About Traci
You feel things deeply—and you question what others accept easily
If you're navigating emotional intensity, past trauma, or the lingering impact of leaving a high-control religious environment like Mormonism, it makes sense if you sometimes feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like you don’t belong. Maybe people have called you “too sensitive,” or told you to “just have faith.” But your depth of feeling and your drive to carve out your own moral path aren’t flaws — they’re strengths.
You don’t need to be fixed. You need a space where all of you can show up.
My Story
I grew up Mormon. And while I’m grateful for parts of that experience, I also remember the agony of trying to force myself to believe things that didn’t feel right in my bones. I was scared to break away—worried I’d lose community, identity, or a sense of safety. I also didn’t know what to do with the emotional chaos inside me: sadness, anger, fear, shame. I’d try to contain it, but sometimes I’d explode or shut down, and then feel worse for how I acted.
Eventually, I found another way.
Through therapy—and a lot of hard self-work—I learned how to feel what I feel without drowning in it. I learned how to listen to myself, rather than outside voices. And I began to build a life grounded in self-trust, compassion, and honest connection.
That work changed everything. And now, it's the heart of what I offer to my clients.
What It's Like to Work With Me
If you’re reading this, you’re probably not someone who floats through life unfazed. You’re someone who questions, who feels, and who wants to make meaning. You're someone who knows that pretending everything’s fine doesn’t work for you.
Maybe you’ve tried advice that felt one-size-fits-all—like rigid 12-step models that didn’t reflect your complexity or values. You’re not alone. Whether you're redefining your relationship with substances, religion, or yourself, therapy with me is about building a sustainable, self-directed path to healing.
In therapy, I offer a space where all of you is welcome. Your sensitivity. Your anger. Your confusion. Your brilliance. Your gender and orientation. Your spiritual beliefs or your doubts. Together, we’ll untangle the shame and self-doubt, explore what you’ve been carrying, and help you move toward more freedom and clarity.
Let’s Connect!
Recovery is possible. Joy is possible. And sorrow isn’t something to be feared.
You don’t have to do this alone. If you're ready to explore how therapy can help you find your authentic shine, reach out. I’d love to hear from you.