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Tricia Betters-Black, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - addictions and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About Tricia
Tricia Betters-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, body image and eating issues, and concerns related to aging and caregiving. Tricia also lists experience with LGBT concerns, infidelity, polyamory and process addictions.
Her approach is interactive and direct. She listens closely and gives practical feedback so people can try different responses and notice what helps. Tricia uses straightforward methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques depending on the situation.
In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Then she guides short experiments and skill practice to change those patterns. Sessions often focus on specific problems like managing urges, reducing anxiety, improving communication, or rearranging daily routines to support mental health.
Tricia has extensive experience with substance use and grief work. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and hoarding. Her background includes long-term clinical practice across these areas in Florida.
For practical next steps she asks people to describe what they want to change and what has been tried so far. That information shapes a focused plan with clear steps and brief goals. International clients may be accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Tricia commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness approaches. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and addictive urges. Client-centered therapy centers on active listening and clear feedback to help people reflect on goals and choices. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase pause before acting, which can help with stress, cravings, and emotional overwhelm.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life, and then adjust the plan as progress is observed. This is a practical process that looks at what is working and what needs to change.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that focus on skill practice or shorter problem solving. It can also let people use audio-only check-ins when bandwidth is limited or schedule a brief session during a work break without needing to travel.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting stress, and aging and caregiver topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and feedback-oriented, with listening followed by practical suggestions and short skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working across substance use, mental health, grief, and LGBT-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; check any local regulations that might apply for cross-border care.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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