Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Tracy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tracy
Tracy Rider is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and works to make each session feel focused and practical. Tracy frames therapy around each person's needs and strengths so clients can take manageable steps forward.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors.
Background and approach
EMDR is used for processing traumatic memories. Narrative and existential ideas can help people make sense of life events and values. Tracy explains methods in simple terms and adapts them to the person in front of her.
Tracy brings ten years of experience in counseling roles to her work. Her background includes long-term volunteer counseling with military communities and later graduate training in clinical mental health counseling. That mix gives her experience with trauma, first responder issues, and life transitions.
She understands how chronic illness, parenting, and long-term relationships shape daily life. These life experiences inform her steady, pragmatic style. Sessions aim to build skills people can use between meetings.
Tracy blends therapeutic conversation with practical coaching strategies when helpful. She encourages clients to set achievable goals and to move at a pace that feels right. Her focus is on helping people find clear next steps for change.
What Tracy works with
Everything Tracy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tracy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
Approaches Tracy lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Tracy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as two core tools in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors, which works well in video or phone sessions where worksheets and homework can be shared. EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories and can be adapted to remote formats with careful pacing and clear instructions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Tracy will discuss your history, goals, and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. She adjusts techniques over time so treatment matches how you respond and what you need from session to session.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists and clients use visual cues and share materials. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, and timely encouragement between scheduled visits. These options help therapy fit into work, family, and health schedules while keeping continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Tracy
What concerns does Tracy commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like post-traumatic stress and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and compassionate. She blends talk therapy with clear skill building and helps people set achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
Tracy has ten years of clinical experience and a history of volunteer counseling work with military communities before completing graduate training in clinical mental health counseling.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, and practices from New York.
Which languages and international services are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.