Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 42 insurances. Specializes in Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Family Therapy and 10 more.
Tracey Holmes
(she/her)
About me
With over a decade of experience supporting adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, I bring a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Adelphi University in Garden City, and since then, I've dedicated my career to helping clients navigate life's challenges with resilience and clarity. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, family dynamics, or simply feeling stuck, l offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to help you shift your perspective, uncover strengths, and build meaningful change-one step at a time. I believe therapy is not just about healing, but about growth. Together, we'll work to improve your outlook and empower you to move with confidence.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll begin with what I call the "Get to Know You Game" —a light, interactive way to break the ice and help us connect. From there, we'll gently explore the specific challenges you're facing. This process allows me to understand your unique story and create a personalized plan tailored to your goals. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or growth, our work together will be rooted in empathy, insight, and a shared commitment to change.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
With over a decade of experience working across culturally diverse communities, I bring a deep passion for service and a commitment to meaningful change. I've had the privilege of supporting adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families through life's most complex challenges-always with empathy, respect, and collaboration at the core. I believe that every obstacle holds the potential for transformation. My role is to help clients reframe opposition as opportunity, and to walk alongside them as they begin to make a difference in their own lives. Through a tailored, client-centered approach, I work to create a safe space where healing begins and growth takes root. Let's work together to uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and build a path forward-one that feels authentic, empowered, and aligned with who you truly are
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I'm especially well-suited to support individuals who are navigating: • Ongoing stress, overwhelm, or burnout • Anxiety that affects daily functioning • Low mood, emotional fatigue, or difficulty staying motivated • Life transitions such as career changes, relationship shifts, or identity exploration • Interpersonal challenges and patterns that feel hard to break • A desire for more stability, confidence, or emotional resilience
Specialties
Top specialties
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Family Therapy
Other specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Couples Counseling
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Parenting
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Offers in-person in 300 Cadman Plz W, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Unit :12147
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate various therapy techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to aid individuals in recognizing and cultivating meaningful relationships with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize different therapy approaches, like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to aid individuals in advancing their understanding and proficiency in managing emotions, coping with distress, enhancing interpersonal skills, and cultivating mindfulness in their lives and interactions.
Family Therapy
I employ evidence-based techniques in family therapy to gain a deep understanding of the family system and effectively guide them towards achieving a harmonious balance of communication and function. My approach emphasizes enhancing the overall interactions between family members as a cohesive unit, rather than solely focusing on individual family members.
Couples Counseling
Building strong relationships is essential for a fulfilling life, and counseling provides couples with a valuable opportunity to lay a solid foundation and nurture their bond from the very beginning. No matter where individuals and couples find themselves in their journey, counseling offers a precious opportunity for personal growth and relationship investment.
EMDR
An 8-Phase Protocol 1. History Taking & Treatment Planning: Identify what needs to be processed and assess readiness 2. Preparation: Build stability, trust and emotional regulation skills before reprocessing 3. Assessment: Activate the target memory in a structured way 4.Desensitization: Reduce emotional physiological distress associated with the memory 5.Installation: Strengthen the adaptive belief connected to the memory 6. Body Scan: Clear residual somatic activation 7. Closure: Ensure the client leaves grounded and stable 8. Reevaluation: Assess progress and determine next steps.
20 ratings with written reviews
August 14, 2026
First meeting with Tracey was great and Im so excited to work with her and work on myself . Looking forward to the next session
Verified client, age 35-44
August 9, 2026
Absolutely what i was looking for, comfortable on the very first visit, Tracey is excellent at what she does
Verified client, age 55-64
July 19, 2026
She listens and give great advice!!!!