Traci Klasing , LPC, LCMHC

Traci Klasing is a licensed counselor with 18 years of experience in psychology and related educational roles. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kansas, and she is credentialed as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Traci combines clinical training with extensive career services experience, having served as Director, Assistant Director, and Internship Coordinator at a university Career Development Center for nine years, where she supported students and alumni through job searches, internships, and early career placement.

Her clinical background includes providing in-home psychotherapy to families and administering neuropsychological assessments, and she has served as a licensure supervisor in Missouri, mentoring other counselors as they developed their practices. Traci has also taught psychology coursework both online and face-to-face, which informs her clear, theory-informed approach to counseling and her comfort working in virtual formats.

Traci works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and blended family issues, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, career transitions, caregiver stress, grief, and ADHD. She emphasizes a collaborative working relationship, partnering with clients to set goals and build practical strategies that strengthen well-being and everyday functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist listens closely and helps the client explore their own goals and values. This approach supports issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and transitions by empowering the person to find personally meaningful solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving coping during life changes.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps clients resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. It is particularly useful for readiness to change in areas like career decisions, caregiving adjustments, or behavior shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Traci works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors interventions so the chosen methods fit the client’s situation and pace.

Online therapy with a licensed professional allows flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, accommodate caregiving responsibilities or mobility limits, and maintain continuity of support when life circumstances change.