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Tracie Morrison Salmon, LPC, PA

Rediscover the joy in your relationships, find relief from anxiety and stress, overcome depression a She feels balance is a key to happiness in life.

Tracie Morrison Salmon, LPC, LMFT, LCDC, grew up in Arlington, Texas. Graduating from Lamar High School in the top of her class in 1981, she attended Texas A&M University where she was a Pre-Med major and a Varsity Diver on the swim team. Transferring to Auburn University in Alabama on an athletic Scholarship, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Psychology, Cum Laude. Tracie Morrison Salmon, LPC, LMFT, LCDC then went on to get her Masters and graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1988 with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling. She wanted to have a balance between the psychological and the spiritual as she counseled people. After graduating she spent her time getting licensed as a Professional Counselor and specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Addiction. Tracie feels it is important to have a broad base when counseling people, but also have some areas of specialization, which is why she became Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Tracie enjoys counseling: individuals, couples, and families. She has been in private practice since 1991 and owned her own business in Arlington, Psychiatric Associates of Arlington, until 2004, when she moved her practice to Dallas to be closer to her home and children. She has worked with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers and other counselors in her practice. She is a solo practitioner who utilizes all aspects of the mental health field in her practice. Tracie has a blended family, and is the mother of a son, daughter, and two grandchildren. She enjoys cardio and strength training, reading, painting, dancing, and all water and snow sports.

07/11/2023

I have office space to lease up to 4 days per week. Let me know if you are interested and I will give you the details.

20/10/2022

Throwback of me around 1973!! The fun of play and risk as a child is so important even as an adult! We need safety, security, certainty... but we also
need adventure, play, mystery,
risk… it's what helps us feel alive, passionate, hopeful…!!!

19/09/2022

One of our rituals when flying somewhere is to play a few cards of Esther Perel’s new game, “Where Should We Begin?”
It helps us learn new things about each other we might not think to ask! Fun, endearing, informative, s*xy, creative…
Great change of pace! It sets a good mood for your vacation, or for your week. You will learn a lot about your partner!

21/03/2022

This is a 15 sec video introducing myself and my over 30 years of practicing to those looking for a therapist. Feel free to contact me with any questions! Call, text, email, or website.
www.traciesalmon.com
Psychologytoday.com/Traciesalmon

30/06/2021

MINDSET TWEAKS:
Finding out more about “Who am I?” is a common quest in my office. “I don’t even know where to start?” “Who am I?” “How do I figure this out?” “I am too afraid to try!” One of my favorite authors, Julia Kristina, loves to use the word EXPERIMENT. Here are a few mindset shifts that might help you make some progress.

1. Experiment. Goals, dreams, ideas, things you want to do or try, think of them all as experiments. People don’t want to try because they are afraid to fail. You are either going to win or you are going to learn if you try something new or put yourself out there. Failure is a neutral event, we didn’t get what we wanted or what we expected. It requires a human brain to make people feel it’s a failure. All failure is, is we didn’t get what we wanted or expected. Failure is truly about what we are going to make it mean about ourselves. It is not the uncertainty you fear it’s the result that you don’t want, that you fear. It’s what you’re going to make that result mean about you, ie. I’m not good enough, I’m not capable enough, I’m not smart enough…
2. Cleanup your thoughts about yourself! Begin to trust yourself instead of kick yourself when you’re down. Cut through the shame and self blame. Give yourself Grace. You are enough!
3. It’s not the outcome we are afraid of, it’s what we are going to make it mean about ourselves. It’s not even what you think people are going to think about you, it’s what you are going to think about you. How many things do we not do, that we stop ourselves from doing, because we are worried about what people might think. But again, it’s not about what people are going to think, it’s about what you are going to make it mean about you. People are going to have thoughts about us. It is MY job to decide what I’m going to make that mean about me. My job is not to control other people’s thoughts or words, but to get strong in believing in myself and trusting myself. I need to be able to stand firm in who I am. I need to deal with my own insecurities instead of try to control what other people think about me.

So try something new! Experiment! Stop worrying about failure and instead have fun figuring you out!!!

02/10/2020

Instead of focusing on losing weight, let’s focus on ATTAINING and GAINING: health, muscle, happiness, passion, purpose, flexibility, adaptability, tone, endurance, empathy, forgiveness, confidence...
The GAINS/GROWTH mindset far surpasses the mindset of losing and restricting! Try it!!😄💪🏻

25/08/2020

DON’T ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR FEELINGS:
Feelings are important, but they don’t always have our best interest, and there are times to ignore them.
Ex: I dont feel like getting off the couch and exercising (and then you’re mad at yourself later)
or
I feel like eating that entire bag of cookies (and then you feel worse later)

DON’T ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR FEELINGS:
Think about these things to help!!
1. What I want now vs what do I want most!
2. If I want to grow and stretch, I need to get out of my comfort zone (get out of the familiar)
3. What is in my best interest (not just what makes me feel happy or good)?
4. What Is best for us is not always what feels the best. @ Dallas, Texas

10/08/2020

We all have “triggers” in our lives and usually they are attached to events from our past that felt traumatic. A “trigger” is a disproportionate response to a given stimuli. An over-reaction when we feel threatened in some way.
It can cause us to move into fight or flight!
Here are a few things we can do to help deal with instead of over-react, or self-medicate through destructive behaviors.

