Profile / United States
Dr. Tracy Griffith, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Stress and Addictions care
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Addiction support
- Grief and life changes
About Tracy
Dr. Tracy Griffith is an LCSW licensed in TX and PA with five years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, navigate grief, and cope with major life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered conversations. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new ways of responding, and clarify personal values. Sessions are conversational but focused on specific, short-term goals.
Tracy emphasizes skills people can practice in daily life. He works on coping strategies for loneliness, money worries, caregiver stress, and issues around gender and sexual identity. He also addresses concerns tied to aging, end-of-life care, and family of origin patterns.
When addiction is part of the picture he brings motivational interviewing and DBT skills into the work. For grief and loss he focuses on pacing, tolerating strong emotions, and rebuilding routine. For practical problems like communication and financial strain he helps set small, concrete steps and tracks progress.
People should expect clear, direct sessions that balance reflective listening with concrete homework. Dr. Griffith accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your schedule.
Approach and what online sessions involve
Dr. Griffith commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or stress. ACT emphasizes clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings remain.He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting so clients can shape their goals. Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adjust the approach as work progresses.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. It also lets people include focused skill practice and homework between sessions to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. He also addresses aging, caregiver stress, communication, and related issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises to practice between meetings.
What is his clinical style like?
His approach combines client-centered conversation with structured techniques from ACT and DBT. Work is focused on short-term goals and real-world skills.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in TX and PA and practices from Pennsylvania. The credential listed is LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details for the location you choose.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.