About Troika
Troika Jackson-Grillo is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people navigate loss, trauma, self-worth, and family struggles. She speaks plainly and aims to make starting therapy less overwhelming. She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and helps clients build on their strengths.
She uses an approach that centers the client's experience. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what each person needs. Troika listens for attachment patterns and past hurts that shape current reactions, and she helps people name those patterns so they can try different choices.
How Troika works
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Practical strategies are paired with reflective work about meaning, identity, and values. Jungian ideas may surface when exploring personal symbols, dreams, or deeper themes that feel important to the client.
Troika has 13 years of clinical experience and holds a California LMFT. Her background includes grief and end-of-life counseling as well as working with trauma, codependency, communication problems, and blended family issues. She brings steady attention to complicated emotions like emptiness, abandonment, dissociation, and impulsivity.
Sessions are offered in English and available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Troika aims to help people find clearer footing through practical steps, thoughtful conversation, and attention to the personal stories that matter most.
Troika lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Troika works with
The areas below are the ones Troika selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the patterns people form in relationships and how early bonds influence current feelings and reactions; it helps people who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, and family-of-origin concerns by identifying those patterns and trying new ways of relating.Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective, offering acceptance and empathetic listening so the person can explore identity, self-esteem, and personal goals at their own pace. This approach supports work on grief, emptiness, and dependent personality issues by following what matters most to the client.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers practical techniques to change them. It is useful for impulsivity, communication problems, and disruptive mood symptoms by teaching concrete skills and experimenting with small changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Troika will work together with each person to choose strategies that match goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy unfolds.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and visual connection, phone calls can be simpler during low bandwidth, and chat or text are helpful for short check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress and meaningful reflection.
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