Brett Tracy, LCPC, LPC

Approaches and Online Support for Meaningful Change

Brett Tracy works with client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative therapy as core ways to support clients in an online setting. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths - the therapist offers empathic listening and supports clients as they explore goals and choices, which can be helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, depression, and behaviors tied to addiction. It typically involves structured techniques and collaborative skill-building between therapist and client.

Narrative therapy helps people reframe and retell the stories they carry about themselves and their relationships, creating space for new meanings and improved coping in areas like grief, family problems, and codependency.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brett and other licensed professionals will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailor methods that fit each person and situation. In an online format, therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for people juggling work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment and to practice skills between sessions while staying connected with a therapist.