Dr. Tracye Herndon , LPC

Dr. Tracye Herndon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the District of Columbia with 30 years of clinical experience. She works from a person-centered stance, combining an eclectic set of techniques to meet each client's unique needs. Her approach integrates solution-focused and motivational elements with holistic and goal-oriented strategies, and when appropriate she weaves in spiritually informed techniques to support healing and growth.

Herndon focuses on 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 blended family challenges, and issues related to identity and the LGBTQI community. She also addresses aging and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image and eating concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and life transitions for adolescents, young adults, and seniors.

She emphasizes establishing trust and rapport so clients can explore values, identity, goals, and obstacles. By reviewing prior therapy experiences and identifying strengths and barriers, she helps clients build a practical toolbox of coping and survival skills. Taking the first step into therapy can be difficult, and Herndon aims to meet people with sensitivity, respect, and compassion as they begin that work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Tracye Herndon commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients explore their values and goals, which can be especially helpful for identity, relationship, and self-esteem concerns. CBT examines patterns of thinking and behavior to develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people find their own motivation to change, often used with addictions, ambivalence about change, and goal-directed work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Herndon collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, preferences, and goals. She reviews prior treatment experiences, highlights strengths, and tailors interventions so the plan feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy with Dr. Herndon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while accommodating work, caregiving, or mobility constraints, and allow therapy to proceed in modes that best suit the client's life and communication style.