Tricia Betters-Black

LCSW

Florida

Experienced LCSW focused on motivation and recovery

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Florida / SW12808

NPI

1194103606

Experience

25 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Addiction support
   • Motivational approach
   • LGBT-affirming care

   About Tricia

   Tricia Betters-Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and body image or eating-related struggles. She offers a compassionate and interactive approach and aims to meet people where they are. Her background includes extensive work with LGBTQ+ communities and a wide range of mental health and substance use issues in Florida and beyond.

   In sessions she listens closely and gives straightforward feedback. She tailors methods to each person's needs rather than using a single technique for everyone. That can mean focusing on motivation, exploring thoughts and behaviors, practicing mindfulness, or building practical solutions for today.

   Her work often centers on helping people find motivation to change and on practical steps to reduce distress. She also supports those coping with caregiving strain, aging concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, infidelity, and non-monogamous relationship issues. Substance use and process addictions are included in her experience.

   Tricia uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy depending on need. She emphasizes respect and dignity in every interaction and encourages open communication during sessions.

   People who choose her can expect a warm, interactive style, clear feedback, and a focus on real changes that fit everyday life. She accepts international clients and conducts practice work from Florida.

2. Motivation, practical tools, and mindful strategies online

   Tricia commonly draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to strengthen motivation for change. This approach focuses on exploring ambivalence and helping people move from wanting change to taking steps toward it.
   
   She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, respect, and building a trusting relationship so a person can speak openly and work through concerns at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is often used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, or behavior patterns.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Tricia works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds. That lets sessions stay relevant and flexible to real-life needs.
   
   The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and let people check in during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if that helps someone feel more comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote or in-person settings depending on what is arranged.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefDepression

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem

   Additional focus areas

   Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   25+ years

   Listed in

   Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she help with?

   She supports people with addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, and self-esteem problems, among other areas.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Expect a warm, interactive, and compassionate approach. She listens closely, offers feedback, and adapts methods to each person's needs.

   What experience does she bring to sessions?

   She has 25 years of clinical experience working across substance use, mental health, grief counseling, and LGBTQ+ related care.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing from Florida.

   Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

   Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in Florida; sessions are conducted in English.

   Which session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to learn whether remote or in-person work is offered.

   How is cost handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin if I want to work together?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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