Tracie is a psychologist who has worked for over eighteen years in several environments, including higher education, private practice, and a men’s prison. She has done therapy with couples and individuals who were struggling with substance abuse, trauma, depression, and other mental health challenges.
Drawing on her expertise in sports psychology, Tracie helped athletes maximize performance, strengthen mental toughness, and maintain psychological well-being. Through tailored interventions and psychological strategies, she empowered athletes to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential in both training and competition.
Currently, she is the Chief Police Psychologist in the Office of Behavioral Science for the Michigan State Police. In that role, she teaches at the training academy, does presentations on self-care, and helps the enlisted and civilian members process the traumatic experiences they encounter in the workplace. Most of all, she enjoys watching people journey from unhealthy functioning to overall wellness.
She has four children and has been married for thirty-four years. She enjoys reading, writing fiction, and spending time with her two Shih Tzus, Preston and Louie.
