About Trina
Trina Qualls-Dunaway is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker. She brings 15 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical support for everyday struggles like stress and anxiety. She helps people who are dealing with depression and low self-esteem.
She also supports those facing family tension and people looking for coaching around motivation and confidence. Conversations are straightforward and aim to help clients make small, useful changes. Sessions are led with an emphasis on openness and nonjudgment.
How Trina works
Trina creates space for clients to share thoughts and feelings without worry. The pace and topics are set by the client so work stays relevant to real life. Her approach includes coaching for professionals who want clearer goals and better follow-through.
This work often focuses on practical steps, accountability, and building confidence to tackle daily challenges. Starting therapy is treated as a collaborative process. Trina supports each person through the early steps and helps them set clear, manageable goals.
The focus remains on what helps the client feel more capable and more hopeful in daily life.
What Trina works with
The areas below are the ones Trina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Coaching
- Depression
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used in this practice are short-term goal-focused coaching and structured problem-solving. Coaching concentrates on setting clear goals, creating step-by-step plans, and building accountability to improve motivation and confidence. Structured problem-solving helps break down stressful situations into manageable parts and identifies practical actions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick strategies that fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day life. This is a shared process where techniques are adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a less visual check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, progress notes, or moments when typing fits better into a busy day. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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