Trina Jones Artis, LCSW

Trina Jones Artis is a licensed clinical social worker who centers sessions on the client's own goals. She brings three years of practice in Hawaii and focuses on clear, solution-minded work. Trina emphasizes strengths and practical steps rather than long theories. Her style is straightforward and supportive for people facing life shifts.

Clients often come for help with stress and anxiety. Trina also addresses LGBTQ concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and motivation. She works with pregnancy and childbirth related mood changes and postpartum depression. Young adult issues and multicultural or veteran and armed forces concerns are also part of her focus.

Her approach draws from client-centered principles. That means sessions start with what matters most to the person in the room and follow their pace. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find motivation and move toward goals without pressure.

Solution-focused work is used to identify small, practical changes that add up. Trina prefers short, concrete steps that people can try between meetings. She encourages reflective conversation and collaborative problem solving.

Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Trina aims to make that step straightforward. She supports clients as they build confidence and handle life changes in ways that fit their values and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits

Client-centered therapy focuses on your priorities and perspective. Sessions center on what you want to change and move at your pace, which helps when stress or identity questions feel overwhelming.

Motivational interviewing uses questions and reflection to build motivation for change. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps, and it pairs well with short practical goals.

Solution-focused therapy looks for small, concrete changes that produce noticeable results. It’s useful for managing anxiety, improving self-esteem, and navigating life transitions with brief, targeted actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted over time as progress is made.

Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is helpful. Discussing which format works best is part of the initial match and scheduling process.