Tracy James, LMHC

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or difficulty emotions? Maybe you’re struggling with relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck in patterns you’d like to change. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop healthier coping skills, and feel more confident managing everyday challenges. I have over a decade of experience in helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns, develop realistic coping strategies, improve communication, and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Communication, Adjustment Difficulties, Self-Esteem, Emotion Regulation, Social Anxiety, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Emotional Regulation, Crisis Management, School Issues, Trauma, Addiction

Finances

Private Pay Rate $175+

In-Network with Northwell Direct

In- Network with Aetna

In-Network with 1199SEIU

In-Network with 32BJ SEIU

In-Network with Cigna

In-Network with Optum (United Healthcare, Oxford, UMR)

NYSHIP, Magnacare, and Other Insurances, Out Of Network

Qualifications

LMHC: License # 006513 (New York)

About Me

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and emotional regulation. I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology at Hofstra University and my Master’s in Forensic Mental Health Counseling at John Jay College. Throughout my experience, I have worked with people of all ages across mental health and substance use settings, however have spent an extensive time in working with adolescents and adults experiencing life transitions.

Client Focus

Individuals, Children, Teenagers, Young Adults, Adults

Communities

LGBTQ+ Allied

Treatment Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strength Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy