Tricia Betters-Black, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 25 years in practice

Tricia Betters-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW12808 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1194103606 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Tricia

Tricia Betters-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, body image and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, eating-related issues, hoarding, and end-of-life or hospice-related questions.

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens closely and offers honest feedback so people can talk openly about what matters. She aims to meet clients where they are without judgment.

Background and approach

Tricia adapts her methods to each person. She commonly uses client-centered approaches, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused work. That mix lets sessions be practical while still honoring each person’s pace.

Sessions typically focus on clear, usable steps. For example, she might help someone spot unhelpful thinking patterns, build small routines to reduce stress, or set goals to change substance use. She also gives space to grief and complex feelings that need time to process.

Tricia practices in Florida as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked with a wide range of concerns across many settings over the last two and a half decades. She strives to treat everyone with dignity and respect and to collaborate on goals that make daily life feel more manageable.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Approaches Tricia names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Tricia uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting feelings, and building trust so people feel understood. This approach helps with grief, identity questions, relationship concerns, and general emotional support. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and many stress-related issues.

She also often brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help with stress management and urges, and uses motivational interviewing when people want to make changes like reducing substance use or shifting habits. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try out methods that fit, and adjust plans as needed so work stays focused and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low, live chat is useful for quicker check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the work goal oriented and consistent.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, hoarding, and end-of-life or hospice related matters.

What is the general therapeutic style?

The approach is interactive, warm, and compassionate. Sessions combine close listening with honest feedback to help people move toward clear goals.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She has 25 years of experience working across substance use, mental health, grief counseling, and with the LGBTQ+ community in various settings.

Where does the therapist practice and what is her credential?

She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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