LPC, 1 years of experience
New to Grow
My name is Stacy, and I am a licensed professional counselor who shows up as a real human first. My goal is to create a space where you can exhale and talk honestly about what you are carrying. Life gets heavy. Sometimes it feels like you are trying to make sense of things that no one ever taught you how to handle. Therapy with me is not about perfection. It is about understanding yourself, gaining clarity, and feeling supported instead of judged. I use trauma informed and attachment based approaches because our past shapes how we see ourselves and how we move through relationships. I pay attention to the mind and the body, and I help you notice what is really happening beneath the surface. We move at your pace, and we figure out what works for you. I value calm, conversation, and helping you build skills that actually make sense in real life. People often tell me that therapy with me feels comfortable and genuine. I am honest, grounded, and willing to challenge you in a way that still feels safe. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, ADHD, or self worth issues, I am here to help you make sense of your story and move toward a steadier and more confident version of yourself.
Our first session is all about getting to know you and understanding what brings you in. You do not need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you want to work on. Many people come in feeling unsure, overwhelmed, nervous, or even a little skeptical. That is completely normal. My job in the first session is to help you feel grounded and supported while we take things one step at a time. We will start with a conversation about what life looks like for you right now. I will ask gentle questions about your history, your relationships, your stress, and the things that have shaped you. You can share as much or as little as you feel ready to. This is a place where you set the pace. You are not expected to tell your whole life story in one session. I will also ask what you hope to get out of therapy, even if your honest answer is “I don’t know yet.” Together, we will talk about the patterns you have noticed, the emotions that feel the heaviest, and the goals you want to move toward. I will explain how I work, what my trauma informed and attachment focused approach looks like, and how we will build a foundation before diving into the deeper work. You can expect the first session to feel calm, steady, and conversational. I listen closely, and I will check in often to make sure you feel safe and comfortable. There is no pressure to be perfect. There is no judgment. It is simply a space where you get to be yourself, maybe for the first time in a long while. By the end of our first session, my hope is that you feel heard, understood, and a little less alone. We will leave with a plan for the next steps and a sense of where we can go together. My goal is to create a space that feels supportive enough for you to explore the hard things and strong enough for you to grow in ways that matter to you.
My biggest strengths as a therapist come from how I show up with people. I am steady, calm, and grounded, and I create a space where you can be honest without feeling judged or rushed. Clients often tell me they feel understood in a way they have not experienced before, and that therapy with me feels safe, consistent, and real. I work from a trauma informed and attachment based approach. I pay attention to your history, your relationships, and the messages you learned about yourself that still show up today. I help you understand why certain emotions feel so strong, why certain patterns repeat, and how your nervous system reacts when life feels overwhelming. I teach skills that help you slow down, regulate, and respond instead of getting stuck in the same cycles. One of my strengths is making complicated emotional experiences easier to understand. I translate big concepts into things that make sense in everyday life. I work well with clients who struggle with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, and feeling “not enough.” I help you connect the dots between your past and present, and I support you in building healthier boundaries, stronger self worth, and clearer emotional insight. I am honest and compassionate. I will support you, but I will also challenge you when it helps you grow. I pay attention to your pace and your comfort, and I check in often to make sure the work feels safe and manageable. My goal is not to fix you, but to help you understand yourself in a deeper way and build the tools you need to feel more grounded and confident in your life. My greatest strength is that I show up fully with you. You do not have to do this alone. We walk through it together, one step at a time.
I work best with people who are trying to make sense of their emotions, their relationships, and the patterns that keep showing up in their lives. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self doubt, or the pressure to hold everything together for everyone else. They are often the people who look “fine” on the outside but feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of who they really are underneath all the expectations placed on them. I am especially drawn to clients who grew up feeling responsible for other people’s emotions or who were taught to stay small, quiet, or agreeable. These are the individuals who struggle with boundaries, guilt, or believing they deserve the same care they give to others. I work well with clients who want a therapist who is calm, honest, compassionate, and not afraid to ask thoughtful questions that help them move forward. My ideal clients are not expected to show up perfectly. They might be nervous, unsure, or even a little skeptical about therapy. They may not know where to start, and that is completely okay. What matters most is that they want to understand themselves better and are open to exploring the patterns that are affecting their wellbeing. I enjoy working with clients who are navigating trauma, attachment wounds, ADHD, relationship struggles, identity questions, and life transitions. I also work well with people who are learning to trust themselves again after years of feeling dismissed or misunderstood. My ideal clients want a space where they can slow down, learn how their nervous system works, and build emotional resilience that lasts beyond the therapy room. If you are someone who wants support without judgment, someone who is ready to be honest even when it feels uncomfortable, and someone who is open to growing at a pace that feels safe, then we will be a good fit. I am here to walk with you as you learn, heal, and step into a more grounded and confident version of yourself.
I use a trauma-informed approach that meets clients where they are, helps them feel safe in their bodies, and supports them in understanding how their history affects their present. I focus on regulation, insight, and restoring a sense of control.
I use an attachment-based approach to help clients understand how early relationships shape their current patterns, needs, and emotional responses. I focus on building safety, trust, and healthier ways of connecting with others and themselves.
I use ACT to help clients accept their internal experiences and move toward choices that reflect their values. We work on mindfulness skills and building a life that feels purposeful.
I am trained in EMDR and use it when clients are ready and the timing is appropriate. My focus is on building safety, developing resources, and helping clients process experiences at a pace that feels manageable. I integrate EMDR in a gradual way, starting with resource-building and nervous system stabilization. I use it as one of several tools to help clients work through trauma safely and at their own pace.
I use mindfulness-based techniques to help clients slow down, notice their emotions, and reconnect with their bodies. We focus on grounding, breathing, and building awareness that supports emotional regulation.