BIO: Dr. Tripp spent most of her life in the coastal regions of northeastern North Carolina. She completed her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology at East Carolina University, before moving to the triangle region with her husband and dog, Khloe. Outside of work, Dr. Tripp enjoys the beach, running, yoga, and hiking with her husband and dog.

 

TRAINING: Dr. Tripp completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Studies at East Carolina University. She completed a master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for individuals with chronic pain disorders and opioid use disorders. She received a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from East Carolina University. During her doctoral training, she received extensive research and clinical training, primarily in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), with a particular emphasis on adjustment to and behavioral management of chronic illness. She has provided CBT for individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, chronic illness, and substance use disorders. She has also received specialized training in Behavioral Activation (BA) and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as self-compassion and mindfulness-based interventions. Dr. Tripp completed her predoctoral internship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During internship, she gained experience in assessment and treatment of individuals under consideration for solid organ transplant, as well as individuals living with solid organ transplant, chronic pain conditions, or other chronic illnesses.  She is thrilled to be completing her post-doctoral fellowship training at the TAP Clinic.

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EXPERTISE: Dr. Tripp treats adults with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, chronic illness, substance use disorders, self-injury and suicidality, and borderline personality disorder.

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EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPIES OFFERED: DBT, CBT, BA

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POPULATIONS SERVED: Dr. Tripp sees older adolescents, young adults, and adults for individual therapy. Dr. Tripp is also is a group leader for various adult group interventions at the TAP Clinic. Dr. Tripp does not treat children or provide couples or family therapy.