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Tracy Nelson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

24 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Tracy

I take a person-centered approach to therapy, and am warm, interactive, and engaged. As a practicing therapist for 20 years, I have never stopped admiring the courage and strength it takes to seek help, become aware, and illicit change. I like to meet people where they are, identify treatment goals, and help people succeed in making the changes necessary to feel confident, fulfilled, and at peace. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgement space so people feel comfortable opening up and seeking help. I utilize many different therapeutic approaches based on what works best for the person seeking therapy and believe therapy works best when the individual is engaged in their own treatment and progress.

I take a person-centered approach to therapy, and am warm, interactive, and engaged.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Instructive
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love the beach. I am very family oriented, so I love spending time with my family. I enjoy traveling and love a great conversation and building relationships. I like to read and enjoy some downtime.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#40429 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, California State University Sacramento MS - Counselor Education, Emphasis on Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, California State University Sacramento

Tracy Nelson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #40429 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Tracy Nelson accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Aetna, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Tracy Nelson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Tracy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Tracy’s California license number is 40429, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Tracy Nelson has been practicing therapy for 24 years. Tracy’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University Sacramento; MS - Counselor Education, Emphasis on Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, California State University Sacramento. Over that time, Tracy has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Tracy is part of that group.

Tracy Nelson works with Parents and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Tracy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Tracy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Tracy Nelson draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Tracy’s style is authentic, casual, instructive, open-minded, and warm. In Tracy’s words: “I take a person-centered approach to therapy, and am warm, interactive, and engaged.”

Tracy Nelson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Tracy identifies as White.

Tracy Nelson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Tracy is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Tracy Nelson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Tracy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Tracy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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