Tricia (she/her) is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified DBT Clinician and specializes in using DBT to help clients heal from traumatic experiences. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients as experts of their own experiences and goals.

Tricia holds dual licensure as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor. She began training in Dialectical Behavior therapy in 2007 and completed Adolescent DBT Training in 2008; Intensive Training, led by Marsha Linehan, in 2010; DBT-Prolonged Exposure protocol by Drs. Melanie Harned, Kathryn Korslund, and Marsha Linehan in 2015; and Advanced DBT-Prolonged Exposure by Drs. Melanie Harned and Lorie Ritschel in 2021. Tricia has completed multiple trainings on using DBT with families led by Dr. Alan Fruzzetti. Her most recent training was on DBT-Sleep and she has earned certification as a DBT-Sleep Clinician. Tricia holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University (Go Broncos!).

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Hi, I’m Tricia Mlnarik (she/her)

“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.”

-Sophia Bush

fun facts

When not working I enjoy dancing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with my daughters.

I love catching my favorite band, The Smashing Pumpkins, in concert. I also enjoy musical theatre and singing.

My favorite skill to practice is paced breathing for increased feelings of peace and centeredness.

favorite local spot

We are blessed to have many beautiful hiking areas in the Bay. One of my favorites is Fremont Older Preserve, with its beautiful vistas of the South Bay and dog friendly trails.