Tracy Carpenter, M.A., NJ | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(67 reviews)

M.A., C.S.S.W., L.P.C Tracy Carpenter

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

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Tracy Carpenter is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: M.A., C.S.S.W., L.P.C Years in Practice: 25 State: New Jersey

I have been working as a psychotherapist for over twenty-five years. I love working with people, helping them to find the path they want to take and supporting them in meeting their goals.

I work with a wide variety of clients. I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and have been Certified as a (CADC) Certified Addictions Counselor, School Social Worker (to do in school assessments) and most recently Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

I see clients who struggle with a wide range of mental health mental health issues, addiction, or a combination of the two. I also work with clients struggling with stress, family issues, communication issues, grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and young adults' who live at home and are struggle to become independent I also have experience with autism spectrum disorders. Finally, I see many clients who are older and need support transitioning into retirement.

I use a wide variety of therapeutic styles. Before I settle on a precise therapy I get to know my clients and establish a relationship based on trust. It is important for me to understand my clients’ needs so I can understand what therapies will best work for them. In addition, I help my clients find tools, diversions, activities, and services I may not be able to provide, such as case management.

As a therapist my goal is to help my clients navigate the issues they are facing. I want them to know that they are in charge, but not alone. The thoughts and feelings of my clients are extremely important to me and I believe each client knows him or her self best even if they do not feel that way at first. I aim to act as someone who can listen and offer advice, insights, and a different perspective but I ultimately respect a client’s autonomy in making their own decisions. Part of my role is to provide support as a client works through their issues, and sometimes even just beginning to receive support can provide a huge relief.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

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Tracy is empathetic, really listens, and is able to give insight in a way that really makes me think and understand how I am feeling. I feel very safe with her.

Tracy is an extremely professional therapist. She takes her time and really listens to you. I am very happy with seeing her.

This has been one of the most difficult times of my life and Tracy has helped me navigate through all of it. She is caring, understanding, and keeps you level headed. She gives you the tools to look at things from different perspectives and helps you discover things you never thought of.

Tracy has been a tremendous help to me. She has helped me a lot in my personal growth and I'm very thankful for that.

Tracy has been absolutely wonderful. If it wasn’t for our sessions I would most definitely not be where I am today. I feel the best I have in many many years thanks to her expertise. I highly recommend her to any person struggling with anxieties, self image, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Tracy is a great therapist. She really listens and dissects the information to help both parties fully understand what’s going on. Very easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend to others.

Made a lot of progress. Hope to work with her again when I get home

Tracy is an incredible therapist! I wish I could put into words what she’s done for me. She’s changed my life for the better. If it weren’t for her, I don’t think I’d be who I am today. She helped me become the best version of myself and I am forever grateful that Betterhelp paired me with her.

Tracy has empowered me to try to be the best version of myself that I can be. She’s always supportive, offers resources and honest and kind feedback. She’s wonderful.

I enjoyed working with Tracy. I am not afraid to tell her my secrets and she keeps an open mind along with an open heart.

I have made more progress with Tracy than with all of my prior therapitsts

I have been seeing Tracy for awhile now and I have come such a long way thanks to her. I used to feel that I would always be depressed and was worthless but because of Tracy and her expertise, she led me to see that I can be in control of my life. She taught me the necessary tools to challenge negative thinking, make healthy choices, and live happily even with my mental illness. She is also a great therapist because she is flexible with her schedule and always responds to my messages in a timely manner.

Everything is great. Would highly recommend

Highly recommend - Tracy helped me through a very difficult period with compassion and sensitivity and helped me see things I couldn’t see. I feel very grateful and lucky.

Tracy has always treated me with respect and deep concern. She listens and reflects my thoughts and feelings , then helps guide me on a new path to success. I am absolutely certain she is invested in my wellbeing. I feel safe with Tracy. I am grateful for her.

I have been talking to Tracy for over a month now. She is incredibly professional , knowledgeable and nice. and I absolutely recommend her ! She is amazing ! I see so much progress in the little time we’ve spent. Thank you Better Help and Tracy !

