Hi! I’m Stacy Braiuca, a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LSCSW) and certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, and Mental Emotional Release®. With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, break through limiting beliefs, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to grow, I’m here to guide you on a transformative journey to reconnect with your inner strength and step into your fullest potential.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we’ll start by getting to know each other in a comfortable, relaxed environment. I’ll invite you to share a bit about what’s bringing you to therapy, the challenges you’re facing, and your goals for our work together. This is a time for you to express what’s on your mind and for me to listen and understand your unique needs. From there, we’ll begin creating a plan tailored to you, incorporating the tools and techniques that will best support your growth and healing. This first session is all about building trust and setting the foundation for our journey together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
What makes my approach unique is the combination of over 30 years of clinical experience and a deeply personalized, holistic approach to growth and healing. I blend evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with transformative tools such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis, and Mental Emotional Release® (MER®). My ability to adapt to each client’s unique needs—while drawing from a rich toolbox of methods—allows me to address challenges from multiple angles. One of my greatest strengths is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I excel at identifying the root causes of challenges, helping you uncover patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. Together, we’ll craft a tailored plan that fosters meaningful, measurable progress, helping you reconnect with your inner strength and achieve the transformation you’re looking for.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with individuals who are driven to create change in their lives but feel stuck, uncertain, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt. My clients are often high-achieving professionals, caregivers, or creative thinkers who give so much to others but struggle to prioritize their own well-being. They’re eager to uncover their potential, break free from limiting beliefs, and find a sense of balance and purpose. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, or a desire for deeper self-discovery, I’m here to help you reconnect with your inner strength and create a life that truly aligns with who you are.
About Stacy Braiuca
Stacy Braiuca offers therapy covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid and UCare - Medicaid in Minnesota.
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
In my practice, I draw deeply on my expertise as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner, blending it with other transformative techniques like Hypnosis and Mental Emotional Release® (MER®). With over 30 years as a clinical therapist, I’ve witnessed the incredible power of these methods to unlock personal growth, and I integrate them into everything I do. ### How I Use NLP in My Work: 1. **Understanding Patterns**: I help my clients uncover the unconscious patterns that influence their behaviors and decisions. Through NLP techniques, I guide them to reframe their thinking and create new, empowering habits that align with their goals and desires. 2. **Facilitating Self-Discovery**: NLP plays a key role in helping clients navigate their own inner worlds. In my Enchanted Treehouse and Garden Labyrinth, I use creative metaphors and imagery to make this journey accessible and engaging, helping people connect with their inner selves in a meaningful way. 3. **Transforming Limiting Beliefs**: I love using NLP to help my clients break through limiting beliefs. By working together to challenge and reframe these beliefs, we turn obstacles into stepping stones for growth. It’s magical to watch someone realize they’re capable of so much more than they thought. 4. **Improving Communication**: Effective communication is a cornerstone of personal and professional success, and NLP is a powerful tool to enhance it. I work with my clients to improve how they communicate with others—and just as importantly, how they communicate with themselves. 5. **Integrating into Daily Self-Care**: I weave NLP techniques into the self-care practices I teach, from grounding exercises to cognitive reframing. It’s part of my philosophy that self-care should be practical, transformative, and sustainable. Whether it’s a quick mental shift or a deeper exploration, I want my clients to feel equipped to take care of themselves emotionally and mentally. For me, NLP is more than just a tool; it’s a way to empower people to navigate their challenges and rediscover their inner strength. Seeing my clients transform their lives is the reason I’m so passionate about this work.