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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.
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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.
Additional areas of focus: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, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Divorce and Separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
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.
Dr.Smith is a pleasure to work with. My mental health has improved thanks to the tools and feedback she has provided. I am truly grateful to have her as my doctor.
Written on Jul 30, 2023 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Smith communicates promptly and that's very appreciated, thank you.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr Tracy Smith has been very knowledgeable and helpful. She is pleasant and attentive. She has been caring and has helped me learn more about myself, especially my strengths. I have grown and become a more independent person with her support. I am more satisfied with my life since starting counseling with her.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Tracy for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Tracy Smith is very good if needing someone to vent and bounce ideas off of. Her usage of cognitive psychology challenges predisposed thoughts and ideas with goals/solutions to find what best works for you. Pretty cool therapist and adorable doggies.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
I clicked the wrong buttons on this- I strongly recommend Dr Smith
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Outstanding. Dr. Smith really takes the time to listen and genuinely cares about her patients. Every session brought me something new to think about. I'm not sure I could have navigated some recent life changes nearly as well without her support.
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Smith is excellent. She really has helped me.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Dr. Smith is very patient with me, I enjoy talking to her and she is helping me through big depression episodes and anger.
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I appreciate Dr. Smith’s attention and dialog. I look forward to continuing to work with her to better myself.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She has been helpful and supportive thank you for having this platform available!
Written on Sep 10, 2022 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, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very good at listening and understanding your situations. Sometimes just being able to vent without judgement is better than finding a solution
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Smith has really helped me with dealing with my depression and given me many techniques to manage stress.
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
sweetest lady!
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I feel that Dr. Tracy Smith has been able to get me to view how I am in many aspects. She makes being able to put myself first easier, and she understands my struggles. She is inclusive and adaptable, and I feel as if I can see her as a friend that I can discuss things with, rather than her judging me.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is fabulous and knowledgeable.
Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thank you!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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!
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very helpful and kind always. Gives me the outside perspective I need
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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
Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, adhd, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and sleeping disorders
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
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
very helpful, and listens.
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Mar 13, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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. :)
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and grief
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!
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
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
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
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.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
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!
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Smith is wonderful. I highly recommended her.
Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Smith has really helped me embrace processing my feelings. She listens and offers tangible solutions to complex situations. I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coaching
Dr. Smith is very positive and very soft spoken. Easy to talk to about goals and suggestions needed to help.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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!❤️
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
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.
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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!!!
10/10
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Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Jan 12, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Smith has been very awesome in helping me manage my stress from work/family/normal life.
Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 06, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Tracy is a wonderful listener and very knowledgeable in best practices to help you improve in different areas of your life.
Written on Oct 30, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
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!
Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
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