Clinical Therapist
she/her
Tracy J. Stone, LPC
Solution-Focused Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), including process-based; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Available intakes likely within 2 weeks (Weekdays + every other Saturday morning)
Telehealth
UPMC commercial, Highmark BC/BS commercial, Aetna, Optum/United, Cigna.
$115-150
My Specialties
Reproductive mental health issues (infertility; abortion; challenges across pregnancy; postpartum anxiety, OCD, depression, or other challenges; early parenting support)
Reproductive grief and loss
Reproductive Trauma (challenging birth, medical trauma, sexual trauma, intimate partner violence)
LGBTQIA2SP+ support
Trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse support
Trauma
Grief and loss
Adjustment, stress, transitions
- Anxiety and mood symptoms
A little more about me
Some fun facts Learning something new, from weaving to sign language. Get to know me A little less
I love learning new things. Recently, I’ve been exploring weaving and American Sign Language.
What working with me is like A calm space, honest conversation and respect for your experience. Explore my approach A little less
I aim to make our sessions relaxed and calming. My communication is open, honest and straightforward, and I want you to feel heard, seen and respected. We will focus on your goals and what is bringing you to therapy, with room to find an approach that fits you.
What matters to me Care that makes room for every part of you. Read my story A little less
I bring nearly 30 years of experience in mental health to my work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, reproductive experiences, grief and relationship concerns. I believe you deserve a respectful space to talk about what you are going through. My questions come from a wish to understand you, never to judge you. You do not need to defend or hide parts of yourself here.
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"I ask questions to understand, never to judge."
-- Tracy J. Stone The person behind the practice
Tracy, in her own words.
A few reflections on what brings me to this work and how I show up in therapy.
A space to talk openly
“I believe individuals deserve respect and a safe environment”
Tracy J. Stone, LPC (she/her)
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What do you believe people deserve from therapy that they may not always receive elsewhere?
I believe individuals deserve respect and a safe environment to talk through what ever they need and what ever they are going through.
Making room for shame and guilt
“People often feel overwhelmed, dealing with shame and guilt”
Tracy J. Stone, LPC (she/her)
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What might someone be carrying when they first come to you, even if they do not yet have the words for it?
People often feel overwhelmed, dealing with shame and guilt when they initially seek out therapy.
Seen, heard and respected
“I hope that clients feel heard, seen and respected.”
Tracy J. Stone, LPC (she/her)
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If a client described you after their first few sessions, what would you hope they would say?
I hope that clients feel heard, seen and respected.
An approach that fits you
“I do not hold fast to a one mode fits all ideology.”
Tracy J. Stone, LPC (she/her)
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How do you adapt therapy to the person in front of you instead of expecting them to fit a particular model?
focusing on clients individual goals and presenting concerns. I do not hold fast to a one mode fits all ideology.