Become Clear, Calm, and Confident
You’re not alone! Support is here when you’re ready.
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to do it alone. Therapy gives you the opportunity to explore, heal, and grow, with guidance every step of the way. All you need is a willingness to begin.
Let’s take the first step together. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see how we connect. There's no commitment - just a chance to see if this feels right for you.
- Tracy Durkin, LCSW
You are unique.
Your therapy will be too.
In therapy with me you will find:
Safety and compassion as you explore your thoughts and emotions and get to know your true self
A map to your inner wisdom and strength, to reducing anxiety and stress, to improving your relationship with yourself and others
A “toolbox” for change - becoming clear, maintaining calm, and feeling confident in yourself
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
Whatever brings you to therapy, whether it's your first time or you're returning, I will be your advocate and guide, helping you navigate change and become the person you truly are.
~ Carl Jung
Getting Clear
Finding clarity, without self-judgement or criticism, involves getting to know how - and why - your life patterns have been formed. We will examine your style of emotional expression, your history of conflict resolution, your ideas about success and failure, how you balance the competing needs of independence and connection, and how you define your sense of safety and value in the world.
Embracing Calm
We all experience situations that can trigger anxiety, anger, or hurt. The key is learning how to manage these sensations and reduce their intensity. You will identify the difference between knee-jerk reactions and conscious, intentional responses. I will teach you how to use self-awareness to feel calmer and emotionally regulated. Having control over how you react to life is extremely empowering and feels great!
Building Confidence
The more you practice the power of awareness and choice, the stronger and more confident you will feel. We cannot eliminate negative feelings or challenging situations, but we can pay attention to our thoughts and emotions. Confidence grows each time you practice responding, versus reacting, to your own inner experience as well as to the external influences of family, friends, school, and community.
Therapy tailored to your needs
I offer personalized support in the form of individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Both in-person and tele-health sessions are available.
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Individual Therapy
This is time for you to focus only on yourself without interruption or distraction. Long seen as a sign of weakness, we now understand that seeking therapy is actually a sign of strength - It takes courage to face unhappiness!
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Couples Therapy
Eliminate the communication patterns that destroy trust: Criticism; Contempt; Stonewalling; and Defensiveness (Dr. John Gottman). Most of us learned these styles in our families, and they can be unlearned!
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Family Therapy
Family communication can be fraught with tension, leading to the same destructive patterns that challenge couples. We will look at the dynamics of your family from each member’s perspective, with an eye toward decreasing conflict and struggle.
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Group Therapy
You know that feeling you get when you’re talking and other people nod their heads? You feel seen, heard, and understood. We know now more than ever about the importance of human connection and group therapy is designed for that purpose!
Testimonials
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“Over a decade ago, Tracy was recommended to me for family therapy. My mother had passed away, I was the oldest of four children, and I was only 22 years old. My father, myself, and siblings needed help. Tracy was amazing. Since then, I have seen Tracy on and off for personal reasons from depression to self-improvement. She has helped me immensely.”
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“Therapy has helped me to improve myself in so many ways. The strategies I have learned apply to my relationships at work and home. I have definitely learned skills to improve many aspects of my life. Over the years, I know that Tracy is constantly reading, researching, and networking to improve her craft. She is a knowledgeable and skilled therapist.”
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“I would and have recommended Tracy to friends and family members over the years. She is a wonderful, amazing, and caring therapist. Additionally, she is a strong woman, leader and extremely professional. I can't say enough good things about my experiences with Tracy Durkin.”
Your next step toward support and healing starts here. Schedule your appointment or consultation today. New and returning clients are welcome!
“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
~ C.S. Lewis