Dominick Tricardo

With over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help adults navigate life's challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, trauma, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or simply looking for a different perspective, therapy can provide a space to gain clarity and move forward.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your individual needs. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and strengths-based approaches to help you better understand yourself, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes.

I believe therapy should be a conversation, not a lecture. I'm supportive, direct, and occasionally use humor because sometimes a little laughter helps us work through difficult situations. We'll identify your goals, explore what's getting in the way, and work toward solutions that make a difference in your everyday life.

My philosophy is simple: My goal is to put myself out of business—at least when it comes to you! I want you to develop the insight, confidence, and tools to navigate life's challenges independently. Therapy shouldn't last forever; it should help you build the life you want to live.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and goal-oriented. I believe therapy should be an active conversation where we work together to understand what's troubling you, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and develop strategies for meaningful change.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and strengths-based approaches, tailoring treatment to your individual needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method.

My style is supportive but direct. I'll listen without judgment, offer honest feedback, challenge perspectives when appropriate, and occasionally bring humor into our conversations. I believe insight is important, but what you do with that insight matters even more.

Ultimately, my goal is to help you develop the tools, confidence, and independence to manage life's challenges without needing therapy indefinitely.

In our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other and talking about what brought you to therapy. You can expect a relaxed, supportive conversation where there is no pressure to have everything figured out. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, history, and goals so we can start building a plan that feels realistic and helpful. Most importantly, my focus is on helping you feel heard, understood, and and ready for the next step

at your own pace. Whenever you're ready, I'm here.