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Tracie Coleman, MSW, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

I am a dedicated and service-focused Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over five years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, families, and veterans. My passion lies in supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth and healing. I believe that healing is a journey, and my role is to walk alongside my clients, offering support, guidance, and evidence-based tools to help them navigate life's challenges. Whether you are facing trauma, adjusting to major life changes, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and heal.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Co-occurring Disorders

  • Life Changes and Adjustment Disorder

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Stress/Anger Management

  • Grief/Loss

  • Women's Issues

Credentials:

  • LSW Licensed Social Worker

Education:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) – Dominican University, River Forest, IL (2023)

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) – Aurora University, Aurora, IL (2021)

  • Associate of Arts (AA) – Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL (2018)

Therapy Approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helping clients reframe negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Supporting emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness for individuals experiencing intense emotions or self-destructive behaviors.

  • Trauma-Informed Care – Providing a safe space for individuals with past trauma to process experiences and build resilience.

  • Strength-Based Therapy – Focusing on personal strengths and capabilities to encourage empowerment and self-efficacy.

  • Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) – Guiding clients toward identifying and implementing effective solutions to their challenges.

  • Family Systems Therapy – Exploring family dynamics, roles, and patterns to foster healthier relationships and improve communication within families.

  • Play Therapy – Utilizing creative, expressive techniques to help children process emotions, trauma, and behavioral challenges in a developmentally appropriate way.

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) – Encouraging positive change and goal setting through a non-judgmental approach.

  • Mindfulness & Stress Management Techniques – Helping clients cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional regulation

Experience:

5+ years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy to address mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Offering advocacy and case management services to vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, special-needs clients, and veterans. Specializing in the unique mental health needs of service members and veterans, addressing PTSD, trauma, and reintegration challenges by conducting risk assessments and providing short-term solution-focused therapy.

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Fun Facts and Hobbies:

  • Spending time with family, friends, and animals

  • Traveling mostly anywhere there is water

  • Music

  • Movies

  • Reading