WHEN YOU FEEL TRIGGERED:
Use the STORM acronym:
Stop and take a big breath

Tune into your feelings

Observe your thoughts

RE-frame your thoughts and the story you put on the event

Move into self compassion

These strategies can help you handle your intense feelings and emotions in a more positive way.

We also want to PULL THE TRIGGER on new behaviors and choices that will help free us!!

20/07/2020

SAVOR
Most people who know me know that I love to SAVOR everything.
When I eat, I love to eat a variety of foods, and I take my time choosing, preparing, smelling, and yes, SAVORING them!
When I workout, there are times that I have to get a quick workout in and I pump it out and know that I have accomplished what I wanted, and it feels good. But when I have more time, I love to really feel my body working out. I love the feel of my muscles stretching and growing and becoming more fit. I pay attention to how my skin feels, how I breathe, how my body looks. Yes, I SAVOR it all!
I am going to continue to write more about how to connect to our senses in everything we do, how to SAVOR life.

13/07/2020

Hello!
What are you doing daily to take care of yourself? Sometimes the last person we consider is ourself. We prioritize everyone and everything else and we put ourselves at the bottom of the list. But I want you to realize if you don’t take care of yourself first, then eventually you have nothing left to give! You’re depleted, your health is at risk, you’re emotionally and mentally tapped out, and many areas in your life can become unmanageable.

I work hard to prioritize myself in my life so that I have the bandwidth to give back. When I feel good about me then I am on top of my game! Life is good!! I can give back to others and feel joy and contentment.

Here are a few areas and ways that work for me. I encourage my clients to find their own passions and pursuits that nurture their souls!

MENTALLY: At least 5 days a week a listen to books and podcasts that enrich my mind and keep me feeling strong and purposeful. What works for me is to do this when I workout. It is my commitment to myself. And I kill two birds with one stone, which leads to the next area...

PHYSICALLY: I exercise at least 5 days a week. My favorite things currently are weights and running. They help me feel strong and ready to conquer my day. I also eat a healthy diet that is Liver friendly. This allows me to splurge every now and then without freaking out or being rigid or restrictive. I also try and keep to a regular sleep routine. If I don’t get 8 hours a night I don’t feel near as energized or on top of my game. I also get regular checkups by all of my doctors. Being preventative is so important to our health.

SPIRITUALLY: Prayer and meditation help me focus on quietness and what is important in life. Contemplation, silence, spending time in nature, giving back, compassion, and being non-judgmental are a few of the activities that help my own self-care.

SEXUALLY: God made us to be s*xual beings and if we do not take care of ourselves then our s*x lives can suffer. S*x is more than just the act, it is the way we feel about ourselves. Taking care of our bodies and minds so that we are happy with ourselves, so that we feel strong, so that we feel energized, have stamina, and feel s*xy are key to a great s*x life. Being purposeful about our desires, curiosity and attraction towards our partners increases our passion. And if we do not have a partner currently, just feeling good about ourselves, feeling s*xy, can keep a feeling of aliveness and energy with us daily. Exercise, healthy eating, sleep, good grooming all contribute to a healthy s*xual glow and to feeling alive!

FINANCIALLY: I live within my means. I maintain a budget. I stay out of debt. I set yearly goals. I keep a balanced work/play life.

SOCIALLY: When I feel good about me, I want to spend time with family and friends. If I don’t, I tend to isolate. My family and friends are my most precious jewels, they make me happy, fulfilled, joyful, feel cared about, and feel special.

CREATIVELY: Creativity brings passion into my life. We all need to find a passion that nourishes and excites us. For me, I have a few. I started painting acrylic on canvas in 2016 when I became an empty nester. It is my happy place. Working out is another passion of mine. I crave it and love the way it makes me feel. My entire day is better when I workout. I also love gardening and cooking (though with my kids grown and gone I don’t cook as much!). Decorating also gives me pleasure. Find something that you feel passionate about and give yourself permission to cultivate it!

19/06/2020

Such a great quote!! Let’s all get in the Arena!

02/04/2020

Grow where you’ve never grown before...like this lettuce!!
(“Go where no man has gone before” Star Trek ...) Life feels kind of twilight-ish🤪
We are in “uncertain times,” a place we have not been before in our lifetime. I am letting this be a time that I find new things out about myself, a time to introspect, to look at my life and who I am. I am spending every day alone. I am enjoying every moment. I am learning to find joy in the smallest things. I am setting daily goals and accomplishing them! I am learning to be more flexible and adaptable. I am sleeping 8-9 hours a night after prayer and meditation on my Shakti Mat. I might not ever get this uninterrupted time again and so I am making the most of it!
I am continuing to learn that I have precious family and friends, but ultimately my happiness and strength have to come from within. I have to motivate myself, I have to have the MINDSET to choose growth and joy.
I thank God daily for giving me these choices!
Whether we are quarantined alone or with family, I pray we are using this time to grow stronger. Even when we are afraid, we can gain strength from conquering it.🙏
Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. This is a STRENGTH, to recognize when we need help!!

31/03/2020

During these quarantine days I will post some pics and ideas to help us all stay healthy, and active physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Flexibility and adaptability are essential for our growth and well-being. Feel free to share your ideas and things that are working for you!!

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