Nancy Tracy, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT supporting life transitions
- LGBTQ+ affirmative care
- Relationship and grief support
- Coping and self-esteem work
About Nancy Tracy
Nancy Tracy is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 26 years of clinical experience supporting people through major life transitions and personal growth. She offers an affirming, compassionate approach with special attention to LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship dynamics, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. As an LMFT - which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she draws on training that addresses individuals, couples, and family systems to help clients navigate complex emotional and interpersonal challenges.
Nancy works collaboratively with clients facing issues such as social anxiety, communication breakdowns, low self-worth, and questions about life purpose. Her practice emphasizes a non-judgmental space where clients can explore identity, process loss, and develop practical strategies for building resilience and healthier connections. She integrates clinical methods to tailor support to each person’s needs, focusing on empowerment and practical coping skills.
Across relationship concerns, grief support, workplace stress, and identity exploration, Nancy aims to help clients increase self-understanding and create meaningful change. She approaches each case with warmth, respect, and professional guidance, helping clients move toward greater clarity, stronger relationships, and a more grounded sense of self.
Nancy works collaboratively with clients facing issues such as social anxiety, communication breakdowns, low self-worth, and questions about life purpose. Her practice emphasizes a non-judgmental space where clients can explore identity, process loss, and develop practical strategies for building resilience and healthier connections. She integrates clinical methods to tailor support to each person’s needs, focusing on empowerment and practical coping skills.
Across relationship concerns, grief support, workplace stress, and identity exploration, Nancy aims to help clients increase self-understanding and create meaningful change. She approaches each case with warmth, respect, and professional guidance, helping clients move toward greater clarity, stronger relationships, and a more grounded sense of self.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nancy Tracy have?
Nancy Tracy has 26 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Nancy Tracy a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her license is listed as CA LMFT 38500.
In which languages does Nancy Tracy provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Nancy Tracy located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Nancy Tracy as my therapist?
Clients can work with Nancy Tracy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nancy Tracy work with international clients?
Nancy Tracy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nancy Tracy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients should click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Nancy commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult emotions, and take value-driven action - an approach that can support coping with life changes, identity exploration, and grief. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, non-judgmental listening, and collaboration, creating a space where clients feel heard and can explore relationship dynamics and self-esteem concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. Nancy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and presenting challenges, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access care from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on therapeutic work with greater convenience while maintaining the same clinical goals and collaborative relationship as in-person care.