Tracy Herriott , LCSW

Tracy Herriott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 25 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. As an LCSW, she is a clinician trained and licensed to provide clinical social work and therapeutic care. Tracy has delivered treatment across a variety of settings including community programs, acute in-patient services, out-patient care, partial hospital programs, and private practice.

Her work focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship distress, trauma and loss, abuse, depression, and conflict resolution. She brings experience addressing a wide range of life challenges and concentrates on practical strategies that fit each person’s circumstances. Tracy approaches every client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts treatment plans to align with each individual’s specific needs and goals.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Tracy emphasizes a collaborative relationship aimed at resolving difficulties and supporting progress toward personal goals. Although she offers a broad clinical background, her practice centers on tailoring care so clients can move forward with clearer coping skills and renewed hope.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Tracy commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts or feelings while taking meaningful action toward goals - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties and intense emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tracy collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative style helps shape a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to connect across distances. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Tracy, can adapt these formats to provide consistent support and practical skills in ways that suit each client’s life and comfort level.