Tracy Fitzpatrick

Maybe you have been through things that are difficult to talk about, even with the people closest to you. Maybe you are carrying the effects of experiences that happened years ago, grieving a loss, struggling with relationships or family, or simply feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. You may not know exactly what you need yet. You may simply know that you don’t want to keep feeling this way. Wherever you are right now, you don’t have to find your way forward alone.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience, with much of my career dedicated to helping people heal from trauma. I have worked extensively with survivors of childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other complex traumatic experiences. My background also includes working with incarcerated and justice-involved individuals and people navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.

I work with individuals experiencing PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health challenges. I also help people navigate grief and loss, difficult family relationships, family estrangement, major life changes, and those times when you may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next.

I welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. I have experience supporting transgender and gender-diverse individuals, including those navigating gender dysphoria, and believe everyone deserves to have their identity and experiences treated with respect and acceptance. I also have extensive experience with crisis intervention and supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts or significant emotional distress.

Wherever you are right now, you don’t have to find your way forward alone. Together, we can focus on what matters most to you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself. My style is warm, relaxed, and down-to-earth, and I want our sessions to feel like real conversations. Therapy doesn't have to feel overly formal or clinical, and you won't find me sitting silently on the other side of the room analyzing everything you say. I will listen, ask questions, offer feedback, and be actively engaged with you along the way.

There is no judgment in my office, and you don't have to filter yourself or worry about saying the “wrong” thing. Some things are difficult to put into words, and others may take time before you feel ready to talk about them. That's okay. We can start wherever you are and move at a pace that feels right for you.

I see therapy as something we do together. You know yourself and your life better than anyone, and I bring my experience, perspective, and tools to help you along the way. Sometimes that means helping you understand why you feel or react the way you do, recognizing patterns that keep showing up in your life, learning different ways to cope, or figuring out what needs to change. I will support you, challenge you when it may be helpful, celebrate your progress with you, and advocate for you when you need someone in your corner.

There is no single way to do therapy that works for everyone. What is helpful for one person may not be helpful for another, so our work will be shaped around you—your needs, your personality, your experiences, and what you hope to get out of therapy. Most importantly, I want you to feel like you have someone beside you who is genuinely invested in helping you move toward the life you want.

Our first session is really about getting to know each other and beginning to understand what brought you to therapy. I will ask about what has been going on in your life, what has been difficult lately, and what you hope might be different. You will also have the opportunity to ask me questions and get a sense of whether I am someone you feel you can connect with and trust.

I know that talking to someone you have just met about personal parts of your life can feel uncomfortable, especially if there are things you have rarely or never talked about before. You will not be expected to tell me your entire story in one session. We will focus on what feels most important right now, and there will be plenty of time to fill in the rest as we continue working together.

Although I will ask questions so I can better understand you and what you have been experiencing, I want our first meeting to feel more like a conversation than an interview. There is no “right” way to start therapy, and you do not need to arrive with a perfectly organized story or a list of goals. Part of my job is helping you sort through what is going on and figure out where it makes the most sense for us to begin.

By the end of our first session, I hope you leave with a sense that I understand a little more about you, that you know a little more about me, and that we have a starting point for moving forward. Most importantly, the first session gives us a chance to see whether working together feels like a good fit.