Dr. Tracye Herndon, LPC
Person-centered therapist for trauma and addictions
- Trauma and PTSD support
- Addictions and recovery care
- Parenting and family assistance
About Dr. Tracye Herndon
Dr. Tracye Herndon is licensed in the District of Columbia and brings 26 years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, addiction-related concerns, grief and loss, and parenting challenges, offering a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach tailored to each person’s needs.
Herndon describes her work as invigorating, challenging, and deeply person-centered. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapeutic fit - a provider whom clients can trust, build rapport with easily, and feel able to share their innermost thoughts, dreams, goals, and struggles. This includes addressing identity-related matters such as LGBTQI issues, where separating personal values from external expectations can be central to healing and growth.
Herndon favors an eclectic but integrated style of care that centers the person and draws from multiple methods, including solution-focused strategies, motivational techniques, spiritually informed interventions when appropriate, and goal-oriented practices. She invites clients to review prior therapy experiences, identify past successes and obstacles, and collaborate on creating a practical toolbox of coping and survival skills for moving forward.
Her clinical interests include co-occurring disorders, alcohol and substance use assessment and treatment, behavioral addictions such as gambling and eating, trauma and post-traumatic stress, gender-specific psychotherapy and empowerment for women, young adults, and teens, mood disorders, anxiety, and grief and loss across contexts. She also addresses concerns related to aging and geriatric care including caregiver stress, adolescent and young adult transitions, chronic pain, illness and disability, blended family dynamics, self-esteem, codependency, and support for LGBTQI teens, young adults, and seniors in identity discovery and coping. Throughout her work she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a collaborative stance that aligns treatment with each client’s unique goals and life circumstances.
Herndon describes her work as invigorating, challenging, and deeply person-centered. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapeutic fit - a provider whom clients can trust, build rapport with easily, and feel able to share their innermost thoughts, dreams, goals, and struggles. This includes addressing identity-related matters such as LGBTQI issues, where separating personal values from external expectations can be central to healing and growth.
Herndon favors an eclectic but integrated style of care that centers the person and draws from multiple methods, including solution-focused strategies, motivational techniques, spiritually informed interventions when appropriate, and goal-oriented practices. She invites clients to review prior therapy experiences, identify past successes and obstacles, and collaborate on creating a practical toolbox of coping and survival skills for moving forward.
Her clinical interests include co-occurring disorders, alcohol and substance use assessment and treatment, behavioral addictions such as gambling and eating, trauma and post-traumatic stress, gender-specific psychotherapy and empowerment for women, young adults, and teens, mood disorders, anxiety, and grief and loss across contexts. She also addresses concerns related to aging and geriatric care including caregiver stress, adolescent and young adult transitions, chronic pain, illness and disability, blended family dynamics, self-esteem, codependency, and support for LGBTQI teens, young adults, and seniors in identity discovery and coping. Throughout her work she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a collaborative stance that aligns treatment with each client’s unique goals and life circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Imago Relationship Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Tracye Herndon have?
Dr. Tracye Herndon has 30 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Tracye Herndon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are DC LPC PRC95.
In which languages does Dr. Tracye Herndon provide therapy?
Dr. Tracye Herndon provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Tracye Herndon located?
Dr. Tracye Herndon is located in the District of Columbia.
How can I work with Dr. Tracye Herndon as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Tracye Herndon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Tracye Herndon work with international clients?
Dr. Tracye Herndon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Tracye Herndon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can truly help. For a wide range of everyday concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.The format also offers notable flexibility. Individuals can connect in the mode that feels most comfortable to them - by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it simpler to integrate care into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.
Therapists who offer remote services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change providers if they want a different match. This approach can make it easier to find the style and focus that best supports personal goals and ongoing progress.
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