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Online therapist

Tracy Herriott

Practical support for families and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tracy

Tracy Herriott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She offers steady, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Tracy uses clear, down-to-earth language and focuses on what will help right now.

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. She meets people where they are and creates a plan that fits each family or individual.

Background and approach

Sessions often include skill-building for coping, ways to handle intense emotions, and steps to improve communication within relationships. Tracy has worked across many settings - community programs, acute inpatient care, outpatient services, partial hospital programs, and independent practice. That variety shaped a flexible approach she adapts to different life circumstances, such as caregiving stress, blended family issues, or major life changes.

She draws on several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment work, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used in simple, practical ways so people can apply them at home. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Tracy aims to help clients reduce immediate distress and build lasting skills. She invites people to take the first step and work together on clear goals for their family and personal life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them, then choose actions that match their values. This can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for stress, mood challenges, and relationship tensions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help when emotions feel overwhelming. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues you bring to decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process can include combining techniques from different approaches to fit your situation. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work for when video is not possible, and live chat or text messaging offer shorter, flexible ways to check in between sessions. These options support regular contact and let people practice skills in real life while staying connected to a licensed professional.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, anger, self esteem, bipolar issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, teaches coping skills, and uses straightforward language that families can use day to day.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential with 25 years of professional clinical work across community, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, and independent practice settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW, credential NC LCSW C003941, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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