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Online therapist

Tracy Batten

Practical support for stress and family concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tracy

Tracy Batten is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 25 years of practical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through addictions, and navigate relationship and family concerns. Tracy aims to meet clients where they are and offers respectful, compassionate support during hard moments.

She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. That can mean short-term coaching around a specific goal or longer work to address ongoing struggles like depression or trauma.

Background and approach

Tracy encourages steady steps and practical strategies that fit into daily life. Her practice also includes work around self-esteem, anger, career transitions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She listens for what matters most to the client and helps set realistic goals.

Progress is framed as gradual change rather than instant fixes. Tracy believes the decision to seek support takes courage, and she positions herself as an active partner in that process. Conversations are intended to be straightforward and actionable, with an emphasis on safety, respect, and sensitivity.

Her aim is to help clients find more satisfying, balanced ways of living. Clients often leave sessions with clear steps to try between meetings and a plan for follow-up. The work can include skills practice, reflection, and problem-solving tailored to each person’s situation.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Tracy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical, goal-focused work. One approach emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on addressing addictive behaviors and harmful patterns by identifying triggers, building coping plans, and practicing alternative responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular work into a schedule and keep momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, anger, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
What is Tracy's general therapy style?
She uses practical, tailored conversations and treatment plans. Sessions focus on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate support with concrete steps to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Tracy has 25 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC012570.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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