Tracey Knows (She/her)

I thrive in working with clients who experience various forms of anxiety, including generalized anxiety, marked by constant worry and tension; social anxiety, where fear of judgment hinders connection; panic disorder, with overwhelming episodes of intense fear; and health anxiety, characterized by an obsessive fear of illness. I also support clients facing phobias, OCD-related anxiety, and performance anxiety, helping them find calm, balance, and emotional resilience.

I specialize in helping clients break free from codependency, especially in the context of emotionally abusive relationships. Codependency often manifests in people-pleasing behaviors, a constant need for external validation, and difficulty setting boundaries. Many struggle with emotional regulation and feel unable to manage their feelings without the support or approval of others. Together, we’ll work on building self-worth, healthy boundaries, and emotional independence for lasting change.

I love to help people improve their self-esteem and overcome negative self-talk by working with clients to recognize and challenge unhelpful beliefs that keep you feeling stuck. Together, we’ll identify patterns of negative thinking and use tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reframe those thoughts into more balanced, fair, and realistic thoughts. I’ll also support you in developing self-compassion, so you can replace your inner critic with kindness and confidence.

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) can help individuals with anxiety or people-pleasing tendencies by guiding them to explore and understand their emotions more deeply. Through EFT, you'll learn to identify the underlying feelings driving your anxiety or need for approval, such as fear or shame. By processing and transforming these emotions, EFT helps you build emotional resilience, gain confidence, and develop healthier, more authentic ways of relating to others and yourself.

Holistic therapy supports individuals with anxiety or people-pleasing tendencies by addressing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. It incorporates mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness to help you manage anxiety, while also exploring emotional patterns that fuel people-pleasing behaviors. By focusing on the whole person, holistic therapy encourages self-compassion, emotional balance, and helps you build healthier boundaries, leading to a more regulated and aligned experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supports individuals with anxiety or people-pleasing tendencies by helping them identify and challenge negative thought patterns that fuel overthinking or the desire to please others. Through CBT, you'll learn to reframe distorted thinking, such as "I must make everyone happy," and develop healthier, more balanced perspectives. This approach helps reduce anxiety, build self-confidence, and empower you to set boundaries and prioritize your own needs.