What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.67
“Tracy has been so easy to work with, and I really appreciate her evening and weekend availability. Being able to schedule tele-health around my busy schedule has made getting support so much more convenient”
ALLess than 1 month ago
About Tracy Carlson
Focus areas
Asperger's Syndrome
EMDR Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Life Transition
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Low Self Esteem
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Tracy Carlson
Therapy should be a place where you can show up as your whole self without worrying about saying the “right” thing. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I work to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, including complex and relational trauma, as well as anxiety, depression, ADHD and neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Many of my clients appear capable and functional on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long.
My work is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and individualized. I understand that trauma, relationships, identity, and neurodivergence can intersect in complicated ways, and therapy should account for how your particular brain experiences and responds to the world rather than expecting you to fit a standard mold.
I draw from approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and parts-informed work, adapting therapy to your needs, personality, and goals. We may explore patterns and where they came from, develop practical ways to cope with what is happening now, process experiences that continue to affect you, or combine all three.
I especially enjoy working with clients who want to understand themselves more deeply rather than simply manage symptoms. You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong or what you want therapy to look like. We can figure that out together.
My style is compassionate, curious, and straightforward, with room for humor when it fits. Therapy can involve difficult work, but it does not have to feel cold or clinical. My goal is to give you a place where you can be honest, explore what hurts, and begin building a life that feels more like your own.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You can expect me to be an active participant in therapy. I am not a therapist who will simply sit back, nod, and ask, “How does that make you feel?” for an hour. I will listen carefully, ask questions, notice patterns, offer perspective, and work alongside you to understand not only what you are experiencing, but why.
I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be genuinely yourself. You do not need to perform, have the perfect words, or arrive with a neatly organized list of things to discuss. You can laugh, cry, swear, lose your train of thought, change the subject, or tell me when something I say does not resonate. Therapy is collaborative, and your feedback matters.
My work is trauma-informed, which means I will never push you to disclose or process something before you are ready. When we do trauma work, we will build the skills and sense of safety needed to approach difficult experiences thoughtfully. I use EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, but techniques are tools, not a formula. I adapt the work to the person in front of me.
I also understand that neurodivergence can affect everything from emotional regulation and relationships to memory, communication, motivation, and executive functioning. I will not interpret differences in how your brain works as a lack of effort or commitment to therapy.
Most importantly, you can expect warmth, curiosity, honesty, and humor when appropriate. I take the work seriously without believing therapy always has to feel serious. My goal is for you to feel that therapy is something we are doing together, not something being done to you.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I begin by getting to know you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. In our first few sessions, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, what is happening in your life now, relevant experiences from your past, what is already working, and what you would like to change. Together, we will identify goals for therapy and decide what approach makes the most sense for you.
From there, the process is individualized. For some clients, our early work focuses on understanding patterns, building coping and emotional regulation skills, or addressing immediate stressors. For others, we may begin preparing for deeper trauma work. I believe preparation matters: trauma therapy should not mean opening painful experiences before you have the support and resources to manage what comes up.
When you are ready, we may use EMDR or other trauma-focused approaches to process experiences that continue to affect how you feel, think, relate to others, or see yourself. We may also use CBT, ACT, parts-informed work, psychoeducation, and practical strategies depending on your needs and goals.
Therapy is not always linear. Sometimes an unexpected event needs our attention, a new connection changes our understanding of an old pattern, or we realize that a goal needs to change. We will regularly check in about what is helping, what is not, and where you want to go next.
My role is not to decide what your life should look like. My role is to help you understand yourself, heal what continues to hurt, develop tools that actually work for you, and support you as you make choices that align with the life you want to build.
Tracy Carlson, LPC Associate is not in-network with any insurances
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- William & Mary, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- University of Houston, Bachelor's
Professional memberships
- American Counseling Association
NPI number
1326990490
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.67
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Tracy makes you feel seen and heard. She has a calming and joyful presence.
Less than 1 month agoVL
Tracy is a compassionate person wih good listning skills and a warm heart.
Less than 1 month agoBH
Tracy has been so easy to work with, and I really appreciate her evening and weekend availability. Being able to schedule tele-health around my busy schedule has made getting support so much more convenient
Less than 1 month agoAL
How soon can I make an appointment with Tracy Carlson?
Generally, Tracy Carlson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Tracy Carlson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Tracy Carlson accepting new patients?
Tracy Carlson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Tracy Carlson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Tracy Carlson accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Tracy Carlson online?
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What practice does Tracy Carlson work with?
Tracy Carlson works with Cary Scott Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Tracy Carlson?
Tracy Carlson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Tracy Carlson on their profile.
What languages does Tracy Carlson speak?
Tracy Carlson speaks English.
How do patients rate Tracy Carlson in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Tracy Carlson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.