- Focus on sleep
- Practical tools
- Collaborative style
About Tracy
Tracy Clarke is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, and changes in mood. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, self-esteem struggles, and work or career stress. Tracy works with diverse issues including ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiving burden.
Tracy trained at California University of Pennsylvania and has worked in mental health since 2016. She is finishing a PhD in counselor education and supervision at Waynesburg University. Her background includes more than ten years working with people who have disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She prioritizes building a trusting relationship and then tailors techniques to each person. Sessions typically blend cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-focused skills and client-centered listening.
Tracy draws from several approaches to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Attachment-focused ideas help when past relationships affect current coping.
People who choose her can expect a mix of skill building, reflective conversation, and problem-focused strategies. Tracy emphasizes realistic goals and step-by-step plans for sleep, stress, substance use, and mood concerns. She invites prospective clients to consider how therapy might fit into their daily life before scheduling.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, then identify actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it often includes practical exercises and sleep hygiene techniques for people with insomnia. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns and helps people change ways of relating that cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with a client about goals, symptoms, and daily routines, then recommend techniques to try. That plan can change as therapy progresses, and decisions are made together.
The original biography does not specify which online or remote session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy days, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to practice skills between meetings. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when time is limited and choosing quieter moments that work with a person's schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote work so clients can address sleep, anxiety, and addiction concerns while keeping therapy aligned with everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Tracy supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, depression, self-esteem issues, and related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, and caregiver stress.
How would therapy feel in a typical session?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, with listening followed by practical tools. Expect a mix of reflection, skill practice, and steps you can try between meetings.
What is Tracy's professional background?
She has worked in mental health since 2016 and has over a decade of experience with people who have disabilities. Tracy is completing a PhD in counselor education and supervision.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Tracy holds the credential LPC, listed as a Pennsylvania LPC, and practices out of Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.