Dr. Tracye Herndon , LPC

Dr. Tracye Herndon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the District of Columbia who offers an empathetic, person-centered approach to therapy. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to address each client’s unique needs and goals. Her practice emphasizes building trust and rapport so clients can explore their inner thoughts, values, identity concerns, and life goals in a supportive setting.

Herndon works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions and co-occurring disorders, trauma and PTSD, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, parenting and family challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, anger and self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, aging and caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, blended family dynamics, and the effects of natural or human-caused disaster.

Her therapeutic style is eclectic and integrative, drawing on client-centered principles while incorporating solution-focused strategies, motivational techniques, and goal-oriented tools. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, women, seniors, and members of LGBTQI communities, helping clients develop practical coping skills and a renewed toolbox for moving forward. Taking the first step toward therapy is often difficult, and her practice aims to meet clients where they are with encouragement and practical support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Herndon uses client-centered therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of treatment, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where people can explore values, identity, and personal goals. This approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity exploration.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and improve coping with stress. Motivational interviewing is another technique she uses to strengthen a person’s motivation for change, which can be especially useful for substance use, behavioral shifts, and readiness to engage in new habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Herndon works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that process through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals around scheduling constraints, life transitions, and geographic limitations while maintaining the ongoing therapeutic relationship.