Tracie Pape

Tracie Pape LCSW has a diverse work experience, starting from their current position as the Principal Family Therapist at Compass Health Center since June 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Family Therapist at the same organization from January 2022 to June 2023, and as a Trauma Program Therapist from December 2019 to December 2021.

Tracie also has experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice since August 2012. Tracie has worked at the University of Chicago as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from June 2018 to December 2019 and at Loyola University Chicago as a Social Worker from January 2015 to May 2018.

Earlier in their career, Tracie worked as a Therapist at The Center for Grief Recovery from January 2010 to November 2012, where they provided psychotherapy and used self-psychology approaches to help clients navigate through significant losses or trauma. Tracie also worked as a Therapist at the Center for Contextual Change from January 2000 to December 2005.

Additionally, Tracie has experience as a Child Welfare Specialist at Catholic Charities from January 1996 to January 2000, as a Regional Coordinator at Population Services International from January 1994 to February 1995, and as a Peace Corps Volunteer from August 1991 to December 1994.

Tracie Pape earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a focus on Hesburgh Studies of Public Service from the University of Notre Dame from 1987 to 1991. Tracie then went on to pursue a Masters of Social Service Administration with a clinical concentration from the University of Chicago, which they completed from 1999 to 2001.