Tracie Hitter

Tracie Hitter is the owner of Ocotillo Psychological Services. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of New Mexico with over 20 years of experience working in mental health. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Cleveland State University and her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University. She earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from New Mexico State University and worked as a faculty member there from 2013-2022. Her clinical interests include working with LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors (childhood abuse, sexual trauma, neglect, oppression-based trauma), chronic health conditions, and grief and loss. She uses an interpersonal approach in her clinical work, focusing on the relationship with the client as well as systemic factors that influence client concerns. She incorporates approaches such as mindfulness, stress management, emotion focused therapy, and narrative therapy to help clients work toward their goals. Dr. Hitter has been an active advocate for LGBTQ+ issues, including serving as a board member for PFLAG from 2014-2018.