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Applying an Integrative Wellness Approach to Mental Health Counseling as a Doctoral Level Psychotherapist
MY PHILOSOPHY AS A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL: Mental health involves the Whole Person; Mind, Body & Soul.
PROFESSIONAL FOCUS: My specialty is in addressing Childhood Trauma, serving especially adults abused as children and adults that grew up with family alcohol and drug abuse. Counseling methods utilize: Somatic Psychotherapy (Sensori-Motor Psychotherapy), Lifespan Integration Therapy, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness Training, & Psychoeducation.
DEEP INNER CHILD WORK addresses the core of many developmental traumas, helping clients to release re-occuring anxiety, depression and PTSD symptoms.
GRADUATE DEGREES
* Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology; PhD, with focus on Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse & Neglect, 1999
* Masters in Counseling; MA, with focus on Child & Family Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, 1991
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
CCHT, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Trauma Recovery Specialist
Somatic Psychotherapy Practitioner
Integrative Wellness
Spiritual Awareness and Growth
Energy Psychology
MENTAL HEALTH Background Includes:
35 years experience providing Counseling to a wide variety of ages, environments and problems, 22 Years Post Masters Experience
Professional experience
35yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Somatization, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
CA Psychologist 24037
WI Psychologist 5051-57
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Tracy Thiem. 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.
The work I’ve done with Dr. Tracy over the past few years has changed my life. When I had my first session with her— I was making a lot of self-destructive decisions in my life, and I had no idea what it meant to love myself. Now, I make decisions that heal me and I know what it means to love myself and take care of myself. I know what it means for someone else to love me. I know what healthy boundaries are, and can implement them with myself and other people. Dr. Tracy was integral in this process and it would not have been possible without her and our work together. She helped me feel safe and comfortable so we could explore these painful choices I was making, and encouraged me all along the way. She supported me while i looked back at terrifying traumatic events in my childhood, and never forced me to look back at anything I didn’t want to look at or wasn’t ready to look at. There’s so much I could write about Dr. Tracy and how she helped me change my life, but all anyone needs to know who’s considering a session- is if you’re willing to do the work— you will have a safe person to lean on when it feels like you want to give up, and she will help show you the tools you already have within yourself to heal. All you have to do is show up. There’s still a lot more work for me to do to keep healing, and for me, it will be a lifelong journey— and Dr. Tracy helped me start this journey. She helped me see its possible for me to change and make better choices and that I can actually have a life full of love, joy, and peace if I’m willing to work for it. Dr. Tracy will forever hold a special place in my heart because of all of this.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Best therapist I have ever had. She understands people so well. She taught me to listen to my body and how to to find the answers I am looking for within myself. I’m so lucky to have been able to meet her and work with her.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Tracy is an incredible therapist. I started Therapy in April of 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and she helped me learn healthy coping mechanisms, boundary setting, identifying co-dependent behavior amongst other important life tools. I can not recommend Dr. Tracy enough. As my first therapist ever , she helped me ease into therapy and learn what therapy is and was all about. Thank you Dr. Tracy, you helped me out so much, I will carry your tools and lessons throughout my life. 10/10.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Thiem is a kind, engaging, and very insightful therapist. She has helped me in more ways than I could ever articulate.
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Tracy is warm, caring and uplifting. She is easy to talk to. She guides me in resolving troubling issues. I highly recommend Dr. Tracy for your therapeutic needs.
Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Thiem It’s super understanding and listens to everything you say and help you over come up with a different strategy to improve yourself. I can talk about anything on my mind and ask for advice no matter what no judgment. I feel better after talking to her like my life is on a better track
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Tracy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatig
Dr. Tracy Thiem has helped me work through some very deep issues that I've had buried for years, and I truly couldn't be more grateful. She honestly did change my life for the better and has given me so many valuable tools that I'll be able to carry with me for years to come. Thank you again for everything Dr. Tracy, you're amazing and I'm so glad I picked you! ❤
Written on Nov 12, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She was there for me when no one else was and provided me a safe space to speak my heart. Forever grateful
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Very intuitive. Dr. Thiem offers me a variety of techniques to open up to her. I have very positive sessions that I look forward to
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Dr.Thiem is an incredible support to my healing. Creative, intuitive and knowledgeable beyond my expectations. I am so grateful for her help.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
So far, really enjoying my session with Dr. Thiem
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is very kind and is a great listener.
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Pleasant demeanor, kind, and shows empathy.
Written on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Thiem was extremely helpful! She offered great insight, was supportive and sensitive to what I was struggling with at the time, and helped me navigate my way through the reason I was attending sessions.
Written on Jul 03, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I’m thankful to have been connected with Dr. Thiem. She is kind, understanding and knowledgeable in her field. She has been very helpful. Thank you for her.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Thiem was a very supportive and reassuring therapist that has helped me this past month. Her energy is amazing and uplifts me every time we call. Thank you!
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Dr. Thiem has helped me so much with getting through my traumas and getting through my anxiety.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr.Thiem has been so wonderful in my life. So many changes real positive
Written on Jan 12, 2021 after therapy with Tracy for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She is great! I really appreciate her following up and not giving up on me
Written on Dec 11, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months
Great! Love her energy. I am new to the therapy world and was pleasantly surprised ☺️
Written on Sep 10, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Dr. Thiem is an absolute professional. She made sure she understood what I was here for and what I wanted to accomplish. That gave me all the confidence to open up to her. We have made significant progress in a short matter of time and that has taken me by surprise in a very positive way. She has changed the way I view therapy and I would recommend anyone to her. Thank you Dr. Thiem.
Written on Jun 22, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and adhd
Made me feel very comfortable in letting my feelings out and was a very good listener. Definitely helped me in many ways.
