust the approach over time so it matches the client’s goals and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays and family schedules. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make regular appointments simpler to keep. The focus remains on practical work you can apply between sessions, whether addressing parenting stress, communication patterns, or questions about life purpose.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, family and parenting challenges, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on strengths, clearer thinking, and skills to try between sessions.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing counselor in Missouri.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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