Therapist profile
Tracy Smith, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180006571
- NPI1265810410
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- ACT and mindfulness
- Narrative therapy
- Practical skills focus
About Tracy
Tracy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who want practical help for stress, anxiety, grief, family conflict, trauma and loss. Her focus includes mood and behavior concerns such as depression, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and challenges tied to work or relationships.
Tracy emphasizes that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to therapy. She uses that perspective to help people sort through what keeps them stuck. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, centered on what the client wants to change and how to get there.
She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness methods, and narrative work to help people notice patterns and try different responses. That means learning skills to tolerate strong feelings, paying attention to what matters most, and re-authoring unhelpful stories that keep problems alive.
Tracy also addresses issues such as parenting strain, intimacy concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. She helps people set small, doable steps so improvements feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
For someone who is quick to snap, holds resentment, or gets shut down by stress, she offers a steady, practical style. The first sessions focus on clear goals and simple strategies to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that match those values, which can help with anger, stress, and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and awareness so strong emotions feel less automatic; it often helps reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and encourages new, more useful ways to describe experiences and choices, useful for grief, relationship strain, and shame.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday demands. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than committing to one fixed method.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into work and family schedules more easily, can shorten travel time, and let a therapy check-in happen from wherever it's simplest to be calm and focused. Online work can make practicing mindfulness or reviewing written exercises between sessions easier to manage. Licensed professionals will discuss how to structure sessions so they match a client’s routine and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and family conflict, and also with anger, depression, addictions, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She uses skill building, mindfulness, and narrative techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in her profile. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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