Tracy Clarke , LPC

Tracy Clarke is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and concerns related to self-esteem and relationships. She also supports people navigating grief, intimacy issues, eating or sleeping struggles, and life transitions. Tracy’s work includes attention to LGBT concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and trauma and abuse.

Tracy uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and habits. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward them.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Tracy focuses on building a trusting working relationship first. From there she and the person set clear goals and try small experiments between meetings to test what helps.

Tracy has six years of clinical experience and holds a master’s degree and the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked extensively with people affected by addictions and has over a decade of experience supporting people with disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities.

Sessions blend skills practice, reflective conversation, and problem-solving. Tracy adapts techniques to each person’s needs and preferences. Her approach is practical and paced to match what someone can manage in their daily life.

How Tracy’s Approaches Shape Online Care

Tracy commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that align with their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tracy works together with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts pacing, homework, and techniques based on the person’s needs and what works in online sessions.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical coping and progress.