Dr. Tracye Herndon, LPC

Dr. Tracye Herndon is a licensed professional counselor in the District of Columbia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and parenting struggles. She brings three decades of experience and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel respectful and manageable. She uses a person-centered approach and tailors sessions to each person's needs and goals.

Her practice emphasizes listening closely and building trust. Conversations focus on practical tools and coping skills you can use between sessions. She draws on a mix of approaches to match what works best for the person in front of her rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her work includes support for substance-related concerns, behavioral addictions, trauma and PTSD, mood conditions, and challenges tied to identity and life transitions. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship problems by helping people identify patterns and try new ways of coping.

When goals are clarity, symptom relief, or improved relationships, she combines motivational techniques, solution-focused ideas, and exploration of past experiences to create a practical toolbox. Sessions can include discussion of prior treatment and building step-by-step plans for change.

Dr. Herndon values sensitivity around identity and life context, including LGBTQI issues and aging-related concerns. She encourages people to name their goals and bring what matters most to each session so work can stay focused and relevant.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says, placing the client's goals at the center of treatment. It is helpful when someone wants a supportive space to clarify values, identity, and personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management where practical steps and homework can make a difference.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That conversation shapes whether sessions emphasize skills practice, motivational strategies, or deeper exploration of past experiences in a collaborative way.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or let someone continue care when relocating. Therapists and licensed professionals aim to adapt scheduling and methods so therapy fits everyday demands without promising any specific service.