Tracy Tippett, LISW-CP, LCSW

Tracy Tippett brings more than 25 years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker, with experience spanning community mental health, group practice, private practice, and federal consulting. He is licensed in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida and holds the credentials LISW-CP and LCSW, advanced clinical social work licenses that indicate specialized training and authorization to provide psychotherapy. Throughout his career he has focused on anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, and gender identity related topics. He works with individuals and couples across a wide range of identities, orientations, sizes, and backgrounds, and with both neurotypical and neurodivergent people.

Tracy uses a semi-casual yet direct style that many find helpful for building trust and getting to the core of presenting concerns. He strives to maintain a nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly. Recognizing that therapy takes courage, he offers steady support and practical guidance to help clients clarify goals and move forward at a pace that fits their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online session options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance has become a pattern. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional needs and behavior, helping address issues like abandonment, trust, and connection in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tracy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps tailor therapy to what will be most helpful for the individual or couple.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so work can continue around work schedules, family responsibilities, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to attend sessions consistently and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.