Tracie Lima

Experienced LCSW blending CBT and client-centered care

LCSW California

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Tracie

Tracie Lima approaches therapy through practical, evidence-informed methods that prioritize the client’s voice and goals. As an LCSW with 20 years of practice in California, she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the effects of trauma.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, panic disorder and panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress, using focused interventions to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Tracie emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and life experiences.

She draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to support motivation and foster small, achievable changes. For those coping with abuse or traumatic events, she utilizes trauma-focused approaches to help process memories and develop new ways of relating to the past.

Clients can expect an experienced clinician who values collaboration and practical tools tailored to individual needs. Tracie encourages taking the initial step toward help and works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress throughout therapy.

Online Care Using Practical, Evidence-Informed Approaches

Tracie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete exercises that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, and depression. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive environment where the client's perspective drives the pace and focus of work, which is useful for exploring identity-related concerns and building self-acceptance.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods such as motivational interviewing or trauma-focused strategies when those approaches better match what a client hopes to achieve.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These formats make it easier to access regular sessions, try brief check-ins between appointments, or maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tracie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues, with additional focus on gender dysphoria, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her practice combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to develop practical coping strategies and goals.

What is her professional background and experience?

Tracie is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice and what are her credentials?

She holds an LCSW license in California, listed as CA LCSW 24320.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working with her?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoriaPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English