- Person-centered care
- Practical coping tools
- Experience with trauma
About Tracye
Dr. Tracye Herndon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three decades of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and codependency. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space and encourages small first steps toward change.
Her approach centers on listening closely and working with each person’s goals. She blends client-centered therapy with solution-focused and motivational techniques. Sessions can include practical tools for coping, skills for emotion regulation, and exploration of past patterns that keep problems repeating.
Dr. Herndon draws on a variety of methods to match what each person needs. She may use cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and psychodynamic ideas to understand deeper patterns. Imago Relationship Therapy ideas can come into play when relationship dynamics are part of the concern.
She has particular experience with trauma, substance-related problems, grief and loss, caregiving stress, and adjustments across life stages. She also works with LGBTQI identity concerns, body image, and issues around adoption and attachment. Her background includes work with older adults and people facing chronic illness.
Dr. Herndon asks about prior therapy experiences and current strengths when planning work together. She focuses on building skills, a toolbox of coping strategies, and clear goals to measure progress. Her practice is based in the District of Columbia and sessions are conducted in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the client. This approach can help with issues like depression, self-esteem, and identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is skills-oriented. It looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood, and addictive behaviors. CBT often involves homework and clear goals to track progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes consistent work possible for people juggling caregiving, work, or medical appointments. Confirm the available session types and scheduling details when you sign up so arrangements match your daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, codependency, and related concerns such as caregiving stress and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, using practical, goal-focused techniques alongside deeper exploration when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 30 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
Where is her practice located and what are her credentials?
She practices in the District of Columbia and holds the LPC credential, listed as DC LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How are fees 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.