It is always an honor to be a part of a client's Life journey as they courageously move foward with making healthy changes in their lives.  ​

Change isn’t easy—or, often isn’t. It’s hard. It’s bumpy. It’s uncomfortable. Yet, it’s important and can help us become who we really are, by releasing the cloak of pain we have been wearing. The “growing pains” are worth it, especially since our time on this Big Blue Marble is (too) short.

I see my role as creating space for you to grow, heal, feel some relief, and achieve your goals. My style is curious, compassionate, wholistic, using a dash of humor and “nudging” to help facilitate growth. 

If you’re interested in the theoretical stuff: I use an eclectic approach with a Client-Centered lens, incorporating understandings and techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and am Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. If you would like, your spiritual or existential beliefs can also be a part of your therapy.  Each person is unique and is more than simply what has happened to them.

​With a specialty in pet loss, I’ve developed and facilitated pet loss support groups, and presented and written extensively on the subject, including a novel as well as a self-help book on the topic. As a former psychology and sociology instructor, I loved teaching my students about how the human brain, body, and behavior all work together to make us who we are. 

​My husband, Daniel, and I also have a travel YouTube channel called Adventures with Dan and Tracie. I find nourishment in horseback riding, (or being around any animals!), singing, playing the piano, being near the water, dancing, movies, Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions football, and quoting “Golden Girls," "Friends," and "Will & Grace" episodes.

Ultimately, though, this is about you and your growth. If you think I could help you, please reach out at TBartonBarrett@gmail.com.