- Warm collaborative style
- Focus on parenting
- Clear coping strategies
About Trisha
Trisha Smith-Gomes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who aims to make therapy feel easy to start. She focuses on clear, practical support for stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs so people can speak honestly and be heard.
She approaches therapy with warmth and collaboration. Trisha listens first to understand your situation, strengths, and goals. From there she helps identify what gets in the way and offers straightforward coping strategies you can use between sessions.
Trisha has 15 years of experience in clinical social work. Over that time she has supported children, adolescents, adults, and families with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and behavioral concerns. She also has experience working with neurodivergent people, including those on the autism spectrum.
In sessions she moves at a pace that feels right for the client. The focus is often on emotional regulation, improving communication, and building self-compassion. Practical tools and short-term goals are used to create change that matters in everyday life.
Trisha practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English. If you want a straightforward, empathetic approach to parenting stress, caregiver strain, workplace challenges, or social anxiety, she helps people find clearer ways forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Trisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical coping and emotional regulation. One common approach involves teaching concrete skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans for breaking problems into smaller parts. These techniques help with panic, chronic worry, and feeling overwhelmed.She also emphasizes strategies for improving communication and managing anger. This includes practicing clear ways to express needs, setting small behavioral goals, and rehearsing difficult conversations so people feel more confident in family or work situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Trisha will work with each person to assess needs, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Together you set goals and choose techniques that match your preferences and daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can more easily fit therapy around childcare, work, or school, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Online work can make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions while you practice new skills in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Trisha often help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related issues like caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. She listens first, then helps build practical coping strategies tailored to each person's life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical social work and has supported people across a range of life stages and challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.