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
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Mindful approach
Relationship focus
LGBT affirming
About Nancy
Nancy Tracy is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 26 years of experience. She focuses on helping people through life changes, relationship challenges, and questions about identity. Her work is affirming toward LGBT clients and aims to create a calm, respectful space to talk through what matters most.
Clients often come for help with grief, low self-esteem, or relationship strain. Nancy uses straightforward conversation to clarify goals and build practical coping steps. She listens for what matters to each person and helps them identify small, sustainable changes.
Her background includes long experience with adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and navigating medical or stigma-related topics such as HIV/AIDS. She also supports people dealing with family of origin wounds, commitment and control issues, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce.
Nancy draws on several therapy approaches to match the needs of each client. She often uses mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people move toward valued action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also incorporated when useful to manage emotions and behavior.
Therapy begins with a conversation about goals and practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit what the individual can manage. To start, a short matching questionnaire is used, then appointments are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
How online work and approach fit together
Mindfulness Therapy focuses on moment-to-moment awareness, helping people notice thoughts and feelings without judging them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and building steady attention to what matters in daily life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It pairs well with mindfulness when someone wants both awareness and practical movement toward goals.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard and begin to unfold what they truly want from life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nancy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and doable.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent on commuting. Many people find that meeting remotely still allows meaningful change when the therapist and client agree on clear goals and practical steps.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nancy help with?
She supports people facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care concerns, aging issues, body image, and HIV/AIDS related matters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and affirming. She uses plain conversation, practical skills, and mindfulness to help people clarify goals and try new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nancy has 26 years of experience as a practicing therapist. That experience spans a wide range of personal and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.
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