Therapist in South Portland, Maine Tracy Souza, Therapist

Tracy Souza is dedicated to helping individuals and couples throughout Maine overcome a wide range of mental health challenges. She provides therapy for adults and seniors, utilizing her compassionate and client-centered approach to help clients manage PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Tracy is especially passionate about supporting first responders, military personnel, veterans, and police officers, bringing 13 years of experience working with these populations. She understands the unique pressures of military culture and first responder roles, offering trauma-informed care with certified CPT trauma work, which includes specialized sensory strategies to help clients stay grounded during difficult moments. In addition to trauma care, Tracy is highly skilled in couples therapy and relationship issues. She takes a collaborative approach with her clients, recognizing their strengths even when they can’t see them themselves. Tracy works closely with individuals facing anxiety, intimacy challenges, and substance use disorders, striving to foster resilience and emotional growth. She also addresses a variety of other concerns such as later life transitions and grief, helping clients navigate complex emotions during difficult times. Outside of her clinical work, Tracy enjoys the outdoors, kayaking, hiking, and exploring Maine’s scenic trails. She also loves baking, working with clay, and creating art from found objects. As a true Mainer, Tracy values kindness and community, carrying those principles into her therapeutic practice to ensure her clients feel supported and respected. Tracy practices at LifeStance Health and serves clients across Maine, offering compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs.