Traci Perry
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided behavioral health services to individuals since 2011. My practice approach is to start where you are in your life. I will compassionately listen to help you gain insight and develop tools to cope with life's challenges.
Life transitions are normal, but sometimes life can feel so overwhelming that you need someone to talk to. So, let's talk.
Life transitions are normal, but sometimes living life can become so overwhelming you need someone to talk to about it. My goal is to help you cope with these changes and to move forward.
First session
In our first session, we will start with brief introductions. We will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy and discuss the goals you want to achieve. I will do a psychosocial assessment which will help me to understand what has been going on in your life up until now and we will start working on the challenges or difficulties you are facing.
Strengths
I bring both professional experience and personal understanding to my work as a therapist. In the areas of healthcare, mental health, and hospice settings, I have helped people cope with chronic and terminal illness. I have also worked with service members, veterans, and their families. As the daughter of a Navy veteran, I understand how military service can shape life for the whole family. I have cared for both of my parents, and I am raising two neurodivergent children. Adoption is also part of our family's story. These experiences shape how I work with you. I make room for what you are feeling while helping you find practical ways to manage daily demands, advocate for yourself or someone you love, and give your own needs some attention too.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of past experiences. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who are used to "holding it all together" for others but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unfulfilled in their personal lives. I have extensive experience supporting military service members, veterans, and their families, as well as individuals managing stress related to work, caregiving, and major life decisions such as divorce or career changes. I also work with clients who are struggling with boundaries, communication, self-worth, and relationship patterns that no longer serve them. My approach is practical, supportive, and insight-driven, helping clients not only understand themselves better but also make meaningful, sustainable changes in how they think, feel, and show up in their lives.
Origin story
My mother inspired me to become a social worker. She worked in the profession for more than 40 years, and we later shared a private therapy practice. Both of my grandmothers were active in their communities and cared deeply about the people around them. All three women showed me what it means to advocate for people in vulnerable situations, connect them with resources, and stand up for fair treatment. I carry those lessons into therapy by listening to what's happening in your life and helping you make sense of what you're feeling. Together, we can find practical ways to manage stress, speak up for what you need, and build on what's already working in your life.
Ongoing work together
We will start by talking about what you want to change and check in along the way about what feels different in your day-to-day life. You might notice that you recover more quickly after a stressful day, speak up about what you need, or handle a difficult conversation in a way you feel good about. Together, we'll look at what's helping, where you still feel stuck, and what we can adjust so therapy stays focused on what matters to you.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Have you ever heard of the saying "you are what you think"? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you to identify negative thinking patterns that influence how you feel and behave. I use this evidenced based therapy in my practice because irrational thoughts or "stinking thinking" can cause you to feel sad, anxious, fearful, etc. By challenging negative or irrational thoughts with factual information, you can engage in a reality check. The negative or irrational thoughts are replaced with more helpful, effective, and realistic thoughts which decreases feelings of sadness or anxiousness.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another evidence-based intervention that I use in my practice with clients. It is an action-oriented approach. With this method, clients learn to stop avoiding, denying and struggling with their inner emotions and instead accept that these feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations. These feelings should not prevent you from moving forward in your life. You will learn how to listen to your own negative self-talk, examine problematic relationships, or other challenges. You can decide if a problem requires immediate action and change or if it can be accepted for what it is while you learn to make changes to modify the situation. You will look at what has hasn't worked in the past. Once you face and accept your current challenges, you can make a commitment to stop fighting your past and start practicing more effective behaviors based on your personal values and goals. The goal of ACT is to help you develop and expand your psychological flexibility or openness and expand your ability to adapt your thoughts and behaviors to better align with your values and goals.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solutions Focused Brief Treatment is future-focused and goal-oriented. The intervention focuses on solutions rather than on problems. It is a short-term, goal-focused, evidence-based therapy approach. Using this approach, you will set goals and work towards achieving them. You will construct a clear vision of your preferred future self and you will work towards achieving it.
Location
Virtual sessions