Tracey Thomas, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.76

Average wait time

4.74

Bedside manner

4.68

“Tracey has a lot of insight into family dynamics and has helped me understand my past so that I can equip myself with tools for the present and future. I’m very happy to have found an empathetic and well educated therapist who is equipping me with tools for healing.”

More than 1 year ago

“I love working with Tracey. She has a great personality, everything stands out with her therapy style. She is warm, empowering, solution orientated, authentic, intelligent, open minded, holistic, direct and challenges me to goals and how to express myself.”

More than 1 year ago

About Tracey Thomas

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Indigenous American or Alaska Native, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tracey Thomas

Hello, I'm Tracey. "Relationships often die not because of conversations that were had but rather conversations that were never had." - Lysa Terkeurst Communication is the #1 most reported reason for couples to enter therapy. It is the "appropriate" way of saying, "he doesn't listen to me," and "all she wants to do is talk and talk, nag" or giving each other what I refer to as the "non-verbal abuse" (silent treatment). It means I don't know my partner, or we can't talk without fighting. Yet almost every couple starts off communicating at some level. I mean, come on--you and your partner would not be a couple if the first date involved playing the "Staring contest" where the first one to blink loses. What we fail to recognize is that Communication is a form of Intimacy. And all other forms on intimacy hinge on protecting the communicative intimacy. So, what is that and how do I get some before we leave each other? Communicative intimacy refers to the deep emotional and relational closeness that develops through communication, where individuals feel understood, valued, and connected on a personal level. It is both a feeling and a process shaped by how people interact, listen, and respond to each other. It involves an aligned commitment to taking care of it and protecting it. So, time's a wasting and you both are out of options. You both need to commit to starting this before you commit to ending.

What should a new client know about working with you?

The first session includes some housekeeping topics such as explaining confidentiality and gathering as much information as possible. Many times, not always, but typically something has happened that prompted the call to schedule a session. I want to know what happened and what you want to work on in therapy. I will give some feedback at the end of the session but will email you within 48 hours additional information and handouts or questionnaires. I ask that you take two or three days and talk to your support about whether you feel like I am a good fit for your therapy. If yes, we will start working. If not, don't hesitate to let me know and I will help you find another counselor without taking it personally. This is about YOU.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Saint Louis University, Master’s in Social Work

NPI number

1245392281

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.76

Wait time

4.74

Bedside manner

4.68

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38 reviews

Most relevant

Seemed nice and very professional, sometimes it just doesn't click.

Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

The clinician never showed. It was an online appointment and I waited the entire hour and there was no communication from the clinician or practice regarding what happened.

Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

Very nice. Good first session.

October 16, 2024Nicole B.Verified patientVideo visit

Tracey has a lot of insight into family dynamics and has helped me understand my past so that I can equip myself with tools for the present and future. I’m very happy to have found an empathetic and well educated therapist who is equipping me with tools for healing.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

I love working with Tracey. She has a great personality, everything stands out with her therapy style. She is warm, empowering, solution orientated, authentic, intelligent, open minded, holistic, direct and challenges me to goals and how to express myself.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

May 3, 2026Dolgormaa Y.Verified patientVideo visit

Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit