Trina Hill , LCSW

Trina Hill is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for people who feel overwhelmed by life changes or painful emotions.

Trina aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what’s happening and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on practical skills and real conversations about feelings, behaviors, and relationships. She encourages small steps that build confidence over time.

Her work draws from several evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused work, emotionally-focused listening, and a client-centered way of relating. That mix lets her tailor sessions to what each person needs right now.

Trina has eight years of experience as a clinician in community and clinical settings in Illinois. She uses that experience to help people manage panic attacks, obsessive or compulsive patterns, chronic pain or illness stress, and struggles around abandonment, guilt, or isolation.

People often come to her for help with life transitions like divorce, midlife questions, caregiving stress, or money worries. She works with grief, trauma recovery, and addiction concerns in ways that aim to reduce shame and restore a sense of purpose.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and Trina focuses on practical, understandable steps. She supports clients as they try new habits and find clearer ways to handle difficult emotions.

How her approach translates to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic and obsessive thinking. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions in relationships and can help with attachment worries and communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Trina will discuss these options with each person and choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what works in practice. That collaborative process lets sessions shift if something feels unhelpful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is often used for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, between-session support, or when a shorter, written touchpoint fits someone’s day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while still working on meaningful change.