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis has been one of the most powerful tools in my practice, and my experience with it spans many years of helping clients achieve profound change. As a Certified Master Practitioner in Hypnosis, I’ve seen how this technique can bypass conscious barriers, allowing people to tap into their subconscious minds where true transformation happens. ### How I Use Hypnosis in My Work: 1. **Facilitating Deep Relaxation and Focus**: When I guide someone into a hypnotic state, it creates a space where they can let go of external distractions and connect with their inner world. It’s in this state of deep relaxation and heightened focus that real change begins. Clients often describe it as feeling deeply at peace and open to new possibilities. 2. **Accessing the Subconscious Mind**: Hypnosis is incredibly effective for working with the subconscious mind. I use it to help clients uncover the root causes of challenges—whether it’s a limiting belief, unresolved emotion, or a behavioral pattern they want to change. Together, we gently reframe those thoughts or experiences in a way that supports healing and growth. 3. **Breaking Habits and Patterns**: Hypnosis is particularly powerful for helping clients break free from habits that no longer serve them. Whether it’s overcoming anxiety, releasing fears, or breaking through procrastination, I use hypnotic techniques to help them align their subconscious mind with their goals. 4. **Building Confidence and Resilience**: I often use hypnosis to help my clients build confidence and inner strength. By planting positive suggestions and reinforcing empowering beliefs, hypnosis helps them step into their best selves. It’s incredibly rewarding to see someone leave a session feeling lighter and more capable. 5. **Integrating Hypnosis into Holistic Care**: I love integrating hypnosis into the holistic approach I bring to my practice. Whether it’s part of a session focused on self-care or woven into the journey through the Enchanted Treehouse, hypnosis complements other modalities like NLP and Mental Emotional Release®. It allows clients to explore their inner world in a safe, transformative way. For me, hypnosis is more than just a tool; it’s a doorway to the subconscious mind—a place where profound healing and change can occur. Watching my clients emerge from sessions with new clarity, strength, and hope is what makes this work so meaningful to me. It’s an honor to help them access their inner wisdom and transform their lives.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) has been a cornerstone of my practice for years. As a collaborative and empowering approach, it aligns perfectly with my philosophy of guiding clients through their own self-discovery and growth. I’ve found MI to be especially effective for helping people navigate ambivalence and move toward meaningful, lasting change. ### How I Use Motivational Interviewing in My Work: 1. **Creating a Safe, Nonjudgmental Space**: One of the most important aspects of MI is building trust and rapport. I work hard to create a space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and goals without fear of judgment. It’s in this open and accepting environment that they can start to uncover what really matters to them. 2. **Exploring Ambivalence**: Many clients come to me feeling stuck or unsure about their next steps. Through MI, I guide them in exploring their ambivalence—the "push and pull" between staying the same and making a change. Together, we unpack these conflicting feelings, allowing them to clarify their values and priorities. 3. **Fostering Intrinsic Motivation**: I believe real, sustainable change comes from within. Using MI techniques, I help clients connect with their intrinsic motivation—the "why" behind their goals. By focusing on their strengths and what they truly care about, we create a strong foundation for action. 4. **Empowering Clients to Find Their Own Solutions**: MI isn’t about giving advice or prescribing solutions; it’s about empowering clients to discover their own answers. I ask thoughtful, open-ended questions that encourage reflection and insight, helping them identify their own path forward. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch someone step into their power and take ownership of their journey. 5. **Integrating MI with Other Modalities**: I love combining MI with other techniques like NLP, Hypnosis, and Mental Emotional Release®. In the context of my Enchanted Treehouse and Garden Labyrinth, MI helps clients uncover the "why" behind their challenges and their dreams, setting the stage for deeper work with these other transformative tools. Motivational Interviewing is such a natural fit for the work I do because it’s all about honoring where clients are while helping them move toward where they want to be. Watching someone shift from feeling stuck to feeling inspired and empowered is one of the most fulfilling parts of my practice. It’s a privilege to walk alongside them as they discover their own strength and take meaningful steps forward.