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Tricha Menelas, LCSW

Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression
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About me

I was born in London, England and raised in a single parent household. I lost my mother 2 years ago to cancer. I reside between Florida and NY. I consider myself to be of Afro-Caribbean descent

I attended undergraduate school at Saint John’s University and graduated in May of 2000. I remained at Saint John’s University for my graduate studies and graduated in January 2004 with a Master’s in Education and again in August 2008 with a Masters Degree in Social Work.

I went into this field because I wanted to give others what I did not have growing up, validation a voice and to be heard. My professor Doctor Petrie said I had the power of influence. This told me I could help influence things positively for those in my community. I have over two decades of experience in clinical mental health and leadership experience within nonprofit organizations including The Jewish Board, The Child Center of NY, Beth Israel Medical Center and others.

I care deeply about helping our community and feel that being a person of African descent automatically makes me responsible and indebted to my ancestors and my community. It is my duty to give back to the diaspora.

When I have encountered racism firsthand, I educated others on the ignorance and blatant prejudice that was being displayed but realistically, I wish that racism never existed in the first place.

My clinical approach is Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, approaches meaning I talk with you about your history, your childhood, through recent experiences and how those things impact you and how you understand and operate in the world now. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) which helps people access their own motivation to reach their goals and make change, as well as several Evidence Based models including Multisystemic Therapy, Functional Family Therapy.

Clients experience me as honest, insightful, and collaborative. I have been told I make them see things that they never knew they felt. Many have severe traumatic experiences that have never been labeled as such. Sometimes I am the first to put the label or give a name to a negative human experience.

I am three C’s: Crafty, Creative, Cat lady. One good thing to know about me is that I want to see everyone win!

Professional experience

32yrs in practice
Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Jealousy, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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Live Chat
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License information

NY LCSW 089540

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tricha Menelas. 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.

She’s amazing

Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life

I have only seen Tricha a handful of times, but it’s incredible to be seen in high definition by someone. I am so appreciative!

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

She amazing

Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

She is an incredible therapist and wonderful soul, I am blessed to have been given the chance to meet her. She is kind and funny. Shes compassionate and empathic but speaks the hard truths we need to hear sometimes.

Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Excellent

Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Tricha has been an enormous help to me! Im very grateful to know her!

Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues