Dr. Tracy Riley is a licensed clinical social worker, forensic evaluator, and hypnotherapist dedicated to helping individuals, families, and professionals overcome life’s most complex challenges. As the founder of Tracy Riley Counseling & Hypnosis in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Riley blends compassion, humor, and evidence-based practice to create a space for growth, healing, and empowerment.
With over two decades of clinical and forensic experience, Dr. Riley has become a trusted expert in high-conflict divorce cases, parenting coordination, social investigations, and therapeutic interventions. Her approach integrates psychology, hypnosis, and systems theory—offering clients practical tools to transform stress, anxiety, and self-doubt into clarity and confidence.
A passionate educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Riley leads workshops such as “Drink with Your Shrink,” and “Write Now,” empowering others to live intentionally and authentically. She is also the author of several books and workbooks on mental health, leadership, and self-development, including Protecting Innocence, Mastering Mental Health, and Navigating the Storm.
Dr. Riley’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: healing doesn’t have to be hard—it just has to be honest. Whether through therapy, writing, or speaking engagements, she continues to inspire others to confront challenges with courage and live with purpose, resilience, and joy.
Based in Jacksonville, FL | Available for in-person and virtual sessions
www.tracyriley.com
- Graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- Graduate of Florida State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Graduate of California Southern University with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Florida since 2009
- Special Certification in Death and Grief studies from Center for Loss and Life Transition
- Rapid Resolution Certified Therapist
- Hypnotherapist
- Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in New York since 2020
- Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey since 2024
- Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Delaware since 2024