- Guilt and shame focus
- First responder care
- Cognitive approaches
About Tricia
Tricia Stark is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Tricia also lists first responder and military-related concerns, and she notes guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Tricia often sees people coping with post-traumatic stress, adjustment after big changes, grief, family conflict, and mood disorders. She also addresses commitment and communication problems, infidelity, and isolation or loneliness. Her experience includes work with law enforcement, fire and rescue, medical, and military personnel as a Certified First Responder Counselor.
Her approach is integrative. That means she draws on several evidence-based techniques and uses what fits a person’s needs. Tricia commonly uses person-centered methods to center the client’s perspective and solution-focused tools to set short-term goals.
She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and cognitive-processing approaches to work with trauma memories. In session she combines these methods to make practical plans and practice new ways of coping.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Tricia helps people name the patterns that keep guilt and shame active and then practice different responses. She encourages clear communication and small steps toward better functioning.
Tricia’s work reflects fifteen years helping adults manage stress, trauma, relationships, and mood-related concerns in Texas. If someone wants to proceed they choose the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Tricia commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify and test thoughts that fuel shame or anxiety. CBT involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing clearer, more realistic ways of thinking to reduce emotional intensity and change behavior.She also uses cognitive-processing strategies for trauma-related symptoms. These methods focus on the memories and meanings tied to traumatic events and help people reframe stuck thoughts that maintain distress. Person-centered work appears in her practice as well, which centers the client’s perspective and supports self-directed problem solving.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tricia will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and checking in about what is or isn’t helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to sustain weekly or biweekly appointments. If you have questions about how a particular format would work for your needs, check the session options when you set up a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Tricia works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include guilt and shame, first responder issues, infidelity, and family of origin problems.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses an integrative approach that helps people name the patterns keeping guilt or shame active. Techniques include cognitive work to test distressing thoughts and practical steps to try different behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience and additional certification to work with first responders and military-related concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential. She is also a Certified First Responder Counselor who works with law enforcement, fire and rescue, medical, and military personnel.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and local considerations.
How do I begin with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.