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Dr. Tracy Thiem, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression
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About me

Betterhelp Online Counselor
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

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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