Heidi Tracey

Whether you are going through a life transition yourself, struggling emotionally, facing an impending loss, or a circumstance that makes you feel like you have no control over your life, it can be difficult to try to keep moving forward. We can work together to identify steps you feel will help you to re-harness control in your life. It’s amazing how much impact even small, incremental changes can make. We identify these targets starting our first session. My goal is to empower you. We can process situations, work to understand patterns and create a plan to deal with life's stressors.

I utilize an active, client-centered, approach to help my clients focus on the areas that are impacting their lives. I believe in forming genuine connections and an alliance with clients to create a safe and supportive space to process their concerns and to problem-solve. I also enjoy sprinkling in psychoeducation and some humor, as appropriate. In your first session, we can identify what brought you to therapy. I use an integrative approach to help clients to explore ways to meet their goals. I enjoy engaging clients in social problem-solving and assisting them in developing "change talk" to help identify healthy ways to deal with difficult situations.

Professional Experience

I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor at Southern Maryland Mental Health under supervision of Rebecca Bickel LC1967, as well as a school psychologist. I am a graduate of Salisbury University with a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Communication Arts, I went on to pursue a Master’s Degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology from Towson University. I additionally hold a Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy but also use an integrative approach as well. I have worked for public school systems in southern and central Maryland for 18 + years as a school psychologist and have accumulated extensive experience working with teens, young adults and families. I am excited to be able to support the same clientele as a part of Southern Maryland Mental Health!

Let’s make a plan together! If you are ready to take the first step, I am here and ready to help you. 

If you would like to schedule with Heidi, please click contact the office manager Angela at officemanager@somdmentalhealth.com or call 443-218-3359.

Contact Heidi directly at htracey@somdmentalhealth.com

Heidi's Reading List

MWF seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend by Rachel Bertsche. An easy read, a story of searching for belonging

The Apology Project: A Novel by Jeanette Escudero (Content warning for misogyny). Described as a somewhat romantic comedy.

SORRY I’M LATE, I didn’t want to come: One Introvert’s Year of Saying Yes by Jessica Pan (Content warnings for drug use, eating disorder, medical content and mental health struggles)

It’s Not About You: A Brief Guide to a Meaningful Life by Tom Rath (Content warning for medical issues and mortality). Short and digestible memoir.

True Biz: A Novel by Sara Novic (Content warning for drug use, medical trauma, car accident, dementia, and segregation). This fictional story provides insight into the experiences encountered by the Deaf Community.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Content warning for mental health struggles and themes of suicide at times, while searching for the journey to find where we fit).

The Dream Job by Kiersten Modglin (Content warning for cancer, mortality and missing person). Psychological thriller, quick read.

Things We Never Said by Nick Alexander (Content warning for loss of a loved one and unfaithfulness). Easy read for such a heavy topic.