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Hi, my name is Tracy Bailey and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Dakota. I have had National Counselor Certification and received my Master of Arts for Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. I hold certificates in Suicide Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, And Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Prior to becoming a counselor, I was a high school special education teacher.
I utilize a person-centered approach and believe the relationship between the counselor and client are a significant factor for client success. I believe therapy should be client-driven and work with the client to develop appropriate goals and make adjustments when needed. In addition to CBT and DBT, I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Christian Counseling.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in working with individuals and families of individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, and unexpected changes in life.
Professional experience
5yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
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Thank you Tracy for working with me!
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Tracy is great. She always has helpful advice that never feels too formal or scripted but is also very professional & thoughtful.
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Tracy is so caring and such a good listener. I like that her approach is focused on how to move forward instead of dwelling on the problems. Tracy has a very structured and systematic practice which I think is helpful. She sends a meeting agenda that I fill out before my session, this allows me to reflect on the week and allows our sessions to be more productive. This was my first experience with therapy and Tracy has been wonderful helping me work through long standing issues and begin to see change.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist. Just what I needed
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months
Tracy has been a God-send for me. She takes time to understand my needs, advocates for me, and makes me feel heard.
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tracy responds the next morning to my daily texts. She seems concerned & understanding. She has sent some worksheets that I haven't been able to do, my issue not hers. This is my first counseling experience but I am pleased.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Tracy is an incredible therapist! I have learned so many helpful coping strategies from her. She is kind, supportive, and a great listener. I highly recommended Tracy as a therapist.
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I am completely comfortable and feel capable to share and am healing nicely
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Tracy has been very helpful to me, recommending a book that was very helpful, sending reading material, talking me thru the trauma I experienced, and most importantly helping me to heal. She’s a gem!!
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I hit a wrong button on my first question, Tracy is absolutely perfect!
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I loved having Tracy as my therapist!! I actually need to switch therapist because the only day i can do is a Monday or Tuesday after 7pm or Saturday
Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have only had one session with Tracey, but many emails. She is friendly, caring and
knows her stuff. I think anyone could relate with her.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tracy is a really good therapist she has helped me through a lot and is very understanding I’ve been talking to her for the past two years and would recommend her to any one.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great to work with Tracy. Getting on track with specifics tailored to me.
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tracy feels like a best friend. She has offered me many useful tools that I have started practicing in my daily life. These tools have made a real difference and have changed my life.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Tracy is fantastic. So glad we got paired up. I am so glad I finally found someone I am benefitting from! Thank you Better Help.
Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
A great fit for me!!
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 1 month
I have had success working with Tracy, she breaks things down into manageable pieces.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am very satisfied with Tracy! I was surprised to find out that one area that she has qualifications in that directly relates to my need for therapy is in Christian counseling .
She is also qualified in other areas one of which is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .
That type of therapy has been very successful with me!
All in all Tracy has been a good match for me .
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 7 months on issues concerning grief, and anger management
Tracy is one of the best therapists I have worked with and I always feel lucky that I've been matched with her on betterhelp. She is very thorough and attentive. Her approach is very compassionate and effective. I've seen myself grow and improve since working with her and she's been great.
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I think she is great. She tells you what you need to hear. She doesn’t sugar coat things and I appreciate that!!
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Tracy has been a blessing in my life. I came to Better Help after my son passed away. She has helped me navigate my grief and has been a calm in the storm that is my life right now.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I appreciates how Tracy checks in with me when I’m struggling and may have read the message but forgot to respond
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coa
Tracy offers practical support and brings up other considerations that I hadn’t recognized before. I appreciate that Tracy is a believer and prays for me when requested.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
I have loved my therapy sessions this far. I also have enjoyed our calls and feel that I am a much better human since I have joined therapy.
Tracy is great at responding and checking in with me throughout the week. She is a really good listener and takes the time to truly understand my story and where I am coming from on topics.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tracy has helped me to sort through a host of family issues. She listens actively and offers actionable strategies. I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She is very understanding and tries her best to provide you with the best resource you think will be helpful for you.
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have loved working with Tracy. She has been so kind and supportive during some of the most challenging times in my life.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tracy listens with focus and validates my efforts. I feel like I have a better understanding of what is going on and ways to manage. Also that I have been unknowingly been making my own modifications that are constructive, and make sense. I feel more like there is a practical reality that I need to, and can, navigate, and less like I am just making excuses or is too complex to make significant progress with in the short trem.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Tracy's insight is incredible! She utilizes multiple techniques that are helpful, and her worksheets have been a key component of my progress.
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Tracy has been a great support for me during this professional crisis. I hope to continue to work with her to improve and feel better every day. Kudos to her professionalism and interesting readings she sent.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
I’m just a few weeks in and I’m feeling Confident Tracy is going to help me so much get through stuff in my life.
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I enjoyed working with Tracy. She is a good listener and is willing to share her own experiences when they're relevant. This gave me confidence in following the advice and techniques she suggested.
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, and anger management
I love how Tracy has asked me to fill out assessment forms. I don’t like doing forms and it’s hard for me to keep my attention but it has provided me with so much information about myself for me and it’s already helping me deep in my understanding of what’s going on for myself and I haven’t even had an opportunity to do our first session live. I highly recommend Tracy and I look forward to building a relationship with her.
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tracy has been amazing! She's super supportive and let's me know it's okay to feel what I feel
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Tracy really helped get to the root of my anxiety quickly and work with me to live a more full and stress free. I am so thankful for all her help.
