Tatrina completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Criminal Justice at Walden University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling at Prairie View A&M University. She realizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their well-being, including their physical health, support systems (family, friends, etc.), work or school environment, and faith/spirituality. Tatrina is concerned with the impact of loss and trauma and improving interventions to support trauma recovery for better emotional, physical, and relationship health.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Authenticity and a Safe-Space. In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions, and then dive into your specific challenges. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I've worked with young children ages 5-17 for the past 17 years. I'm very down-to-earth, non-judgemental, and trustworthy.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), my experience involves helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress or psychological challenges. In sessions, I guide clients through recognizing how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors, and together, we work to reframe negative thinking, develop coping strategies, and engage in practical exercises to reinforce positive changes. This often includes goal-setting, behavioral experiments, and learning skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. The approach is structured, collaborative, and focused on building skills for long-term self-improvement.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
As a therapist using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), my experience involves helping clients develop skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors. DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness strategies. In therapy, I focus on balancing acceptance and change—helping clients accept themselves as they are while also working toward meaningful change. My role is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can learn to cope with emotional distress in healthier ways, tolerate discomfort, and build stronger, more stable relationships. I also teach clients how to stay present and manage crises without resorting to harmful behaviors.