Tracy Flug, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW specializing in grief and trauma
- Adults and seniors
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and client-centered
About Tracy Flug
Tracy Flug is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 23 years of experience focused on health-related concerns across the adult and senior lifespan. She works collaboratively with clients to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD, and the many challenges that follow significant life changes. Her additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, end-of-life concerns, and other complex situations such as domestic violence, first responder stress, and chronic pain.
As an LCSW - a professional license to provide clinical social work services - Tracy draws on an array of therapeutic tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), grief therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, tailoring interventions to the needs and goals of each client. She favors a strengths-based, client-centered stance that prioritizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere, clear communication, and professional integrity. Tracy emphasizes teamwork in therapy, helping clients build on existing resources while developing practical coping strategies for both immediate concerns and longer-term healing.
Prospective clients who feel that their needs align with her expertise are invited to reach out to explore whether they might be a good fit for her practice.
As an LCSW - a professional license to provide clinical social work services - Tracy draws on an array of therapeutic tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), grief therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, tailoring interventions to the needs and goals of each client. She favors a strengths-based, client-centered stance that prioritizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere, clear communication, and professional integrity. Tracy emphasizes teamwork in therapy, helping clients build on existing resources while developing practical coping strategies for both immediate concerns and longer-term healing.
Prospective clients who feel that their needs align with her expertise are invited to reach out to explore whether they might be a good fit for her practice.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tracy Flug have?
Tracy Flug has 23 years of professional experience.
Is Tracy Flug a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are CA LCSW 24403.
In which languages does Tracy Flug provide therapy?
Tracy Flug provides therapy in English.
Where is Tracy Flug located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Tracy Flug as my therapist?
You can work with Tracy Flug through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tracy Flug work with international clients?
Tracy Flug does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tracy Flug cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with a Licensed Clinician
Tracy Flug incorporates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different client needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current feelings and behaviors - it can be helpful for clients working through attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a supportive environment where clients explore their values, build self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tracy Flug works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy remains responsive to changing needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and shorter interactions can take place through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier for clients to fit consistent care into busy or complex lives and to maintain continuity of treatment when in-person visits are difficult.