Sara Trace, PhD

MY PRACTICE Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I am a licensed psychologist practicing in Durham, NC. I am also a Psychology Ininterjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) provider, allowing me to conduct telehealth sessions with individuals in 39 of the 50 states. I provide psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and couples presenting with a variety of problems and concerns including eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and grief. In addition, I have extensive experience working in medical settings with individuals experiencing various health conditions and/or injuries. I believe that all humans have the desire and ability to be happy and fulfilled. Towards this goal, I assist individuals in developing a deeper understanding of themselves, the relationship between their thoughts and behaviors, and in finding more effective answers to new or reoccurring problems. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental and relational. I use the latest evidenced-based techniques, which are custom tailored to each individual and include the following: • Interpersonal/Client-Focused Therapy • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) • Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT) If you are seeking psychotherapy, you've already engaged your capacity for self-care and your aspiration for greater success in work, relationships, health and self-fulfillment. It is my hope that our work together will shift habitual patterns, open new possibilities and provide you with greater fulfillment in life. I look forward to meeting you and accompanying you along your journey. ABOUT ME I received my B.S. in Neuroscience from Bates College (Lewiston, ME) and my M.S. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) with a concentration in health psychology. During my graduate career, my research and clinical practice focused on eating disorders, psychological assessment, genetic epidemiology of psychiatric illness, and obesity treatment and prevention. I completed my predoctoral clinical internship at Yale University (New Haven, CT) in the Neuropsychology/Assessment Track in the Department of Psychiatry. I completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC) in the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders in the Department of Psychiatry. My postdoctoral fellowship allowed me to build upon my substantial expertise in treating general psychopathology and conducting clinical assessments, by receiving highly specialized training in eating disorders treatment and research. I am currently a member of the American Psychological Association, the Academy of Eating Disorders, and the The American Academy of Psychotherapists. RATES AND INSURANCE Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. I am currently in-network with the Blue Cross Blue Shield NC State Health Plan. FEES Session fee for out-of-network clients is $180 for 45 minutes and $225 for 60 minutes. I am currently in-network with the BCBS State Health Plan. PAYMENT Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment. CANCELLATION POLICY If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session. CONTACT Questions? Please contact Dr. Trace for further information. Email: saratracephd@gmail.com Phone: 919-525-1738