I have been in therapy off and on for ~ 30 years. I have had some good therapists, but none as good as Tracy Carpenter. I have made massive changes to my behavior and attitudes since I’ve begun to work with Tracy. I have recommended her to a friend and she ids doing well also.

I was skeptical at first (of the process, not TC) and Tracy shared an overview and roles. Since then, her EXPERIENCE has opened my eyes to therapy and her INSIGHT has opened my mind. Tracy is focused on finding solutions while providing tools. I would recommend Tracy - she has helped me with the WHATs and WHYs to my issue.

Her experience I’d drop. She has gotten more growth for me than anyone before her

Tracy has been so supportive of me and provides great insight and guidance. Very happy to have her on my side!

Tracy has already begun guiding me through my grief into the beginning stages of reentering everyday life and I am incredibly grateful. She has shown compassion and professionalism . I feel safe in her care.

Tracy listens to what I am saying and how I say it, and she is able to pick out what the real issue is and discuss it with me. I trust her to be honest with me and help me work through what's going on in my life in a real, constructive way.

I would recommend Tracy Carpenter to clients.

I was looking for a counselor who thought beyond the training and about my situation in practical ways. Tracy is definitely that person. She has given me support, confidence, and a seemingly endless stream of new ideas. Very glad I got matched with her.

Tracy is a seasoned therapist with a lot of experience under her belt. Because of this, she can confidently identify areas that need to be addressed and need improvement. I have been seeing Tracy constantly for 11 months and have developed a strong relationship which allows me to be completely honest and transparent. Although there may be days where I don’t want to do sessions, I force myself because I know it’s for the betterment of me. She is an asset to the company and I highly recommend.

I am grateful that Tracy worked with me on my issues for last 3 years. She was very supportive, understanding. She genuinely cares about her clients. She never judged my thoughts. She helped me to learn to deal with my depression and anxiety. She replied to my texts. She understood my emotional needs. She worked with me to develop new skills, which will always help me in the future. I will definitely recommend her.

Tracy zeroes in on what is really behind my stress and makes me look at it completely differently. She’s been a tremendous help to me!

The entirety of my experience with Tracy has been exceedingly positive

So happy I got matched with Tracy! She genuinely cares about my progress and empowers me to want to make positive changes. She is very flexible and accommodating with scheduling. I really appreciate how insightful and patient she is with me and I feel very comfortable being honest with her. She’s the best!

Tracy has done wonderful work with me so far. I have expressed my concerns and my goals and she gives me the confidence that the goals are obtainable. So far I have seen progress in my thinking and looking forward to continuing that work.

As a healthcare professional, I see that Tracy is well seasoned and can easily identify past traumas that need to be addressed and resolved. I appreciate her forwardness and her means of communicating my problem areas. Because of this, I highly recommend. So glad I was matched with her.

Tracy is a wonderful therapist. She really listens to you gives you proactive things to do in order to make whatever you’re having trouble with a lot better.

She is far better than any psychologist I have had before

Tracy is a very knowledgeable and thoughtful counselor, who strives to help me best deal with my personal issues. I highly recommend her!

I am shy about recommending this type of service, but if I did, I would recommend her. A lot has to do with her availability, too. her follow up.

Tracy has been exceptional in the first few weeks of working with her. I look forward to the future with her as my therapist. I think I was matched with the perfect therapist for me and my current life circumstances.

Tracy is the best! She hears any concerns and problems you have and genuinely cares. She takes things one step at a time and tries to tend to your needs. For example, I got a lot of worksheets (which I love doing) and that helped me write down my frustrations and how to deal with them. She is rooting for you to be the best you you can be and will take the steps to help you get there. She is patient, supportive, and helps me grow into the person I am trying to become. She supports me when I need strength and guidance and she supports me when I don't feel myself. Tracy is wonderful!

Tracy is dedicated, insightful, compassionate and knowledgeable.

I can't say enough about Tracy's expertise. I have made more progress with her than I have in 20 years.

Tracy Carpenter has been extremely helpful in assisting me with managing my mental health issues. I've come out of a depression with her assistance, quit smoking and started exercising again. I would have not done these things without her help. I strongly recommend her! She's a fantastic counselor!

Tracy is very attentive. Even when I'm not able to answer she reaches out to make sure I'm okay. She really cares about helping me identify my primary concerns and sends me helpful resources to target specific behaviours. Would definitely recommend.

I have found Tracy's approach in identifying and expanding on key areas I wanted to explore to be absolutely exceptional. She is fast to respond thoughtfully to my messages and skillfully helps navigate and highlight paths and possible reasons in person through video sessions. She has an excellent manner and I felt very comfortable working with her from our earliest session.

Tracy is the best counselor I have ever worked with.

Tracy is terrific.

Tracy is AMAZING! I have been talking to her for about two years now and I have made so much progress. She helps me accomplish my goals in a very reasonable way. Tracy is very knowledgable and also uses worksheets to help me self reflect. I would 100% recommend her to anyone struggling mentally. She made me realize that mental illness is something that can be helped with someone to talk to. I honestly do not think I would have made it this far in life without her.

Tracy is wonderful! She always provides thoughtful replies and is empathetic and caring. I’m super appreciative of the fact that she works with my schedule!

I've been working with Tracy for a short period of time, but already I feel very comfortable with her counsel. She is exceptionally professional and skilled and she offers great input, advice, and makes me feel heard. I am very excited to continue working with her and feel that she is the help I have needed for a long time.

Terrific so far.

She has helped me a lot!

Tracy has been very supportive and I look forward to speaking to her each week.

Tracy was the most amazing therapist. She helped me in so many ways. She clarified my situation, gave the best advice, and many pointers. She really loves what she does and she cares for all of her clients. It was like I've known her forever. She is very educated in her field!

Tracy is very attentive and provides me with forms and feedback to process the issues I bring to her attention!

She is perfect for me. I have a Masters in Family Therapy and she has more experience than I.

Tracy is a very thoughtful therapist. I truly feels that she listens to me.

Tracy is very understanding with helping you with any types of issues you may have, no matter if trivial or crucial. She puts in a lot of effort and support with helping you build your own journey towards completing your goals.

She responds to concerns in a timely manner and communicates what steps are next. Her questions and responses help to gain perspective on concerns, though sometimes it's just nice to talk! She's very professional and a very kind person who can ask those difficult questions to help you work toward being better. Thanks!

Tracy is great. She is very easy to communicate with and sends detailed responses hoping to guide you in the right direction. She is very insightful and supportive. She made me feel as if she understood me and how I am. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking to better themselves. thank you Tracy :)

I'm so grateful that Tracy came into my life. She has helped me navigate the choppy world of emotions and adulthood and has changed my life for the better. Her genuine care and kindness are an added bonus.

Tracy is amazing. She is very kind and will check in on you as much as possible during your counseling period. She has offered me a lot of great feedback and I was very lucky to have landed with her.

Tracy is one of the best counselors I’ve seen by far. She makes time for any chat I need or want. Tracy has helped me come along way since I have started using BetterHelp. She goes above and beyond to help her clients. I would highly recommend her and or this site to any of my colleagues.

Tracy is a fantastic counselor. She is extremely knowledgeable and always figures out new directions to come at life's issues. I never feel judged or over-diagnosed as I have with some other counselors. She has a calming presence and a great attitude.

Love her.

So, so happy I met Tracy! I was in awe at how attentive she was, and how much she cares. She sends me worksheets, not to just keep me busy, but she reads every word. They help tremendously. She asks me questions, and when she provides feedback she uses specific examples about my life because she really dives into your problems and truly pays attention. I’m so happy that I can finally be on the right track and I’m very glad that I was matched up with Tracy! So far, she’s been more than excellent! She’s given me some hope.

Tracy is a very competent counselor. Her worksheets helped me a lot.

Tracy has been amazing in helping me get through rough patches over the past few months. She's given me tools to use on a daily basis and helped me focus on the overall picture.

Tracy has been very patient with my crazy schedule. She really listens to what I'm saying and I feel like she gives me a lot of different options to deal with rhe obstacles that I face on a daily basis. It's nice to have an unbiased person to talk to.

Tracy has been incredibly helpful to me these last few weeks. She's helped me work through some issues i've had with my marriage, and I find the advice to be helpful and point me in a good direction.

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