- 34 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- English sessions
About Stacy
Her approach is warm and direct. She listens without judgment and helps people find the answers that already live inside them. Conversations can include gentle humor when appropriate and are guided by what each person needs in that moment.
Stacy’s background includes crisis stabilization in hospital settings and longer term work in community mental health programs. That range has shaped a flexible style that fits emergency needs and ongoing recovery. She is comfortable addressing mood disorders, substance use concerns, anger, intimacy issues, and parenting challenges.
In practical terms, Stacy blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on usable strategies and clearer thinking. The plan is built around each person’s goals and strengths.
People who meet with Stacy can expect consistent communication during the week and an emphasis on respect and compassion in therapy. She works from Tennessee and conducts sessions in English. To get started, visitors follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How these approaches are used in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach is useful for exploring stress, relationships, and life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for regulating emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can be helpful for anger, intense moods, and relationship patterns that feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and personal preferences. They review what’s working and adjust the plan together as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask which session options are currently offered and choose what fits your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving demands.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Stacy help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, trauma, addiction, and changes like divorce or career transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and nonjudgmental. Conversations focus on practical steps, strengths, and the client’s own insights.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 34 years of clinical experience spanning hospital crisis work and longer term community mental health care.
Where is Stacy licensed and based?
She practices in Tennessee and holds the LCSW credential listed as TN LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.