- Emotion-focused work
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem support
About Nancy
Nancy Tracy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people through major life changes and on issues related to identity, relationships, grief, and self-esteem.
She works with people who are sorting out relationship patterns, coping with loss, or facing questions about gender and sexual identity. Her practice includes care around adoption and foster issues, aging concerns, and HIV/AIDS. Nancy also addresses areas like body image, codependency, communication problems, and commitment challenges.
In sessions she combines several approaches to match what a person needs. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the methods she uses to look at emotions and attachment patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered work when helpful.
Nancy aims to help people build clearer self-understanding and practical strategies for day-to-day coping. She offers straightforward tools for managing shame, guilt, emptiness, and control issues. Conversations often focus on changing unhelpful interaction styles and strengthening communication skills.
Her work is practical and relationship-minded. People who want to examine emotional patterns, improve how they relate to others, or find steadier footing after loss may find her approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in California.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify key emotions and how those feelings shape relationship patterns. Online sessions using EFT can focus on naming emotions, tracking interaction cycles, and practicing new ways of responding.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to live with difficult thoughts rather than trying to eliminate them. In online sessions ACT techniques are often used to clarify values and build small, manageable behavioral steps.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. Online meetings allow the therapist and client to follow whatever topics are most pressing in the moment and set the pace together.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That match can change over time as issues shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work convenient because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you have questions about session length or how an approach would be used online, bring them up during the scheduling process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship and identity concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, aging issues, body image, and HIV/AIDS.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches and works collaboratively with clients to address emotions and interaction patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is part of her approach along with ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience as a therapist working with a broad range of concerns related to relationships and personal identity.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm available session formats before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Pick the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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