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I was born in London, England and raised in a single parent household. Both my parents are currently retired and reside in 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 with that racism never existed in the first place.
My clinical approach is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, 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!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Jealousy, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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She is wonderful. Listens great!
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
With love, support, and encouragement she reminds you to remain focused on your goals, as success is within reach. The journey may not always be easy, but with determination and resilience, you will overcome any obstacles that come your way. She has been more than I could have ever anticipated.
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 9 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
Trich is such an amazing therapist and has really opened my mind and heart to view things in such a different and positive way! I highly recommend her to anyone dealing with anxiety, depression, or just need someone to talk to!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Tricha for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I really enjoy working with Tricha. She provides excellent feedback and really understands my feelings/concerns. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
TRICHA has been very helpful already. Only 3 sessions in!!
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Best therapist ive ever had. She is very direct and she is observant and an amazing listener. She has helped me deal with past trauma's and help me to be a better version of me. She is an amazing listener and attentive to your needs.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is the absolute best. She has helped me change my life for the better. I needed someone to be direct with me, yet caring. She makes going to therapy a comfortable thing. 20/10 recommend!!!
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
10/10 recommend
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great relationship therapist. She is very straightforward and will tell you what you need to know about yourself and how to deal with things. She really helped me process a breakup I went through and saved me a lot of added grief.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
From the conversations we have had Mrs. Tricha has helped me understand myself in many ways and has shown me how I have been blocking myself from living this life. Her encouragement, support, and honesty gives me the courage to make the hard choices to change my life for the better and for that I am deeply grateful
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
As you know, it's not always easy to find a therapist with a style that resonates with you. For me, it was Tricha. She provides a very caring style that allows you to steer where each conversation goes, but offers a lot of guidance and feedback should you need it. She has a lot of experience and it shows. I highly recommend Tricha!
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Tricha is the most connected therapist I’ve had to date! She offers great insight that actually helps me regulate my emotions.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassio
She is just the therapist i was looking for. She is very helpful and gives great feedback!
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tricha is a capable therapist that is very knowledgeable and kind. She has excellent communication skills. I am grateful for the tremendous help that she has provided and has been a powerful influence in my journey.
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I look forward to meeting with her every week. I know that she has my best interest at heart!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Tricha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Tricha is great. She really helped me see new perspectives concerning my breakup with a partner of 11 years that I had a lot of difficulty understanding at first. I feel like I’ve grown so much under her wing.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tricha made me feel comfortable immediately. I could say whatever I needed, however I needed. She’s supportive and has a great sense of humor. I look forward to speaking with her!
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I’ve tried therapy previous & each time was a horrible experience. Trisha has been the best therapist I’ve had. She makes me extremely comfortable. I feel as if I can talk to her about anything. She’s extremely professional & relatable.
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
She is amazing!
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Amazing Therapist.
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
My therapist is the best !
Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amazing!
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Definitely the best!!! Hands down love her
Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Helped with the little time I spent with her.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Her energy was amazing helped me get through my therapy session
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Best in the world!!
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
She has been very helpful and kind. Always offering a good perspective on things and bringing positive energy to every session.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
10/10 best therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve already recommended Tricha to a friend. I feel confident she will help me become the person I’m supposed to be. She is empathetic and a wonderful listener. I feel better after my sessions with her.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tricha is an amazing therapist. She is VERY kind and knowledgeable and enthusiastic and genuinely cares about her patients. She is well versed in CBT, has an extremely impressive educational background, and has the expertise to patiently comb through the inner workings of her patients minds to help heal their inner wounds in a non judgemental and supportive way. She has been immensely helpful to me in working through professional issues and body image and self worth issues. Thank you Tricha for all you do!!
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Very helpful and encouraging
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Best Therapist ever! She so down to earth & easy to talk to, I felt comfortable from the very beginning & my state of mind is only going in the positive direction! I strongly recommend her for anyone that’s going through anything ….she has helped me a lot!
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I’m very pleased with my therapist. She is helping me understand my situation and also how to deal with it
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She does an amazing job at validating how someone feels, while also getting to the heart of why they are feeling the way they do. She then helps you decide what the next steps are to get you back to being yourself.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Authentic, supportive, non-judging, and friendly!
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Tricha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
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