- ACT methods
- Mindfulness exercises
- Narrative techniques
About Tracy
Tracy Smith is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and anger. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD and career stress.
Tracy sees each person as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and patterns in a client's story. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings and on making small changes that feel manageable.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and narrative work. That can mean noticing thoughts without acting on them, practicing simple mindfulness exercises, and reworking the stories people tell themselves about who they are and what they can do.
In sessions she helps people name the situations that trigger anger and frustration. Then she supports them in testing different coping strategies and communication moves. The emphasis is on skills people can use at home, at work, and in their closest relationships.
Tracy also helps clients cope with longer-term losses, career crossroads, and compassion fatigue. She aims to help people reduce reactions that cause regret and to build patterns that feel more sustainable. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps when anger comes from unhelpful thought patterns or when someone wants to act more in line with their values. Mindfulness Therapy uses short attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These exercises are useful for managing spikes of frustration and improving moment-to-moment control. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves. Rewriting those stories can reduce shame and change how someone reacts in heated moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. Sessions include trying techniques, reviewing what worked, and adjusting the plan as needed so it feels practical for everyday life.
The source biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in familiar settings and bring real-life examples into sessions for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps people who struggle with temper, built-up resentment, or anger that affects relationships and work. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical methods and short exercises clients can try between sessions. The work emphasizes noticing thoughts, testing new responses, and changing self-directed stories.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and psychotherapy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.