Traci Elliott , LMHC

Traci Elliott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 20 years of professional experience. As an LMHC, Traci holds a credential that authorizes the provision of mental health counseling and therapeutic support. Over two decades of work have informed a practical, compassionate approach to a wide range of concerns.

They work with people facing LGBT-related and gender dysphoria issues, self-esteem and confidence challenges, career and life transition struggles, stress and anxiety, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Traci also supports clients dealing with addiction and recovery, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief and end-of-life matters, intimacy and relationship difficulties, parenting and family problems, caregiver stress, and challenges like ADHD, anger, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include communication and commitment issues, family of origin dynamics, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose questions, and self-harm concerns.

In sessions, Traci emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely. They collaborate with each person to identify goals and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering coaching-style support when helpful. Traci practices in English and brings client-centered values to work with individuals navigating complex emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Traci integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into online work to meet each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, helping clients explore their values and goals and fostering self-directed growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthy interpersonal skills, often useful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and self-management challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Traci collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as therapy unfolds to support progress in a way that feels manageable and respectful of the client's pace.

Online therapy with Traci is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility to choose the format that works best. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while preserving the same collaborative and goal-focused therapeutic work as in-person care.