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.
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
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)
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.
Services
- Individual Therapy (In-Person & IL Telehealth)
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
Hobbies
- Spending time with family, friends, and animals
- Traveling mostly anywhere there is water
- Music
- Movies
- Reading