Traci White

Trauma-informed counselor using practical therapies

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Traci

Traci White is an Illinois-licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with five years of experience across community mental health, in-home counseling, long-term healthcare settings, and independent practice.

Background and approach

She has supported people coping with a wide range of concerns from anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma to relationship and family challenges, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her background includes work with domestic violence survivors and clients facing PTSD, adjustment disorders, autism spectrum concerns, OCD, and other mental health conditions.

Traci uses a trauma-informed stance and aims to foster a non-judgmental, respectful environment where clients can build trust and safety. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based methods, client-centered techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients better understand patterns of emotion and behavior.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration, clear rapport, and practical skill development so clients can move toward greater emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and meaningful life changes. She invites clients to explore strengths and small moments of progress while working toward goals at a sustainable pace, honoring each person’s unique story and pace of healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Traci integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into online work, using them to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies. CBT focuses on recognizing and changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. ACT emphasizes values-based action and mindfulness skills to increase psychological flexibility when facing painful emotions or life changes.

She also brings attachment-based ideas into sessions to explore how early relationship patterns influence present-day connections and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy, family dynamics, and longstanding attachment concerns. Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist helps clients weigh their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time to find the best fit.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options allow clients to access therapy from different locations and to choose the mode that feels most comfortable for practicing skills, checking in between sessions, or engaging in live conversation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Traci address in therapy?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, emphasizing a respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere and skill-building to reduce maladaptive emotions and behaviors.

What is her professional background and experience?

Traci has five years of experience working in community mental health, in-home counseling, long-term healthcare facilities, and independent practice environments.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180.016130.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?

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

Which session formats are available for working together?

Traci offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started with her practice?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English