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been a cornerstone of my practice for years. Its evidence-based framework provides a structured, practical approach to understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I’ve seen how transformative it can be for clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, and I love blending its principles into my holistic approach. ### How I Use CBT in My Work: 1. **Teaching Clients to Identify Negative Thought Patterns**: One of the first steps in using CBT is helping clients become aware of their automatic thoughts. I guide them to recognize how these thoughts influence their emotions and behaviors, empowering them to break free from unhelpful cycles. 2. **Challenging and Reframing Thoughts**: I work with clients to challenge distorted or limiting beliefs and replace them with more balanced, constructive ones. This process is incredibly empowering, as it helps them regain a sense of control over their emotions and decisions. 3. **Developing Practical Coping Skills**: CBT is all about practical tools. Whether it’s learning how to use thought records, practicing mindfulness, or using cognitive restructuring techniques, I help clients build a toolkit they can rely on in challenging moments. 4. **Connecting Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors**: I guide clients to explore how their thinking impacts their feelings and actions. By understanding these connections, they can identify patterns that no longer serve them and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges. 5. **Integrating CBT with Other Modalities**: I love weaving CBT into the broader work I do, alongside approaches like NLP, Hypnosis, and Motivational Interviewing. In the context of my Enchanted Treehouse and Garden Labyrinth, CBT serves as a grounding technique, giving clients practical steps to navigate the symbolic challenges they encounter. 6. **Fostering Empowerment and Growth**: For me, CBT is about more than just managing symptoms—it’s about helping clients feel empowered to create lasting change. Whether it’s overcoming anxiety, managing stress, or building confidence, I use CBT to help clients see their potential and take steps toward their goals. I’ve found that CBT works beautifully in my practice because it’s flexible, practical, and effective. Watching my clients shift their perspectives, develop new coping strategies, and step into a more empowered version of themselves is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. It’s incredible to see how changing a thought can truly change a life.
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy has always been at the heart of my approach. With a foundation built on years of training and experience in multiple therapeutic modalities, I tailor my work to the unique needs of each client. I believe that no single approach fits everyone, and by drawing from a variety of methods, I can create a truly personalized and transformative experience. ### How I Use Eclectic Therapy in My Practice: 1. **Combining the Best of Multiple Modalities**: Over the years, I’ve trained in a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis, Motivational Interviewing, and Mental Emotional Release® (MER®). Eclectic therapy allows me to draw from all of these tools to find what works best for each individual. It’s like having a rich toolbox where I can select the right tool for the job. 2. **Tailoring the Approach to Each Client**: Every client is unique, and their treatment should reflect that. I take the time to understand their specific challenges, strengths, and goals. From there, I craft an approach that weaves together different techniques to meet them where they are and guide them toward where they want to be. 3. **Adapting in the Moment**: Flexibility is a big part of eclectic therapy. In sessions, I stay attuned to the client’s needs and adjust my approach as we go. Whether that means integrating mindfulness techniques, grounding exercises, or deep reframing work, I follow the client’s lead while gently guiding the process. 4. **Using Creativity to Foster Transformation**: Eclectic therapy also allows me to bring creativity into my practice. For example, in the magical context of my Enchanted Treehouse and Garden Labyrinth, I use storytelling, visualization, and symbolic exercises to help clients explore their inner world. This approach helps make the journey of self-discovery both engaging and deeply impactful. 5. **Empowering Clients with a Holistic Approach**: By combining multiple modalities, I address not just the symptoms but the whole person—their mind, emotions, and spirit. Whether it’s through practical CBT strategies, subconscious work with hypnosis, or reframing with NLP, I aim to provide clients with a comprehensive set of tools to navigate life’s challenges. 6. **Encouraging Growth and Self-Discovery**: My eclectic approach is all about helping clients uncover their inner strength and wisdom. By blending techniques, I can create an experience that feels supportive, empowering, and uniquely suited to their journey. For me, eclectic therapy is a way to honor the individuality of each person I work with. It’s about meeting them where they are, providing the tools they need, and walking alongside them as they discover their path to healing and growth. Every client’s journey is different, and I feel privileged to help them navigate it in a way that feels both effective and meaningful.