Tracy Clarke , LPC

Tracy Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania and current enrollment in the final semester of a PhD program in counselor education and supervision at Waynesburg University. She brings six years of clinical experience and an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and elements of existential theory.

Tracy has developed a specialization in addictions counseling and has substantial experience working with individuals who have disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change, prioritizing trust and collaboration so that goals are shaped by each person’s needs and preferences. Techniques are selected and adapted to match the client’s circumstances, whether addressing anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, substance use, mood disorders, or life transitions.

Tracy’s practice aims to combine evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance, supporting people as they build coping skills, clarify values, and work toward lasting change.

Approaches that inform online care

Tracy Clarke integrates acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based therapy, and client-centered techniques to guide her online practice. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while identifying the values that motivate meaningful action - useful for anxiety, stress, and persistent avoidance. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in close relationships, helping clients address abandonment, trust, and intimacy concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the person’s perspective and goals shape the work, supporting self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Tracy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people access care. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide an accessible alternative when video is not possible, and live chat or text messaging can support ongoing check-ins and skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and reach licensed professionals from different locations.