Tracie Florida, LCSW

Tracie Florida is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 11 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families through difficult transitions and crises. She has practiced in diverse environments - including hospital units, outpatient clinics, crisis response teams, and mental health programs - which has given her a broad perspective on both emotional and medical needs.

Tracie works with young people and their families to address anxiety, depression, trauma, medical-related stress, and other high-stress situations. She draws on evidence-based, practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed strategies to help clients build coping skills, manage intense emotions, and change unhelpful patterns.

Her therapeutic approach emphasizes empathy, safety, and collaborative work; she aims to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Whether a family seeks short-term support during a crisis or longer-term therapeutic work, Tracie brings a calm, compassionate presence and a commitment to meeting each person where they are and honoring their unique story.

Evidence-Based Care Delivered Remotely

Tracie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skills that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed (DBT-informed) techniques to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier interpersonal patterns. These strategies can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, preventing self-harm, and addressing patterns linked to addiction or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. Tracie collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Tracie offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or for those who cannot attend in person. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support, whether the need is short-term crisis intervention or ongoing therapeutic work.