Patricia "Tricia" Conlon, LMFT
LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma recovery
- Couples and family therapy
- First responder support
- Dementia caregiver training
About Patricia "Tricia" Conlon
Patricia "Tricia" Conlon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a background in general psychology and specialized clinical training. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 1997 and completed a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University in 1999. She became a licensed marriage and family therapist in 2003 and brings 24 years of clinical experience to her work.
Her career has focused on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate mental health challenges, major life changes, loss, chronic illness, and trauma-related disorders. In current practice she emphasizes couples' issues, family systems, women's concerns, and support for first responders and other high-achieving professionals coping with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, and bereavement. Her specialty areas also include addiction, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Conlon holds certifications as an Alzheimer’s Level I and II Trainer through the University of South Florida, offering dementia-specific education and support to family caregivers and healthcare staff. She is also CISM-trained to provide crisis intervention for first responders, schools, and community organizations following sudden loss or traumatic events. Clinically, she is trained in a wide range of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, hypnotherapy, mindfulness practices, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Her experience spans nonprofit agencies and healthcare administration with clinical roles in integrative medicine, oncology, psychiatry, substance abuse treatment, and dementia-specific services. She also served on the faculty at the University of Phoenix, teaching virtual classes in the College of Health Sciences and Nursing for ten years. Looking ahead, she plans to pursue certification as an Integrative Mental Health Professional, expand her hypnotherapy practice within integrative health and wellness, and work toward publication as an author.
Her career has focused on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate mental health challenges, major life changes, loss, chronic illness, and trauma-related disorders. In current practice she emphasizes couples' issues, family systems, women's concerns, and support for first responders and other high-achieving professionals coping with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, and bereavement. Her specialty areas also include addiction, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Conlon holds certifications as an Alzheimer’s Level I and II Trainer through the University of South Florida, offering dementia-specific education and support to family caregivers and healthcare staff. She is also CISM-trained to provide crisis intervention for first responders, schools, and community organizations following sudden loss or traumatic events. Clinically, she is trained in a wide range of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, hypnotherapy, mindfulness practices, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Her experience spans nonprofit agencies and healthcare administration with clinical roles in integrative medicine, oncology, psychiatry, substance abuse treatment, and dementia-specific services. She also served on the faculty at the University of Phoenix, teaching virtual classes in the College of Health Sciences and Nursing for ten years. Looking ahead, she plans to pursue certification as an Integrative Mental Health Professional, expand her hypnotherapy practice within integrative health and wellness, and work toward publication as an author.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patricia "Tricia" Conlon have?
Patricia "Tricia" Conlon has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical and educational settings.
Is Patricia "Tricia" Conlon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: FL LMFT MT2005.
In which languages does Patricia "Tricia" Conlon provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Patricia "Tricia" Conlon located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Patricia "Tricia" Conlon as my therapist?
You can work with Patricia "Tricia" Conlon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Patricia "Tricia" Conlon work with international clients?
Patricia "Tricia" Conlon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia "Tricia" Conlon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can make a real difference. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - research indicates online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to maintain continuity during life changes.
Therapists offering remote care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change providers if they feel another therapist would be a better fit. For many people, virtual therapy provides accessible, practical support that aligns with modern lifestyles and varied needs.
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