Hello and welcome!
I am Tracy Dowling, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
I graduated with a Masters of Science degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas in 2000. Since that time, I have worked with children, teens, families, groups, and individuals with a variety of concerns and needs over the years including depression, stress, anxiety, family issues, relationship issues, parenting concerns, career concerns, workplace issues, addictions, and trauma/abuse.
My counseling style is very warm and interactive, and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. Specifically, I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral approach (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I will help you gain insight into your current struggles, as well as develop strategies and tools that you can use immediately to see progress and make the positive changes you desire in your life. I am here to support, encourage, and guide you along your path. I will be here to help you set goals, measure progress, and assist you every step of the way along your journey.
I look forward to working with you! Have a good day!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 17756
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tracy Dowling. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tracy is so caring and genuinely thoughtful. I can tell she understands me with no judgement whatsoever which is so reassuring to me! She is the best!
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Tracy is a very understanding and "warm" counselor. She gave me good amount pieces of advice on how to address marital issues. I feel quite happy after the session and hopeful.
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Tracy is the best therapist I could ask for. She understands me so well and has given me such great guidance over the last few months. I wish I’d started with her years ago!
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
It has been about 3 weeks of therapy. with my therapist Tracy Dowding. So far so good. She listens to me, understands my issues, have started to work on the issues by discussing how to think about them, and through homeworks between the sessions. I look forward to the sessions with Tracy. I feel she is able to help me make long term positive changes.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Tracy has been such a wonderful support to me over the last couple of months. She is helping me to gain confidence in myself and to learn to enjoy my life again. I appreciate her kind and upbeat manner. She has helped me to think clearly with her advice and guidance. She’s playing a vital role in helping me live my best life. Thank you Tracy!
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
My experience with Tracy has flowed effortlessly. She is understanding and makes me feel comfortable expressing myself. This was my first time speaking to someone professionally, and I am grateful I took this step. Our timeline's didn't line up originally either, but she made time to accommodate me and fit me into her schedule anyway. Thankful for BetterHelp and for Tracy!
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem