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Tracy Salazar

Tracy Salazar

LPC

Compassionate counselor focused on mindfulness and practical skills

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based care
  • Practical skill building
  • Collaborative planning

About Tracy

Tracy Salazar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 18 years of experience. She focuses on creating a respectful, sensitive space where people can begin difficult work. Tracy aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's situation, acknowledging that starting therapy takes courage.

Her practice centers on helping people manage stress and anxiety and cope with depression and bipolar challenges. She also works with those affected by trauma and abuse, anger, and addiction. Relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, grief, and self-esteem are part of her focus as well.

Tracy uses several practical approaches in sessions, including mindfulness-based tools to help people stay grounded. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and client-centered methods to keep the process focused on the person's needs. Emotionally focused ideas can help when emotions and attachment patterns feel overwhelming.

Sessions emphasize clear, straightforward conversation. Tracy listens for what matters most, helps set small goals, and practices skills together in-session. She adapts pace and techniques to the person rather than following one fixed method.

People who reach out can expect a calm, matter-of-fact style that aims to reduce shame and build usable skills. Tracy highlights collaboration - working together to find what helps day to day and across life changes.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Tracy uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away, which can reduce reactivity and help with stress or anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to clarify values and build committed action even when difficult feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy keeps conversations focused on the persons priorities, giving people space to guide the topics and pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. Tracy will discuss options and try techniques collaboratively, adjusting based on what feels useful. The aims are practical - finding strategies that fit day-to-day life and the goals someone brings to therapy.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when life gets hectic. Different approaches lend themselves to different rhythms - for example, mindfulness practice can be added as short exercises between meetings, while ACT and client-centered work often unfold over several sessions as goals and values emerge.

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 concerns does she address?

Tracy helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a calm, respectful, and practical approach that focuses on listening, setting small goals, and practicing skills together in session.

How long has she worked in the field?

She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people through a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region does she work from?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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