Tracy Clarke, LPC

Tracy Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a thoughtful, eclectic approach to mental health care. She earned her master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania and has been working in the mental health field since 2016. Currently she is completing the final semester of a PhD program in counselor education and supervision at Waynesburg University, which further informs her clinical perspective and supervision skills.

Her practice draws from multiple evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), along with elements of existential theory. Tracy is highly specialized in addictions counseling and combines these approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She also brings more than a decade of experience supporting individuals with disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities.

Tracy emphasizes the therapeutic alliance as the foundation for change, prioritizing trust and a professional relationship so clients and therapist can work collaboratively on goals. She uses a range of techniques chosen to match individual preferences and challenges, aiming to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, relationship difficulties, and other life transitions. Tracy looks forward to working with clients who are ready to engage in meaningful, client-focused work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Tracy Clarke

Tracy Clarke commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and often incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy when relationships and early attachment patterns are central to a client’s concerns. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and substance-related goals. CBT targets patterns of thinking and behavior by teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores interpersonal patterns and relational wounds, helping clients improve how they connect with others and address abandonment or attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tracy collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work evolves so treatment remains client-centered and responsive.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to access care from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support across life changes while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual circumstances.