Tracie is a compassionate, observant, thoughtful and a highly competent therapist. She helps you dig down to root causes, and offers caring and spot on observations. I feel very comfortable working with her, being open with her, and getting suggestions for areas to think about. I have worked with a number of therapists over my many years, and it sometimes takes a few sessions to get the relationship and therapy started. With Tracie, I felt like we have hit the ground running. We have been able to just dive in and get to work, something I very much appreciate.
Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett, LCMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Theresa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Theresa. View 11 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina
Recent reviews
Tracie is excellent at what she does, and has a safe, organic, natural approach to our therapy sessions that I greatly appreciate. She is empathetic and kind, and I look forward to working with her more and more.
More about Theresa
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LCMHC
Hi there! Are you ready to make healthy changes in your life, but you're not quite sure what that looks like and are looking for support and guidance? Are you wanting to heal from the death of a loved one or beloved animal? Are you having questions about your career/current profession and need some guidance? Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? (HSP) or a Creative?
Please reach out if you are a fellow therapist, writer/artist/musician, and/or teacher as I am familiar with and have experience in these worlds.
**Before you book a session, we will need to message to make sure we are a good fit and I can offer the support you need. Any sessions before messaging may be canceled.**
If you are coming to counseling specifically to work on trauma, I encourage you to look for a counselor with a specialty in trauma.
Finding the right fit with a counselor is an important decision. As you scroll through everyone, I want to acknowledge the fact you are taking this first step. My intention is to create an environment that is non-judgmental because it takes courage to move beyond your comfort zone. Counseling can be difficult at times, but it is an important investment in yourself.
I offer sessions primarily Monday-Wednesday afternoons, with occasional Thursdays to permanent North Carolina residents.
My given name is Theresa, but I've always been called Tracie. My experience includes helping people process grief, loss, anxiety, and moving through life's transitions and believe in being supportive, curious, compassionate, with a good sense of humor. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, I use an eclectic approach of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Psychodynamic, ACT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative, and Humanistic (client-centered) theories, and am also Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. I'm mindful that a full person comes to therapy, which also includes incorporating body awareness and a person's spiritual/humanistic/existential beliefs into the process. Thirteen years as a former community college psychology and sociology teacher helps bring an even greater understanding to our sessions.
I also facilitate the following classes on BetterHelp:
Healing Your Heart After Pet Loss
Nourishing the Creative Soul
The Highly Sensitive Person
I'll Do It Later: Understanding Procrastination
Discovering Your Authentic Self on Your Professional Journey
Exploring the Ups and Downs of Your Professional Journey to Find Meaning in Your Work
One of my unique specialties is in pet loss grief and as an author, I wrote my first novel, BURIED DEEP IN OUR HEARTS, to help people with their healing process.
Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to connect to see how I can help you on your Life's journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Sleeping disorders
Coaching
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053632133.
- LCMHC · North Carolina · 5385 · Expires June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Tracie is a compassionate, observant, thoughtful and a highly competent therapist. She helps you dig down to root causes, and offers caring and spot on observations. I feel very comfortable working with her, being open with her, and getting suggestions for areas to think about. I have worked with a number of therapists over my many years, and it sometimes takes a few sessions to get the relationship and therapy started. With Tracie, I felt like we have hit the ground running. We have been able to just dive in and get to work, something I very much appreciate.
Tracie is excellent at what she does, and has a safe, organic, natural approach to our therapy sessions that I greatly appreciate. She is empathetic and kind, and I look forward to working with her more and more.
Tracie has been incredibly helpful in getting me back on track. Her advice on books to read and ideas to consider have been invaluable. Her guidance made the work on myself very interesting and enlightening. I highly recommend her to anyone who feels a bit out of sync and needs some guidance getting to their best selves.
Tracie is there for me at all times. She has a way of understanding me and helping me sort out what needs to be sorted and affirming what needs to be affirmed. She has helped me grow tremendously both in my personal life and my business life.
Tracie has been incredibly helpful and supportive of me in these last several months since I started working with her. She's always validating my concerns and my feelings, offers support and empathy, and helps me remember the tools/skills to get through difficult times.
Tracie has been helpful in the few short weeks that I've been seeing her. She listens well, is empathic and has helped me to not be afraid of expressing myself fully.
I think Tracie is a excellent therapist. She has helped me immensely in understanding my mind and working to nurture what I have control over.
Tracie is very professional and kind. She is a good listener and provides helpful feedback and tools to work through emotions and issues. She has been a truly wonderful counselor through difficult times.
I have been able to make so much progress since the first time I met with Tracie. She has been very sympathetic and compassionate towards me and what I am going through. I have become much more knowledgeable about my mental health and how to cope with certain situations. I am so glad I was paired with Tracie!
Tracie is excellent! I met with Tracie for the first time today and she helped me process and make a lot of progress toward clarifying what I want my next life chapter to look like. Tracie did such a great job helping me process and explore. She is an excellent listener and I look forward to talking to her again in the future!
wonderful
Frequently asked questions
Does Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett speak?
Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett speaks English.
How many years of experience does Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett have?
Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett has 17 years of experience.
Where is Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett licensed to practice?
Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett is licensed to practice in North Carolina.
Does Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett offer?
Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett?
Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Theresa (Tracie) Barton-Barrett?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.