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Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York

Tracy Carter

Tracy Carter, LCSW

New York

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 094903
NPI
1457000424
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

These details come from information Tracy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression and bipolar
  • Addiction support

About Tracy

Tracy Carter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with 15 years of experience. She focuses on common and serious life strains such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addictions. She also addresses relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and work or career stress.

Tracy uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what’s most pressing. She listens to how problems show up day to day and works with each person to set practical goals. Sessions concentrate on what can change now and what helps reduce distress between meetings.

Her approach draws on several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques. That means clients can expect to discuss thoughts and behaviors, try out small experiments, and reflect on personal values that guide choices. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas may be used when someone wants clearer direction or help making changes.

Tracy has worked with a wide range of concerns for caregivers, people facing addiction or domestic violence issues, those living with HIV, and immigrants managing adjustment stress. She also sees people who struggle with social anxiety, PTSD, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related worries.

Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take small actions consistent with those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and managing mood shifts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with new behaviors and coping skills. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems active. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, offering reflective listening and space to clarify goals and feelings.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Tracy treats that as a collaborative process - she will talk with the client about what feels helpful, try different techniques, and adjust based on what is working. The aim is to find practical strategies that match the person’s goals and day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments. They can allow for shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and make scheduling more flexible while keeping the focus on making steady progress between meetings.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, talk-based work drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused methods to set goals and try small changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of behavioral health and life-stress concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and lists New York as her location.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the online therapy options.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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