Dr. Lucetry Dalton-Trusty
Warm, practical psychology for life challenges
MI Psychologist Michigan
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Lucetry
Dr. Lucetry Dalton-Trusty is a Michigan clinical psychologist who helps people handle stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and changes in life.
Background and approach
She meets people where they are and aims to make sessions interactive and approachable. Her style mixes practical skills with warm curiosity and the occasional light touch of humor.
Her sessions are collaborative. She asks questions, listens closely, and suggests short homework tasks to try between meetings.
Those tasks are usually simple, doable, and meant to help people reflect and practice new ways of thinking or acting. Dr.
Dalton-Trusty adapts her approach to each person rather than using the same plan for everyone. She draws on several well-known methods, including the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered principles.
Those approaches guide how she helps people with communication, coping skills, mood, and relationship patterns. Sessions focus on concrete steps and steady progress.
Dr. Dalton-Trusty has practiced in the mental health field for 10 years and holds the credential MI Psychologist 6301018016.
Her work has taken her to several states while she completed education and training before returning to Michigan. She is experienced working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
People who choose her often want practical tools, a thoughtful listener, and a partnership in planning change. Sessions are virtual and tailored to fit each person’s needs and goals.
Approaches and online care that meet you where you are
Dr. Dalton-Trusty uses the Gottman Method to focus on practical relationship skills like communication, conflict management, and rebuilding connection. That approach centers on clear, everyday tools couples can practice between sessions to improve how they relate to each other.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes because it emphasizes flexible action rather than trying to eliminate discomfort.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor techniques from these approaches to the person's needs. Work in sessions is collaborative and focused on small, achievable steps.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comforts. Video is good for face-to-face work and deeper conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when written reflection feels most useful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English