Tracy Herriott , LCSW

Tracy Herriott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 25 years of professional clinical work experience. She has supported individuals, couples, and families through a range of life challenges, offering compassionate, strengths-based care tailored to each person’s needs.

Her practice background includes community settings, acute in-patient care, out-patient programs, partial hospital treatment, and private practice, giving her a broad perspective on mental health and recovery. Tracy has extensive experience helping people navigate anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship distress, trauma and loss, abuse, depression, and conflict resolution.

Tracy approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, collaborating with clients to create treatment plans that reflect their goals and circumstances. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and is committed to working alongside clients as they address life transitions, build coping skills, and progress toward meaningful personal goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tracy draws on several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful actions - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping skill development. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tracy works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a personalized plan that can evolve over time.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access support from a distance while working toward personal goals.