CA LCSW #89568

I am inspired by underdogs, outcasts, weirdos and artists. I love people who figure out exactly who they are and do it on purpose (to quote the esteemed Dolly Parton), despite how the rest of the world may judge it. There is nothing cooler or more interesting, in my opinion. authenticity is what fuels us, and I'd be honored to help you find what that means for you.

EDUCATION AND Trainings

  • Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in individuals and families from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City, focused on advocating for transgender women of color engaged in survival sex work (2014)

currently on tricia’s reading list

  • Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts, Oliver Burkeman

  • The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle

  • We Both Laughed in Pleasure: The Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan, 1961-1991, edited by Ellis Martin and Zach Ozma

tricia’s approach to treatment

I approach my clinical practice through a holistic and eclectic lens. I use different aspects of various therapeutic theories, animal-assisted therapy, somatic connection, spirituality and 12-step to try and create a warm, inquisitive, balanced, loving and gently challenging space. I try to connect with my clients through compassion, empathy, metaphors and humor, and I cherish the intimacy and honor that is my role in my clients' lives. I, too, am an imperfect human, learning my way through this life’s experience. I believe that together, imperfect humans can do incredible work together, and that the therapist-client relationship can bring about great insight and growth.

I am committed to the continuous and uncomfortable work of examining the systems, including my own role as a white, cisgender woman, in the of oppressions of Black, Brown, and transgender people and gender non-conforming people.

I believe that health and happiness are not accidents- but that we have to continually invest in them routinely and regularly. I encourage all of my clients to engage in additional forms of health and wellness beyond psychotherapy and/or psychiatry- including regular movement practices, meditation, journaling, spirituality, connection with nature, connection in healthy relationships, creative and artistic practices, service to others, and more. This holistic approach is vital to a balanced life worth living. There is no “fixing” you- you aren’t broken, you’re just out of balance.

Work Experience