Written on Sep 11, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
Tracy listens to my concerns and helps me find ways to cope and deal with issues. She checks in on me often. She doesn’t wait for my appointment. I really appreciate that! She cares!
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
She sends timely encouraging texts. She finds articles I am interested in and then forwards to me. She has a consistent in reaching out so that I know she is available if I am struggling to even respond.
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love Tracy! Her suggestion, guidance and God centered healing gives me the ability to move forward in my life.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
My first time for counseling and I am very impressed. The worksheets seemed daunting at first but it got me thinking and allows for Tracy to know without having to discuss a lot of it during our conversation appointment. A very welcomed surprise was the willingness to check in on me, as I am not getting that from my family. A simple how are you goes a very long way in my book. Thank you Tracy!
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She is amazing and truly care about your mental stability.. thank you for caring
Written on Aug 06, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tracy quickly helped me to focus on specific issues in my life and has shown me multiple ways to begin working on them. I feel very comfortable talking to her and I am starting to have more hope for the future, and feel less like depression and anxiety will always control me. I feel like I have a shoulder to lean on when I can message her at any time about my feelings and emotions. Tracy will reply with thoughtful responses and help me sort through what is going on and direct me in a more positive direction. I feel I can concentrate better on beginning to work on myself and truly change my thought patterns which is exactly what I was looking for when I joined betterhelp. Thank you Tracy!
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tracy has been great to work with. Very supportive and helped me add many tools to my life's toolbox.
Written on Jul 03, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Tracy really cares and wants to help you explore real solutions to the problems you're facing. I had to go through a few therapists but I could tell right away how different and professional Tracy's approach is.
Written on Jun 17, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Even though we never officially got started in counseling services with Tracy, she was still supportive during a difficult time in our lives. Her concern has been appreciated.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tracy is a great counselor. She provides a variety of sources and ways to engage in therapy and reaches out frequently to check in. I feel like she listens and hears what I’m saying and works to understand my concerns and what I’m trying to work on. I really enjoy working with her.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tracy is absolutely amazing. She has helped me so much over the past couple of months and has helped me completely transform my life. I've always been afraid to start therapy, but she has made this process easy and accessible. She truly cares for her clients, and she is incredibly supportive. I don't know where I would be without her.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Tracy is an extremely caring and supportive counselor. I’ve had counselors before where I could drop off the face of the earth and they wouldn’t notice, but Tracy truly cares and wants to know how you are doing and wants to help. I really appreciate her knowledge and guidance, and highly recommend counseling with her.
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Very helpful and compassionate. Made sure to check in and clarify that I was getting what I needed to out of this. Felt like I could always share and not be judged or diminished. Very happy with the help.
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and parenting issues
Tracy's great... checks in and keeps me on task!
Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tracy has been a great support over the last few months and has been helping me through difficult dates such as anniversaries and other such things. My anxiety has improved immensely and I feel better equipped now to deal with future challenges.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Tracy is really nice and helps you to untangle your own issues from an outsiders nonbias, not tangled in the emotions of it view. It's refreshing! Her tips are really great and she has a way of presenting them in a non forceful way.
Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Tracy has been so helpful in my divorce. She listens well. She is caring, but tells me the hard truths when I need to hear them. Thank you, Tracy!
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Tracy asks me appropriate questions to find the worksheets/exercises and info that will help me communicate better. When she thinks something might not help me as much, she will give ideas for a different approach. She lets me know we can always go back to the other approach. She wants me let her know when I have completed one exercise and am ready for another one. And, she wants to know if it was helpful. :) She is EXCELLENT! Even with the small areas that aren't as significant, she will find the right things to help me. I am very happy with my progress and my way of thinking because of her.
THANK YOU TRACY!!!
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Tracy is very supportive and caring. I talked with a few counselors on here and did not feel that they were a good fit until I was matched with Tracy. It is not just a job for her, she truly cares.
Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tracy has been very helpful as a sounding board for my emotions going through a divorce after 30 years of a bad marriage. She has helped me find ways to deal with emotions and is good at listening and asking probing questions.
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months
She's been very caring,kind,helpful and understanding through my struggles. And provides practical solutions to specific needs.
Written on Jan 25, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I'm loving my experience with Tracy so far. She is patient, gentle, and intentional with our building relationship, and I'm grateful to be connected! She's helping me build the career I've always wanted for myself, and I know that this bonding will lead to feeling more comfortable in the deeper work too.
Written on Jan 24, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coaching
amazing, helped me when I really needed it and has a great span of knowledge!
Written on Jan 12, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coaching
Tracy has been very supportive and her advise has helped me. She understands my concerns very well and has good answers for my questions.
Written on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
My first session and time with Tracy so far has been really positive and constructive. She's engaged, positive, calm, professional, and has not only helped me put my goals into words, but also introduced me to a whole variety of techniques and methods to help me achieve them. I feel in very good hands for my journey to better mental health =)
Written on Jan 08, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She has been very helpful and the worksheets that she has been sending have been very helpful to challenge my thinking.
Written on Dec 23, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing Christian councilor who’s extremely friendly and attentive. She has helped me see the true value in having a councilor, with intelligent insight, and memory for my specific life details. I look forward to working with Tracy every phone call we have. 10 out of 10 would recommend her services.
Written on Nov 26, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is kind and helpful.
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
My sessions so far have been helpful and private
Written on Sep 28, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
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