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Dr. Trent Owens has centered his clinical work around advocating for underserved groups particularly people of color, sexual and gender minorities, individuals from low-income backgrounds, individuals with autism spectrum disorders, the kink community, and those engaged in non-traditional relationship structures. He utilizes psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic principles in his practice. He believes the relationship between clinician and client is an integral part of the therapeutic process. He supports clients by capitalizing on their strengths and celebrating their unique ways of being in this world. Trent has experience working with varied age and ability populations managing acute stress, ADHD, anxiety, body acceptance, depression, emerging adulthood, identity development, and life adjustments and transitions.
Trent completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and a M.S. degree in counseling psychology from Chatham University. He completed training at the nation’s second oldest licensed mental health center specifically created to serve the LGBTQ+ community. There, he focused on working with youth and adults who identified as LGBTQIA+ and adults living with HIV/AIDS. Trent completed a PhD in Psychology at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA where he also attained a M.A. degree in clinical psychology. His research has focused on internalized stigma in transgender and gender diverse populations, implicit bias in diagnosing older adults, and the utilization of archetypal imagery for emotional health and spiritual awareness. Trent is trained as a generalist and has completed clinical training experiences at multiple university counseling centers and private practices across the country.
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
LGBTQ+RelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Trenton Owens. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’m seeing so much growth in the way I communicate, how I show up for myself and others thanks to the work I’m doing with therapy. Dr. Owens has helped me understand my reasonings and align myself more with my values so that I am more at peace with myself. I’m so thankful for the tools he’s taught me, especially the last 2 years.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Trenton for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Sessions with Trenton have been something that I look forward to every week. With Trenton's compassion, patience and support I have met with, and worked through, many things that I had feared in my life. Trenton is skilled at holding space and at asking just the right questions so I could investigate more deeply the thoughts and assumptions that run through my head. I am truly blessed to have had Trenton on my journey navigating my gender identity, queerness and childhood/family trauma.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Trenton for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Trenton is a great listener and has a toolset that he applies to make sure I take action
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Trenton for 7 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, and adhd
I’ve already recommended BetterHelp to everyone that I talk to about therapy.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Trenton for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Just WONDERFUL! My favorite thing about working with Trenton is how he allows space for you to breathe in and just let it all out. I gained so much insight on how to show up in my life and take accountability.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Trenton for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Trenton is truly concerned about my well being and follows up with me, asks me to consider pointed questions and encourages me to think about how certain outcomes will affect me. I am very happy I have him as my therapist
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Trenton for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
I started out with another therapist on Better Help, but it wasn't a good fit and I didn't feel understood. I changed to Trenton and he is very professional, he asks a lot of questions, he responds quickly and his sessions are very well structured. He gave me a lot of good worksheets to work on my anger issues and I am very happy to have him as my therapist.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Trenton for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Trenton is really good at making therapy a collaboration and finding moments to celebrate you for your growth and learning on your journey.
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Trenton for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Trent is very knowledgeable and responsive. He would listen to all my story and answer all my questions. Meanwhile, he suggested some useful websites for me to step out more. Recommended!
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Trenton for 1 week on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, and self esteem
Super supportive -- fantastic counsellor! Highly recommended, has really helped me through a very rough patch.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Trenton is an amazing therapist I always feels like he listens and always offers good advice to help me through my tough times
Written on Oct 16, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Trenton has been a compassionate, knowledgeable, and consistent mental health counsellor for me over the past year. They have shown to be a focused and caring listener, with creative and considerate strategies that have aided in my working through the smorgasbord that life and this pandemic have been unloading.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Trenton takes great care to understand a situation and has a wide ranging expertise. He empathizes but is also always working with you to come up with ways on how to tackle a situation. He has helped me a lot coping with executive dysfunction and troubles with socialising.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 7 months on issues concerning lgbt, and self esteem
Trenton has been a huge resource for me since signing up with him. Unfortunately a lot of us are probably under a lot of stress and have too much time for toxic introspection. He has been consistently and gently prompting me to re-evaluate how I feel or approach things. It's been a real eye opener for me and I've never felt more validated and empowered to make changes. I can't recommend him enough!
Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
He changed my life. Forever thankful. Actually, he gave me the tools and the space to change my own life so... could not wish him enough blessings. Fantastic human and counselor.
Written on May 23, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I had a great experience with Trenton. He clearly has a lot of experience and is very relatable. He helped me through a very tough time in my life and I will be forever grateful
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Trenton Owens is a professional, kind and compassionate human being. Their expertise and professionlism is second to none. Trenton has helped me over the months to be more confident and strong and has helped to drag me out of the dark pit of depression I had found myself in.
If you are looking for help and guidance, Trenton Owens is a step in the right direction.
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I had been considering therapy for many years before joining BH, however as a private person who struggles to be vulnerable with others (especially strangers) I found the idea too daunting and kept putting it off. Eventually I knew I needed to do something as I had been struggling for so long.
I was matched to a different therapist at first who I didn't feel was the right fit for me so I requested to change which was a very easy and quick process. I was then matched with Trent and from the very first message I felt I was in good hands. We arranged our first phone session and throughout the call he was extremely kind and compassionate and I had never felt so respected and supported.
I have been working with Trent now for 6 months, our communication is predominantly through weekly calls, and it has made such a difference to my life. Throughout our time working together he identified that I likely have ADHD , which while I was surprised about at first now makes so much sense. I went through the assessment process in the UK and was officially diagnosed with Adult ADHD-C a month ago.
Trent has been incredibly supportive throughout the whole process and has really helped me to understand this and to practice a lot of self compassion which I so desperately needed.
I am so grateful to have Trent with me on this journey, to not only come to peace with and reframe the past, but to also work on a healthy and happy future for me.
Written on Mar 06, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
At first, I did not feel as though our ability to communicate would be fast enough to help me. I felt a strong sense of urgency to correct my mental health but I have a very busy schedule. I decided journaling would best suit my communication efforts and scheduling, and it paid off. I was able to completely express myself, allowing Trent Owens to do what he does. In answering each other's questions in the replies to the journals, we are currently making great progress.
Written on Feb 21, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I've had multiple counsellors and one thing I notice with Trenton is an emphasis on finding solutions that fit my situation and the way I want to live my life. I feel very comfortable talking to him, and he makes my problems feel very manageable.
Written on Jan 03, 2021 after therapy with Trenton for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
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