Patricia (Trisha) Blackburn

Patricia (Trisha) Blackburn is a licensed social worker in New York with 20 years of clinical experience. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful. Trisha believes people bring strengths that matter and uses that as the starting point in sessions.

Her work focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and depression. She also supports people working through compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, relationship and family tensions, sleep and eating problems, and coping with life changes. Intellectual disability is listed among areas she addresses alongside aging, autism, caregiver stress, and other concerns.

Trisha uses client-centered methods that put the person’s experience first. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and physical sensations in the moment. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded rather than abstract.

In meetings she listens, helps people name what matters, and tests small changes together. Conversations often focus on tools a person can try between sessions. The pace is set by the person seeking help, and Trisha works to match support to each person’s goals.

Her MA LICSW and New York LCSW credentials are part of her professional background. She works in English and has two decades of experience helping people manage mood, life transitions, and caregiving responsibilities.

Client-centered and mindfulness approaches for online care

Client-centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience. The therapist listens without judgment and follows what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone needs space to clarify values, make decisions, or rebuild confidence.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills for noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations. Those practices can help with anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and managing urges. Exercises are short and meant to be useful between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. If one method does not feel helpful, they will adjust together until they find a better fit.

Session formats were not specified in the profile, so confirm available options when booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice mindfulness and coping skills in real-life settings so they can bring those changes into daily routines.