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Dr. Tracy Griffith

Dr. Tracy Griffith, LCSW

Pennsylvania

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LCSW - Stress and addiction support

  • Guilt and shame
  • Grief and loss
  • ACT and CBT methods

About Tracy

Dr. Tracy Griffith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, grief, and coping with life changes, including guilt and shame. Tracy uses straightforward conversation and focused tools to address what is weighing someone down.

He centers sessions on the person's own story and strengths. Sessions look like a mix of listening, reflecting, and practicing small skills between meetings. Tracy emphasizes practical steps for day-to-day problems while also addressing deeper meaning and values when those come up.

His approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means attention to thoughts and behaviors, learning ways to act on personal values, and keeping the person's perspective central in planning change.

Tracy also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Existential Therapy when they help make sense of intense emotions or life transitions. These tools are used to build tolerance for distress, improve emotional regulation, and explore questions about purpose and identity.

People who come for help with addictions, caregiver stress, or family-of-origin issues will find a focus on clear steps and realistic goals. He accepts clients across borders and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options to be sure they fit your situation.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while letting difficult thoughts and feelings exist. It is useful for people who want to stop letting painful thoughts dictate their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that cause stress or anxiety. This approach is often used for day-to-day symptoms and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tracy will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first based on their goals, comfort, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. That exploration can include trying different techniques and checking what fits.

The therapist's original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, reduce travel time, or shorten check-ins when a brief conversation will help. Sessions can be used to practice skills, review homework, and apply ACT or CBT tools to real situations in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPersonality disordersSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, grief, and coping with life changes including guilt and shame.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills practice, combining listening with actionable steps people can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.

Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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