About Me
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Tracy. I enjoy interacting with people. Therefore, helping others seems natural. I assist clients in navigating their world as it currently exists. I am a balanced mix of creating sessions to be goal and outcome oriented while also interweaving interpersonal and client-centered approaches. I believe these approaches help clients solve their problems and meet their goals.
I would be honored to have you entrust me with helping you move forward and helping you land where you want to be in life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I have over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults with a wide range of concerns. Some of my focus areas in counseling include parenting, children, families, anxiety, depression, cognitive/behavioral approaches, as well as mindfulness. I consider my approach integrative grounded in the philosophical roots of client-centered therapy. I utilize a wide array of interventions. When appropriate, I use psychodynamic and cognitive/behavioral interventions. I also place an emphasis on insight, skill building, and interpersonal process.
If you believe I might be an excellent match for you, I encourage you to reach out so we can decide how to move forward. Lastly. as noted previously, Since 2012, I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I also have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Counseling Psychology (2010); a Master of Art (M.A.) degree in Counseling (2005); a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies (2005); and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology (2000).
What you can expect from me interpersonally. My counseling approach is warm, relaxed and individualized to best meet your needs. I prefer an interactive style to build on your existing strengths. I like to use a variety of evidenced-based approaches, focusing on education to ensure you have the tools and skills needed to help yourself. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused counseling, and positive psychology. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am committed to approaching your presenting issue with dignity, respect, empathy, and without judgement.
As my client, you will be supported but also challenged in order to develop insight and self-awareness into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Therapy is not just about talking. It is also about learning positive strategies to help facilitate coping, enhance the ability to work through life’s struggles and challenges, and build resilience. Please be selective about the counselor/therapist you choose. It is an important choice and you need to feel comfortable with whomever you choose.
Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage and you have already taken such an important first step. I am here to support you toward change and a happier life. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
Being a professional on this platform, it is my goal to contact you within at least 24 hours of receiving a message from you. However, there are times where a 25-72 hour window may be necessary such as the weekend (please note that the weekend takes place each Friday-Sunday so that messages received during this time will be addressed on Monday). Rest assured, I will always get back to you. In the meantime, I would like you to familiarize yourself with my schedule of availability. There, you can schedule a live chat session. If there is a day/time that is not available, please reach out to me directly through your chat room and I will see if I can accommodate your needs.
Also, keep in mind that this forum does not provide any type of emergency services. Therefore, if you or someone you know believes that you/they are in need of urgent assistance and/or that you/they are in crisis (i.e. suicidal/homicidal and/or attempts), please call 1-800-273-TALK (24 hours/day), dial 911 or visit your local emergency room.
I look forward to hearing from you!
"BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD." -Mahatma Gandi
Random facts about me:
I enjoy meditation and yoga.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LPC #70574 (Expires: 2022-05-31)
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Tracy Smith. 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.
She is fabulous and knowledgeable.
Thank you!
Dr. Smith was so awesome! She was a great listener and helped me with some mental blocks. Thank you Doctor Smith for being very helpful!
Very helpful and kind always. Gives me the outside perspective I need
Dr. Smith understands my limitations and works with me to make them stronger. She knows when I need a little extra help or when I need my space to think. She listens and I feel she understands me.
Dr. Smith is very caring and attentive! She makes sure that I’m getting as much out of our sessions as possible, and she’s always there to lend an ear or advice
I love Dr. Smith! She has helped me learn to love and appreciate myself. I’m surrounding myself with more positivity and working hard on my trauma with her help, and life is improving
very helpful, and listens.
Doctor Smith has helped me immensely in such a short amount of time. She truly cares and understands my needs for therapy. She has such a warm and calming presence that is very comforting. I’d highly recommend her to anyone seeking treatment.
I haven't been able to connect with Dr. Smith for a video call yet, however, the messages sent through the chat have been encouraging. I get the sense that she genuinely cares for people and is ready to help in whatever way is best for her client.
Forgive me as I'm writing this at 4a.m., but I have to say Dr. Smith had been a tremendous help thus far and I seriously can't recommend her enough!
