Traci Brown
I am licensed in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I believe everyone is worthy of sharing their story in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment, and I feel privileged to be part of each client’s journey. I help clients make sense of their past, stay grounded in the present, and set meaningful goals for the future. As a LMFT, I look at the bigger picture, paying close attention to the systems, relationships, and environments surrounding my clients and how they may be influencing the challenges they are facing.
First session
During your first session, I will invite you to share what you would like me to know about you. I intentionally allow you to take the lead, because this is your journey and your story. I want you to move at a pace that feels comfortable and share what feels important to you.
Strengths
My approach to therapy is eclectic because there is no single approach that works for everyone. I use a systemic and directive style, often incorporating humor while helping clients develop new skills, gain insight, and work toward their goals.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I enjoy working with clients who are open to reflection, willing to learn new skills, and interested in making meaningful changes in their lives. I work best with clients who are ready to be active participants in the therapy process.
Treatment methods
Attachment-based
I use attachment-based therapy to help clients understand how their past relationships and experiences may show up in the way they connect with others today. When you can begin to recognize your behaviors through the lens of your attachment style, those behaviors often become easier to understand and change.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help clients better understand what they are feeling and why. We often react from secondary emotions, such as anger or frustration, while the primary emotion underneath may be abandonment, not good enough, or betrayed. Learning to recognize the difference can make it easier to understand your reactions, communicate what you really need, and respond in healthier ways.
Gottman method
I use the Gottman Method to help couples recognize patterns that can slowly damage a relationship. We may look at concepts such as the Four Horsemen to better understand destructive behaviors and how they show up in your relationship.
Location
Virtual sessions