In-Person in Gaithersburg, MD
Online in
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Dr. Tracy Singer is a licensed psychologist who has extensive experience working with college-aged students and adults. Dr. Singer brings an integrative approach to therapy and works to help individuals improve mental health, increase insight, and work through personal and relational challenges in supportive ways using evidence-based practices. She integrates adaptive strategies that are tailored to each client.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Jewish, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: Dr. Singer provides individual therapy to adults of all ages from young adults through older adults. She integrates skills and insight in order to help people explore the underlying causes of distress, increase awareness into patterns, and learn strategies that can help to alleviate or navigate distress. She also aims to help people increase their sense of inner strength, enhance self-compassion, and improve quality of life.
Education & Credentials
Tracy Singer PsyD
- Female
- License # PSY1001301, 06614
- Licensed in DC, MD
- PSYPACT Mobility # 9539
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: Psy.D. and M.S. (Doctorate and Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology) from Loyola University of Maryland, BA (Bachelors of Arts in Psychology) from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $225
- Out of Network
Tracy Singer Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Gaithersburg, MD
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: teletherapy through a video platform
Sessions are 45-50 minutes and typically occur on a weekly or biweekly basis.