Trina Jones Artis , LCSW

Trina Jones Artis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence by using solution-focused methods and a strengths-based perspective. Trina also attends to issues affecting veterans and armed forces members, multicultural matters, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and challenges common to young adults.

Trina approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be used to overcome difficult moments. She centers the client’s goals and values, supporting them as they take the often courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her work emphasizes practical strategies, clearer motivation, and building confidence so clients can move forward with purpose.

Clients who work with Trina can expect an empathetic, collaborative process that honors personal experience while focusing on achievable change. She aims to create a supportive environment where exploration, problem solving, and steady progress are prioritized.

Client-focused methods for online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the client’s priorities - the therapist follows the client’s lead to build understanding, self-awareness, and personal goals. This approach is helpful for those seeking stronger self-esteem, clearer values, or support during life transitions.

Motivational Interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change through guided conversation. It can be especially useful for clients working on behavior change, increasing motivation, or overcoming barriers to taking next steps.

The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best, taking into account the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right method is part of the process, and the therapist adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access licensed professionals from a convenient location.