Meet Tracy Hunt

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tracy Hunt. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Tracy, really appreciate your meeting with us today to talk about some particularly personal topics. It means a lot because so many in the community are going through circumstances where your insights and experience and lessons might help, so thank you so much in advance for sharing. The first question we have is about divorce and how you overcame divorce and didn’t allow the trauma of divorce to derail your vision for your life and career.

I don’t think of divorce as something to “overcome.” I see it as a life edit. Marriage is a deeply personal relationship, but it is also a legal contract. Regardless of how many bridesmaids or flowers are involved, you need a license to enter it and a judge to exit it. Viewing divorce through this realistic lens helped me avoid over-romanticizing the experience and instead approach it with clarity, self-respect, and forward momentum.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and the owner of a solo private practice, Turning Inward, LLC. Creating my own practice was a conscious life edit, one that allows me to work with intention, autonomy, and deep respect for the people I serve.

I specialize in supporting adults through anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and life transitions. Much of my work centers on what I call life edits: the thoughtful, sometimes necessary changes we make when something no longer fits or is serving us well. Rather than pathologizing change, I help clients approach it with clarity, self-compassion, and practical tools for moving forward.

I’m committed to providing affirming, inclusive care and proudly support the LGBTQ+ community. My practice is rooted in realism, warmth, and ethical care, with a focus on helping people feel empowered to make intentional choices and build lives that align more closely with who they are now, not who they were expected to be.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

The three qualities that matter most in my work are presence, discernment, and grounded compassion.

First, presence, the ability to sit with someone without rushing, fixing, or minimizing their experience. Many people come to therapy feeling unseen, and being fully present creates the safety needed for real change.

Second, discernment. I entered the counseling field in my mid-thirties, after exploring other professional paths, which gave me a strong sense of perspective. I’m able to help clients identify what truly fits for them and what may need to be edited in their lives, whether that’s behaviors, a role, a relationship or other.

Finally, grounded compassion. I deeply value empathy, but I pair it with practical guidance that helps clients reconnect with their strengths, purpose, and capacity to move forward. Supporting people through difficult seasons and challenges is both a privilege and the work I feel most comfortable doing.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

Two mentors were especially influential in my development. Volunteering at a grief support center for children and teens helped spark my passion for this work, and the executive director’s encouragement played a meaningful role in shaping my path. Later, my counseling internship supervisor provided thoughtful, ethical guidance that strengthened my clinical skills and confidence. I remain deeply grateful for both experiences, which helped lay the foundation for the work I do today.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.turninginwardllc.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turninginwardllc/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurningInwardLLC/
• Other: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/turning-inward-counseling-tracy-hunt-lpcc-yellow-springs-oh/349279

Image Credits

Karl Yost for headshot only.