Tracey Byram , LPC

Tracey Byram, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings 27 years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work and specializes in treating anxiety, autism spectrum presentations, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality-related concerns, and post-traumatic stress. She has spent much of her career supporting children, adolescents, families, and young adults, and has provided focused work with LGBT clients for the past ten years. When requested, she integrates faith-based perspectives into counseling to align care with individual values and beliefs.

Tracey draws on a blend of proven methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior approaches, humanistic client-centered practices, and family therapy to tailor treatment plans to each person’s strengths and needs. She believes assessment and treatment should reflect the unique circumstances of each client, and she adapts interventions to fit developmental level, family context, and personal goals.

For more than 15 years Tracey has incorporated certified therapy dogs into her practice, most often rescued labradors or golden retrievers, and has observed meaningful benefits from animal-assisted work. Outside the office she enjoys reading, yard work, home improvement projects, thrifting, hiking, and visiting the beach. She credits her clients with teaching her as much as formal training has, and she approaches each therapeutic relationship with humility and gratitude.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tracey often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also employs dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an approach that teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. Additionally, Tracey integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting clients to find their own solutions and build on personal strengths.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Tracey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment remains aligned with what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access care from a licensed professional without rearranging life around appointments. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care across different settings, while preserving the collaborative therapist-client relationship that supports progress.