Therapist
Dr. Tracye Herndon
LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical tools
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- Person-centered
- Solution focused
- LGBT-affirming
About Tracye
She centers conversations on the person's goals and values. Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs, with practical tools and coping strategies offered as needed. She pays attention to identity issues, including LGBT concerns, and how these affect daily life and relationships.
Her work draws on a mix of methods rather than a single technique. She blends client-centered listening with problem-solving exercises, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. That mix is used to build a toolbox of skills for handling urges, mood shifts, and relationship conflicts.
Dr. Herndon also addresses complex situations such as co-occurring disorders, trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and transitions like aging or changes in family structure. She frames these topics in plain terms and helps people find concrete next steps.
With about 30 years of experience, she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration. People who want clear conversation, practical coping skills, and attention to identity-related concerns may find her style a good match.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia
Languages
English
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy means listening closely and following what matters most to the person. The therapist focuses on your goals and adapts the conversation to your priorities, which helps with issues like low self-esteem, identity questions, and coping skills.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and habits into manageable steps. It offers specific exercises and behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive urges when practiced between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, collaborative style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful for addiction, ambivalence about treatment, and making life adjustments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques that fit. That selection is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
If you plan to meet online, please confirm which session formats are currently available before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping appointments when travel is difficult, or choosing shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and intimacy issues among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general approach to therapy?
She uses a person-centered approach that is tailored to each individual. Her work combines solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, CBT elements, and psychodynamic ideas as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She brings about 30 years of professional experience to her practice and has worked across a range of concerns related to mood, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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