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Tracey Boubacar

Practical therapy for relationship and life challenges

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Tracey

Tracey Boubacar is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people who face hard emotional challenges. She works from North Carolina and focuses on issues like depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, addiction, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

She offers direct help for parenting struggles and anger management. She also addresses infidelity and jealousy and supports people dealing with career stress or big life changes.

Her work includes attention to LGBT concerns and compassion fatigue experienced by caregivers. Tracey aims to make therapy culturally responsive and attentive to military and veteran experiences.

She is familiar with multicultural issues and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Her goal is to understand each person's story rather than apply one fixed approach.

In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people develop coping tools. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method.

These inform how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients. People can expect a collaborative, steady style.

Tracey helps clients name problems, try manageable shifts in thinking and behavior, and build concrete skills for daily life. She encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels real and lasting.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Tracey blends the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address relationship and emotional concerns. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and rebuilding trust between people by teaching concrete interaction skills. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and emotions without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. CBT breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Tracey works with each person to understand goals and preferences, then adapts techniques over time. She checks in about what helps and what doesn’t, and adjusts the plan so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow more face-to-face interaction for skill practice and feedback. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients share thoughts between sessions and use therapy in small, practical moments. These options make it easier to fit work on therapy goals into a busy life while using the methods that suit each person's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tracey help with?
She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, anger, relationship issues, parenting challenges, addictions, career strain, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on infidelity, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, and prejudice and discrimination.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines listening with structured techniques to help people set goals and learn new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tracey has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is based in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can provide services to people living outside the U.S.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

InfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed in

North Carolina

Languages

English