- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Attachment focus
About Trista
Trista Samole is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 15 years of experience in mental health care. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Trista also focuses on attachment issues, life purpose, narcissism, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are conversational and direct, with room for humor as well as tough feelings.
Trista keeps language simple and practical. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside plain talk. In sessions she aims to be part guide and part encourager, helping clients notice patterns and try new ways of responding. The emphasis is on building resilience and improving how people connect with others.
Conversations tend to be grounded and straightforward rather than clinical or abstract. Trista helps people sort through what matters now, weigh options, and take small steps toward clearer priorities. She will listen for attachment patterns and relational dynamics that affect mood and choices. This can be useful when people are rethinking work, relationships, health, or overall direction in life.
People who prefer direct feedback and practical tools may find her style helpful. She encourages honest discussion about setbacks and strengths. Trista aims to make therapy feel like a real conversation with a professional who follows up on progress and setbacks.
If you want to explore life purpose or recover from past harm while also managing everyday stress, she combines focused techniques with everyday language. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Trista uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a clear, practical way. She helps clients spot patterns in relationships and mood, then practices small behavioral changes. Another common focus is processing the effects of past harm so it interferes less with present life. These approaches aim to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning by using concrete skills and conversational reflection.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Trista will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques make sense for their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting the plan if needed so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. They can also let people try shorter or more frequent appointments when that suits their schedule. Talk with the therapist during the questionnaire and initial scheduling to set a format that fits your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, life purpose, narcissism, and post-traumatic stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She uses evidence-based techniques and plain language, with room for humor alongside serious work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in mental health care. That background informs her practical, results-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients currently.
What is the cost and payment structure?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prices are tied to the subscription terms of the site.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.