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Trenice Berkel

Therapist(She, Her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Life is full of transitions, challenges, and unexpected experiences that can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of our next steps. Whether you’re working through a difficult experience, navigating changes in your relationships, managing everyday stress, or seeking a better understanding of yourself, therapy can offer an opportunity for growth, healing, and meaningful change.

I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, providing a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I recognize that everyone’s experiences are different, and I believe therapy should reflect your individual needs, strengths, and goals.

My clinical approach is compassionate, practical, and grounded in evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches, and motivational interviewing. Together, we can explore patterns, identify barriers, strengthen coping strategies, and develop new ways of approaching life’s challenges.

I welcome individuals seeking support with relationships, family dynamics, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and personal growth. You don’t need to have everything figured out or even know exactly where to begin. Sometimes, taking the first step is simply being willing to have the conversation.

My goal is to help you recognize your strengths, gain greater clarity, and feel more empowered in your journey forward.

My approach to therapy

I help individuals —especially those balancing multiple roles and expectations—manage stress, anxiety, and depression throughout different phases of life. From career pressures to relationship challenges to major life transitions, therapy with me is a space to pause, process, and reset.


I take a culturally responsive and strengths-based approach, recognizing the unique experiences that shape each client’s journey. My goal is to help you feel more in control of your emotions, more confident in your decisions, and more connected to yourself.


Clients often choose to work with me because I offer more than just a space to talk-I provide direction, insight, and tools that can be applied in everyday life.

What you can expect from me

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’re used to holding everything together for everyone else. In our first session, my goal is to create a space where you can finally exhale.


We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you—whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression, or the challenges that come with different life stages and transitions. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to better understand your experiences, your background, and what you need support with right now.

You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. This is a space where you can be real, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what you’ve been carrying.


By the end of our session, we’ll start identifying your goals and what meaningful support looks like for you, so you can begin moving toward feeling more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Challenging, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Case Western Reserve University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Behavioral Activation (BA), Narrative Therapy, Structural Family, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English