About Trina
Trina Qualls-Dunaway is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety and stress. She brings 15 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical ways to reduce worry and build confidence. She works with people facing low mood, self-doubt, and motivation problems.
She also supports those dealing with family conflict and people seeking executive coaching. Conversations are straightforward and aim to make small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
In sessions she creates an open space for honest talk without judgment. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set clear, doable goals. That can mean practicing new ways to cope, testing small behavior changes, or building routines that support better mood and focus.
Her approach is collaborative. She encourages clients to try tools between sessions and then review what worked. Progress is measured in concrete steps like sleeping better, worrying less, or handling a difficult conversation more calmly.
Trina practices as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English. She describes starting therapy as a courageous step and aims to guide people toward a more satisfying, manageable life.
Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care
Trina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses teaches skills for managing anxious thoughts and bodily tension so people can handle stress more calmly and stay active in life. Another technique centers on building small daily habits and problem-solving steps to improve mood, motivation, and confidence. These methods help with worry, low energy, and getting through difficult family interactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, listen to what feels most useful, and adapt methods to the client’s goals and preferences so therapy fits day-to-day life. The plan evolves from short-term goals and regular check-ins to see what helps.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and working through exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide quick access between sessions for brief updates or coaching-style support. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Coaching
- Depression
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
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