Tracey Byram , LPC

Tracey Byram is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience offering compassionate, experienced care to individuals and families in Georgia. She has spent her career supporting children, adolescents, families, and young adults, and has provided affirming care to LGBT clients for the past ten years. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting and blended family issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and issues related to self-esteem and intimacy. Tracey also works with people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, attachment-related concerns, and other complex life stressors.

Her clinical approach blends several evidence-informed methods - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for building emotion-regulation and interpersonal skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and increase psychological flexibility, Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns, and client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s experience. She has also used Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) where appropriate and integrates family therapies when working with relatives.

Tracey has incorporated certified therapy dogs into her work for the last 15 years, most often rescued Labradors and golden retrievers, and has seen many clients benefit from animal-assisted interactions. She has offered faith-based counseling when requested by clients. Outside of her professional life she enjoys reading, yard work, home improvement projects, thrifting, hiking, and visiting the beach, and she describes herself as continuously learning alongside those she supports.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Tracey draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships and to strengthen emotional bonds and security across family and intimate relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tracey works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she tailors interventions so the therapy method fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of support, access therapy from home or on the go, and combine therapeutic skills work with real-time problem solving under the guidance of licensed professionals.