I am a Licensed Profession Counselor(LPC) who has been practicing in the state of Missouri since 2005. I have much experience helping people with mood disorders, grief, anxiety, relational issues, stress, chronic mental illness, addictions, poor self-esteem and histories of abuse.
I approach therapy with great reverence and realize what a privilege it is to serve others attempting to heal and grow. I come from a place of non-judgmental compassion and realize that people desire to be listened to and heard. Therefore, I start with that and then begin to look at areas where changes can be made if that is possible. There are times when it is appropriate to just process what is going on and get out those negative feelings. I utilize many different approaches to therapy including cognitive-behavioral, existential, humanistic, psycho-dynamic, and I have provided dialectical behavior therapy(DBT) in the past. Therefore, I provide a custom approach to each person who is a unique individual and deserves a unique treatment.
Thank you for the courage to take this first step toward becoming a better you and I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
MO LPC 2003013757
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Tracy is amazing. He has helped me through some serious anxiety, past trauma, low self esteem and relationship problems. I feel he's given me the support, help and tools to make growth in my life. I'm very grateful for him and his expertise. I really can't say enough good things about his ability to understand my own personal struggles.
Written on Jun 22, 2017 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and depression
Tracy is great.
Written on Dec 30, 2016 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, anger, and career
Tracy is very kind and thoughtful. He creates a safe space in which you can explore yourself. He does a good job asking insightful questions and picking up on the core issues or struggles. He responds comprehensively to my messages, and I would definitely recommend him as a therapist.
Written on Dec 19, 2016 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship, and self esteem
I have been working with Tracy for a couple of months on anxiety, depression, relationships issues, and self esteem. He is able to help me through my rough patches and has provided me with tools and strategies to use when I'm needing further support. I think of Tracy's insights daily and rely on him to help me navigate a difficult period in my life. He is so wise, caring, helpful, smart and can make sense of all my thoughts. His replies are incredibly soothing and helpful. Tracy asks me questions that allow me to reflect and learn. I just am grateful I have him.
Written on Nov 27, 2015 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and depression
Tracy Parks has really helped me to deal with my issues. Tracy reads the messages I send with the ability to genuinely pay attention to the detials, behavior patterns, and what isn't being said/talked about. I would recommend Tracy to others.
Written on Oct 22, 2015 after therapy with Tracy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, career, bipolar, and depression
I am really glad they paired me with Tracy Parks. He is kind and thoughtful and for me has a way of pulling me out of my emotional tornado and seeing it from another point of view. I also like how open and non judgmental he is. from almost the first session I felt safe and able to be open and honest. He is prompt with responses and thorough.
Written on Jul 13, 2015 after therapy with Tracy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, sleeping, and depression