Tricia Rispoli, LMHC

Tricia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2011, following her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida. Tricia’s professional background spans a variety of clinical environments including community mental health, school-based behavioral interventions, in-home individual and family therapy, and private practice. Her clinical work spans a wide range of populations including adults, school-aged children, adolescents, and specialized training in the 0-5 population.

Since 2019, Tricia has focused specifically on providing trauma-informed care to the Gainesville community. She has completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), both highly effective treatment approaches for trauma related symptoms. Tricia is also a TAC graduate, having completed adoption competency training with the Center for Adoption Support and Education. She has a special interest in treating patients who have experienced medical trauma or are managing chronic conditions, pre- and post-adoption family work, and working with underserved communities. Tricia values collaborative treatment approaches and works closely with clients, caregivers, and other professionals to support each client’s individual needs and treatment goals.

Outside of her professional life, Tricia enjoys reading, creative projects, spending time with her family and close friends, and traveling.