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 focuses on building a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate therapeutic relationship and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person she works with.

Herndon draws from a person-centered, eclectic approach that integrates solution-focused techniques, motivational strategies, and spiritually informed methods when appropriate. She emphasizes careful listening and collaboration to help clients explore identity, values, relationships, and life goals. That collaborative process often includes reviewing past therapy experiences, identifying obstacles and strengths, and developing a practical toolbox of coping and survival skills.

Herndon has worked with a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions and co-occurring disorders, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, parenting challenges, mood disorders, relationship and family issues, LGBTQI identity concerns, and problems related to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, and body image. She also addresses issues such as eating challenges, intimacy and sexual concerns, codependency, and transitions for adolescents and young adults.

Known for an integrated, person-centered stance, Herndon aims to create a therapeutic environment where people can safely explore goals, clarify values, and build strategies for moving forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Tracye Herndon commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration so the person sets the pace and priorities while the therapist supports self-exploration and personal growth; it is helpful for identity concerns, relationship issues, and many life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, making it useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress. Motivational interviewing is a strengths-based conversational approach that helps people clarify their own motivations for change and build readiness, often applied to addictions, health behavior shifts, and ambivalence about goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Herndon works collaboratively with individuals to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Dr. Herndon can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular care, maintain continuity during life changes, and integrate therapy into everyday routines.