Trina Middleton,LCSW

My name is Trina Middleton I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I hold licenses in Arkansas and Tennessee. I have been a therapist for 30 years. I currently work with clients via teletherapy. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also use Person-Centered Therapy and trauma-based approaches, depending on the types of problems my clients may be experiencing. I assist clients in discovering and using their strengths that will empower them to make positive changes in their lives. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship problems, and stress due to life transitions. I believe feeling comfortable and connected with a therapist is an important part of making progress in therapy. I want my clients to feel they can discuss whatever they are thinking and feeling without feeling judged. I also encouraged clients to take action in order to make positive changes. I have always had a desire to help others. As I have dealt with my own struggles, I realized the value of having an objective, caring person who will listen, understand, and help me get through those difficult times. It has been rewarding for me to help others and to see my clients become more empowered and resilient as they discover and use their own strengths to overcome their own difficulties. Goal setting is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. We will work together in therapy sessions to determine goals for you. We will explore the reasons you decided to come to therapy and what you would like to achieve or the changes you want to get from therapy. After a few sessions, we can discuss some clear goals and then we will track your progress as we go. Our first session will be to talk about why you decided to seek therapy. I will ask you questions to get an understanding of what you are experiencing and why you may be feeling this way. Also, the first session is to begin to establish a connection with each other. We can also discuss any questions you may have about our future sessions together.