She's very kind, attentive, nonjudgmental and a great listener. As time has gone by, my own issues have evolved and she's been able to assist me and offer advice accordingly, even recommending some books to read in my free time. Looking back, I can definitely say that I'm feeling more like my authentic self, and honestly I couldn't be more thankful to her. :)
I have only had one session with my therapist, but was very impressed with the ease in which she made me feel comfortable and her overall willingness to listen and make suggestions.
Dr. Smith is an angel! She listens and gives me options on how to work my issues. Her style of therapy is what I needed in my life and what is working!
Dr. Smith provides a wonderful service. Many have reservations before entering any therapy process, but rest assured she will be able to walk you through every step &. teach you to keep walking.
I’ve been working with Tracy for a few weeks and she’s been amazing. So kind and understanding and down to earth. I feel like we just have normal conversations and it helps my anxiety so much.
Dr. Smith approaches therapy as though she were your best friend, I feel confident that she understands what I am sharing and if she has a question she will ask it in a kind and friendly manner. When she offers a suggestion, she makes certain that you understand it completely and agree with trying it. I feel that finding her to assist me through this difficult and challenging time has been nothing short of a miracle. Even after our first session I felt much more sure of myself and Absolutely more relaxed. I am enjoying life again in part because I know she will continue to help me through our weekly sessions, messaging and journaling
After my first session, Tracy made me so much better! Even texting throughout the day is so helpful! I feel like i’ve know her. I can’t thank her enough and i’m looking forward to more sessions.
I love this woman! She has a compassionate approach and working with her has been re-wiring my brain and helping me overcome anxiety, depression, and addiction. She also helps me with my concerns regarding single parenthood. She is kind and has a good sense of humor and is overall a great therapist. Highly recommend!
Dr. Smith is wonderful. I highly recommended her.
Dr. Smith has really helped me embrace processing my feelings. She listens and offers tangible solutions to complex situations. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Smith is very positive and very soft spoken. Easy to talk to about goals and suggestions needed to help.
Dr. Smith was quick to diagnose the problem, so I could start working out problems immediately. She has many resources and good advice to work through problems with an everyday living approach. Thank you so much for your excellent support!❤️
Thank you for a amazing job!! You took the time to provide tools, resources, and made yourself available to help me problem solve. You have made a huge difference with some of the things you shared. You validated my feelings, understood my emotions, and most importantly, listened. Thank you.
Dr Smith is very caring and listens. She provides ways to handle different situations and problems that arise. Always responds in a very timely manner and is genuinely concerned for her clients. She is great!
Dr Smith is an incredible therapist. Give her some time to really get to know you. She has a great ability to listen and give practical advise as needed. She is very intelligent and quick to share resources she sees as beneficial.
Dr. Smith has been fantastic in I urge sessions and is very attentative and flexible throughoutmy experience with Better Help. I would definitely recommend her!!!
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So far, Dr. Smith has helped me more in the first two sessions than I have ever been helped in the past. There’s work to be done but I feel confident that she will be able to guide me through my growth and progress.
So far there have been two therapists in my life that I've clicked with. One from a long time ago and Dr Smith. I feel very seen by her and feel like she actually cares about digging down deep in my problems and getting to the root of things. I have a lot of confidence that she will help me achieve my therapy goals.
Dr. Smith has been wonderful getting me back on track. I have appreciated her insights, suggestions, and listening to me. Our sessions were very productive and helped me get back to being happy and energized about life.
Dr. Smith has been very awesome in helping me manage my stress from work/family/normal life.
I am very lucky to have found a councillor who is more than willing to assist me with my way of working out my concerns. As a person who was having their first time speaking to a professional it was a very easy process and I was so relaxed I completely word vomited my first session. In a time of uncertainty in the world I can say that I am able to take control with how Im feeling and work with the help of Dr. Smith.
Dr. Tracy is a wonderful listener and very knowledgeable in best practices to help you improve in different areas of your life.
After only one video session and some messaging I can tell she is very good at what she does. I needed help with ADHD and coping and so far I think we are on a great path!