About

Hi there! Are you ready to make healthy changes in your life, but you're not quite sure what that looks like and are looking for support and guidance? Are you wanting to heal from the death of a loved one or beloved animal? Do you feel as though something is missing or out of balance in your life? Are you having questions about your career/current profession and need some guidance? Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? (HSP)

Please reach out if you are a fellow therapist, writer/artist/musician, and/or teacher as I am familiar with and have experience in these worlds.

**Before you book a session, we will need to message to make sure I'm can offer the support you need. Any sessions before messaging may be canceled.**

If you are coming to counseling specifically to work on trauma, I encourage you to look for a counselor with a specialty in trauma.

Finding the right fit with a counselor is an important decision. As you scroll through everyone, I want to acknowledge the fact you are taking this first step. My intention is to create an environment that is non-judgmental because it takes courage to move beyond your comfort zone. Counseling can be difficult at times, but it is an important investment in yourself.

I offer sessions primarily Monday-Wednesday afternoons, with occasional Thursdays to permanent North Carolina residents.

My given name is Theresa, but I've always been called Tracie. My experience includes helping people process grief, loss, anxiety, and moving through life's transitions and believe in being supportive, curious, compassionate, with a good sense of humor. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, I use an eclectic approach of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Psychodynamic, ACT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative, and Humanistic (client-centered) theories, and am also Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. I'm mindful that a full person comes to therapy, which also includes incorporating body awareness and a person's spiritual/humanistic/existential beliefs into the process.

Thirteen years as a former community college psychology and sociology teacher helps bring an even greater understanding to our sessions. I also facilitate some classes on Find A Therapist for healing your heart after pet loss, two for Creatives and Creativity, The Highly Sensitive Person, Procrastination, and one about your Professional Journey.

One of my unique specialties is in pet loss grief and as an author, I wrote my first novel, BURIED DEEP IN OUR HEARTS, to help people with their healing process.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to connect to see how I can help you on your Life's journey.