Written on Jun 14, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Thiem is very warm, wise and insightful!
Written on May 16, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Thiem is awesome. Really easy to talk to, warm, and kind. She has a ton of experience and it really shows in her thoughtful, considered approach to her sessions. Would highly recommend working with her.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Thiem has been an incredible help to my mental health. She has a very warm spirit and supports you every step of the way. She never judges or speaks condescendingly; on the contrary, she listens with great patience. Can’t recommend her enough.
Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
After not having good luck with previous therapists, I almost decided to give up my attempts at therapy. Dr. Tracy changed my outlook on therapy in a very good way. I’ve noticed an improvement to my overall well being after just a few weeks of talking with her and I’m now hopeful and excited about what’s to come. I feel very comfortable talking to her and trust in her expertise in her field.
Written on Jan 28, 2020 after therapy with Tracy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr Thiem is a life saver and incredibly helpful. Ever since I started working with her my personal development has taken leaps and bounds. Highly recommended.
Written on Dec 19, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Thiem listens with great empathy and compassion. She is well versed and highly skilled in doing inner child work which helped me in resolving and processing some of my childhood trauma in school and with authorities. Thank you Dr. Thiem
Written on Nov 19, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 7 months on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tracy is passionate about what she does. She has helped me tremendously by guiding me through tough times with tough love and realization. So grateful!
Written on Sep 22, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year and 4 months
Dr. Thiem is extremely caring and knowledgeable. She has helped me work through my trauma with such patience. Dr. Thiem uses a variety of therapy techniques and is truly supportive. I didn’t think that I would ever feel okay again until I started working with her. I’m grateful for her kindness and skill. She’s wonderful!
Written on Aug 25, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She's great! Don't hold back on anything you feel. She's there to help and won't judge you for whatever you're going through.
Written on Aug 06, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Thiem is kind and caring. We have phone session and just listening to her voice makes me feel reassured. I feel like I'm on the road to better health with Dr. Thiem.
Written on Jul 30, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
The first time I spoke to Dr. Thiem I was panicking over an upcoming exam. The way she not only de-escalated me, but helped me pinpoint new and specific studying techniques was life-saving! Because of her simple yet extraordinarily effective studying tips I found myself looking forward to studying. It even became fun to study, which is something I’ve always dreaded. This being said as a scholar with a master degree from a private university.
Written on Jul 28, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Thiem was super helpful, attentive and professional! I’d recommend her to my family and friends without hesitation in both online and offline world!
Written on Jul 24, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr Thiem consistently tunes into how I am doing, not just how I say I am doing. She is extremely perceptive and will help steer you back on course.
Written on Jun 26, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Thiem has helped me in so many ways. She helped me strategize conversations that I've had stress over, she has helped me develop conflict resolution skills and helped me develop calming methods that actually work. Thank you Dr. Thiem, sincerely, thank you!
Written on May 31, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I didn't think I would benefit much from online therapy, but Dr. Thiem said things in my first session that resonated with me more than any other therapist ever has.
Written on May 22, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Thiem has been extremely helpful for me. Her counseling skills are second to none and she really listens and gives Honest real feedback. I have only been seeing her for a short time but she has already lead me to make so much progress in the areas of life that I need. This is the first time in my life I have truly made improvements in my mental health. She is amazing.
Written on May 22, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very supportive of my anxiety and trauma. She wants to dive deeper and help me become a better person for my sake but when it comes to my level of truama I just need time. I appreciate her for being there for me and helping patiently.
Written on Feb 26, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Tracy is a wonderful therapist! I have been using her as my therapist for the past few months. She has a great attitude and approach to all of the problems that I speak about in our weekly sessions. She has helped me grow so much as a person.
Written on Jan 31, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
After a few months working with Dr Tracy, I cannot believe the results! I strongly recommend her and this app.
Written on Jan 22, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Thiem is a great listener and support. She offers advice that’s unbiased, caring, professional, and spot on! She’s been a great help during my hard time with a family issue.
Written on Jan 02, 2019 after therapy with Tracy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is a great counselor! She is helpful and gives constructive feedback.
Written on Dec 27, 2018 after therapy with Tracy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I'm very thankful for finding Dr. Tracy. In the few sessions we have had, I've felt like I have received more support and help than with any other therapist I've seen in person. I look forward to our sessions and to continue my process to better mental and emotional health. I have hope I can be happy again.
Written on Nov 09, 2018 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Tracy Thiem, a great therapist who listens to everything and tries everything she knows over her many years of her job to help. Its been a very unique experience and certainly something I really needed in my life. If anyone is looking for someone who not only cares but provides a new point of view and will help you through anything at all that you are going through I would give this doctor a vote of confidence.
Written on Oct 21, 2018 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Tracy is wonderful. I feel like I am already making progress. She is caring and experienced, and also very flexible and intuitive. I am grateful to be able to work with her.
Written on Sep 25, 2018 after therapy with Tracy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have only had a few sessions with Dr. Thiem but from the start I felt and ease and connection with her. I am used to traditional therapy in an office so I was worried about not having that designated space. But within a few weeks I have felt comfortable, at ease, and excited for all of my appointments. I'm shocked that I was able to find a counselor I liked so quickly on this platform!
Written on Aug 17, 2018 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and career
I'm only about a month into my sessions with Dr. Thiem, yet the tools she has provided and how she has gone about listening and asking me questions has helped me tremendously. I had my reservations about counseling, but she has been fantastic.
Written on Jun 24, 2018 after therapy with Tracy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, anger, and career
We have only had one session, but Dr. Thiem seems very insightful and compassionate.
Written on May 17, 2018 after therapy with Tracy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, and anger
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