Experiential Therapy in Fayetteville, NC

Tracey is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with additional training in trauma recovery, post-traumatic stress disorder/symptoms (PTSD), Sensory Processing Disorders, Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), and Sex Therapy. Her unique experience embodies a holistic approach. She combines traditional talk therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), equine therapy, and somatic techniques for effective symptom relief and client empowerment. Tracey works with military personnel and their families, couples, and the LGBTQIA community. Tracey is knowledgeable of world religions, Native American spirituality and Christian faiths; she is understanding of individuals who consider themselves atheist, humanist, agnostic, seeker, or other.

My typical client sees me for Telehealth, self-pay sessions during their workday to seek better ways to grow, communicate & improve their relationships. Many of my clients are normal or higher functioning adults leading successful lives simply wanting to thrive in life! I also see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders. Telehealth couple's counseling is a unique niche as well. I've completed Level 3 Practicum Training In Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Couples may be in different locations as long as they are calling in from a state I'm licensed to work. I've worked with a variety of couples since '08.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, or looking at a challenge that seems too big? Maybe it feels like you have tried everything and the problem just keeps showing up. It would be my pleasure to help you create your best.

Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We all experience moments that leave us feeling hopeless, sad, frustrated, angry, or frightened. However, life is not meant to be lived in that place of darkness. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Using complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will help unearth old behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're ready to take steps forward, we are ready to help.

Asking for help can be difficult, but it's something we all need to do at some point in our lives. It can take a great deal of courage to make that first call, but I'm here to help. I'm not here to judge, and I will never lead you on. I am offering a new perspective on your challenges and I am willing to just listen if that's what you need. You are the expert on YOU- I'm just here to help mobilize those strengths that you already possess and have used in the past to overcome life's difficulties. So whatever it is that you are facing, let's face it together and complete the mission. I've got your back.

If you feel like you are needing someone to talk too, I am here to listen. I make a conscience effort to understand your whole environment so I am better equipped to help you through your therapeutic journey. I currently have availability at a farm, where we are able to implement equine-assisted therapy intervention to further your change process.

I have over 23 years social work and clinical experience working with diverse clients dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, and life transitions. I work with children, couples, and families. With each client, a specific treatment model is used which involves a holistic approach that is person centered to address each client’s needs/concerns. In sessions, solution focused, CBT, DBT, ACT and other evidence-based interventions are used. Not only am I a therapist but I am also a co-author who helps and motivates others to pursue their goals/aspirations and assist individuals to recognize their strengths.

Clinicians have ties and connections to the military, veterans, LEOs, first responders and surrounding areas for: Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, Robinson, New Hanover, Forsyth and Lee, NC counties. Our contracted clinicians provide a wide range of services and specialties. We appreciate the opportunity to be of help and look forward to all of us working together. Bobette Smith, LCSW, owner, is military connected and a Fayettevillian. Experience with: Service Members and families, first responders, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, families, small groups, intensive outpatient groups and clinical inpatient hospital care.

Clinical Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC (CCCS) is a counseling and consulting agency dedicated to clinician development and mental health treatment. Although CCCS specializes in treatment for sex offenders, individuals with problematic sexualized behavior, and victims of trauma, the agency also provides specialized outpatient therapy, employee assistance services, and services for individuals suffering from addiction. Parenting education classes are also available to assist parents with managing and coping with their children and/or adolescent behavioral deficits, addictions, and/or mental health disorder(s).

I understand that starting counseling is not easy. Chances are that you’ve tried it before, or that things currently feel like they’re too much to handle. You don’t have to do this alone. My goal is to help you reach YOUR goals. Topics may include: self-esteem/worth, coping skills, psych-Ed, mood regulation, couple counseling, anxiety, depression, OCD, daily stressors, affair recovery, trauma/ PTSD resolution, sexual dysfunction, support for LBGTQA+ or ENM lifestyle, military life challenges, grief and more. I support all beliefs and will gladly incorporate yours into sessions if that is your wish. Each appointment is truly for YOU!

Ask about video sessions. With the current evolving nature of COVID-19, we are now offering telemental health (TMH) sessions for all clients. It is an effective means of meeting your mental health needs when a trip to the office is not possible. ALSO OFFERING TELE-PLAY THERAPY- The premise of play therapy is to meet children where they are and to speak their language. Technology is the modern facilitator of that language. Ultimately, while the work is slightly modified virtually, the therapeutic effects of having a space to process all that is presently occurring for them is invaluable. We're here to help!

Ready for a change? Are you having difficulties resolving your problems, communicating with one another, or maybe stuck in a rut? I work with individuals, couples, families, and businesses looking to create an environment that shifts from discord to harmony, moving from dysfunction to enjoying and respecting relationships with one another. Services are often sought out when people’s ability to handle their issues on their own becomes difficult. As a professional and licensed therapist, I specialize in helping clients overcome life challenges, achieve their personal goals and improving their competence, capacity, and productivity.

What thoughts race through your mind as you go through the day? What thoughts have become obstacles? Do those thoughts hold you captive in states of anxiety and depression? Do they make you feel unsafe, insecure, and isolated, even when we are surrounded by others? Do these thoughts make relationships complicated and responsibilities seem impossible? Are your mental and emotional stressors effecting your physical well-being in ways like physical pain, fatigue, sensory intolerance, brain fog, and inability to focus? Exploring your thoughts and feelings can be difficult, but you do not have to walk through this process alone.

Understanding what has or is happening to you can be beyond confusing and difficult. It's hard to live life within a hurricane of swirling emotions. Using exceptional intellect finely tuned to the nuances of human experience and a boundless reservoir of kindness, your neurodivergent counselor offers you guidance and a safe harbor for your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Embracing diversity of thought and emotion, we'll navigate the complexities of the human condition with profound empathy, fostering connection, resilience, and empowerment in every session. Give me a call and let's get started on your wellness journey.

My passion is to help people overcome feeling "stuck" in unhealthy patterns by facilitating real, healthy changes through self-discovery and practical applications. I am a good "first" therapist for people who are a little afraid of therapy. I have extensive experience working with first responders, military personnel and veterans. It is not just about talking, it is about assessing how life has affected us and developing tools to live a valued life going forward.