About

Dr. Tracye Herndon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia (DC LPC PRC95) with 30 years of professional experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions and co-occurring disorders, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, eating concerns, anger and self-esteem difficulties, career-related stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.

Her clinical practice includes assessment, education, prevention, and treatment for alcohol and substance use, as well as support for behavioral addictions like gambling, eating, and sexual compulsivity. She provides gender-specific psychotherapy and empowerment work with women, young adults, and teens, and offers support for adolescents and seniors facing transitions, aging concerns, caregiver stress, and chronic illness or disability. She also addresses challenges in blended families, codependency, and identity development and coping for LGBTQI people across the lifespan.

Dr. Herndon describes her approach as person-centered, eclectic, and integrated - drawing from solution-focused, motivational, holistic, goal-oriented, and some spiritually based techniques as appropriate. She emphasizes building trust and rapport, listening attentively, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person, reviewing prior therapy experiences, and developing a practical toolbox of coping and survival skills to move forward.

She values treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Dr. Herndon recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and she honors clients for taking that important first step.

Location:
District of Columbia, United States
Years Experience:
30
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Parenting, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Vaping, Veterans, Visually impaired, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: DC LPC PRC95
  • NPI Number: 1851803043
  • License: LPC (District of Columbia) #PRC95 exp 2027-03-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether virtual counseling can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating significant life changes, research and practice indicate that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person care for most individuals.

The flexibility of online sessions is a major benefit - clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging according to what feels most comfortable and fits their schedule. This adaptability often makes it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, or other obligations.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients are able to switch therapists at any time if they need a different fit. For many people seeking accessible, effective support for everyday mental health concerns, online therapy is a practical and evidence-supported option.

How much experience does Dr. Tracye Herndon have?

Dr. Tracye Herndon has 30 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Dr. Tracye Herndon a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Tracye Herndon holds the credential DC LPC PRC95, a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in the District of Columbia.

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?

Clients can work with Dr. Tracye Herndon by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or Messaging.

How much does therapy with Dr. Tracye Herndon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary by factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that may be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire to help match with Dr. Tracye Herndon. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.