Tracy Flug, LCSW

Tracy Flug is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 23 years of clinical experience focused on adult and geriatric care. She works with people facing loss, grief, end-of-life concerns, traumatic hospitalizations, chronic medical conditions, and histories of emotional, physical, or sexual trauma including PTSD. Tracy also supports those managing stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes.

Her approach blends evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), grief-focused work, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s situation. She practices from a strengths-based, client-centered stance, offering an accepting, nonjudgmental environment while maintaining clear, honest communication and professional integrity. Tracy focuses on helping clients identify goals, build coping skills, and process difficult experiences at a pace that feels right for them.

As an LCSW Tracy holds a clinical social work license that authorizes her to provide psychotherapy in California. With decades of experience in health-related settings and end-of-life care, she is comfortable addressing complex medical and caregiving dynamics as well as relational and attachment concerns. Tracy welcomes inquiries from prospective clients who feel she might be a good fit and invites them to reach out to begin a conversation about their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tracy Flug

Tracy Flug uses several proven approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping individuals identify strengths and set goals while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to manage anxiety, mood symptoms, and unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and early bonds to better understand emotions and interpersonal reactions, which can be especially helpful for those coping with abandonment, attachment concerns, or relationship trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. Tracy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve. This partnership helps ensure care feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Tracy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or while traveling, and access support in ways that match each person’s routine and comfort level.