Stacy Leet
Stacy Leet
(she/her)
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience helping people heal from trauma, navigate life transitions, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways. Originally from Maine, my journey has taken me across the US, different countries, and through many different communities, including serving in the U.S. Air Force. These experiences continue to shape my approach—bringing structure, adaptability, and a deep respect for each person’s story. My clinical background includes extensive work with military members, veterans, first responders, and women facing anxiety, self-worth challenges, and complex relational or identity struggles. I understand what it means to carry invisible weight—and how important it is to have a safe space to unpack it. I specialize in trauma-informed care, using EMDR, somatic therapy, and attachment-based approaches to support deep, lasting healing. I take a bottom-up perspective, helping clients explore how the body holds on to difficult experiences and gently work through what’s been stuck. I also integrate CBT and Emotion-Focused Therapy to support insight, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. Clients often describe me as grounding, warm, and collaborative—with just the right amount of directness. I believe healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but about reconnecting with your own inner strength, clarity, and capacity to grow. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck, you’re not alone. I’ll meet you where you are, and together we’ll move toward clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of self.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. Many people come in feeling unsure or overwhelmed—that’s completely normal. We’ll start by reviewing the basics, like confidentiality, boundaries, and what you can expect from therapy with me. I’ll ask some questions to understand what’s bringing you in, what you’re hoping to work on, and what life has felt like for you recently. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as you feel ready for—there’s no pressure to go into anything deeply right away. I may ask about your history, current stressors, or patterns you’ve noticed, but we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable for you. If you're not sure where to start, that's okay. It's my job to help guide the process and create a space where you feel safe and supported. This first session is also a time for you to get a feel for how I work and to see if it feels like a good fit. You’re welcome to ask questions or bring up any concerns. Therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative and safe, and that starts with a strong therapeutic relationship. By the end of the session, we’ll talk about next steps and begin to shape a plan that’s tailored to your goals and needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is creating a space where people feel safe, seen, and supported—especially when navigating painful or overwhelming emotions. I’m relational and warm, but also direct when it’s needed. Clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to gently name what’s hard to see and guide them with honesty and clarity. My approach is trauma-informed and tailored to each person, drawing from EMDR, somatic therapy, CBT, and attachment-based work. I hold both structure and softness—helping you access the deeper patterns that keep you stuck, while supporting real, lasting change. With over a decade of experience and a U.S. Air Force veteran, I bring insight into high-responsibility roles and the invisible burdens they often carry. I work well with people who are used to staying strong for others and are now ready to create space for themselves.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. The client that I work best with is someone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply tired of carrying so much alone. You may not have the words for what you're feeling—just a sense that something isn't working and you're ready for change. Maybe you've lived through trauma or chronic stress. You've pushed forward, but the weight still shows up—in your body, your relationships, or how you see yourself. You might feel anxious, disconnected, on edge, or constantly second-guessing. Holding it all together has become exhausting. I work especially well with people used to showing up for everyone else—military members, veterans, first responders, caregivers, and high-functioning women—who are now ready to show up for themselves. You're strong and capable, but wondering if there's more than just surviving. You don’t need to know exactly what you need from therapy—that’s part of the work. What matters is your openness to explore, grow, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we slow down and tune in—processing trauma with EMDR, using somatic therapy to access the body’s wisdom, exploring attachment patterns, or working with your thoughts through CBT. We also make space for emotions you've been avoiding or carrying too long. You're not defined by a diagnosis—you’re someone ready to start healing, even if it's one small step at a time. You value honesty, collaboration, and a therapist who brings warmth, structure, and intention.
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EMDR
I've been trained in EMDR since 2018 and use it to help clients process and heal from trauma and distressing experiences. Most of my experience is with military members, veterans, first responders, and young women working through anxiety, trauma, and self-worth challenges. EMDR helps the brain reprocess stuck memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. We use bilateral stimulation—like eye movements or tapping—to support this process. You don’t have to go into detail about the trauma, and many clients feel relief and more control after just a few sessions. My goal is to help you feel safer, stronger, and more connected to the present.
Somatic
In our work together, I use Somatic therapies which is a bottom-up approach. We focus on what your body is telling us—your physical sensations, tension, or discomfort—not just your thoughts. Sometimes past experiences get "stuck" in the body as patterns of tightness, restlessness, or even numbness. Somatic therapy helps you tune into those sensations and safely explore them, allowing your body to process and release what it’s been holding. We go at your pace, using grounding, breath work, movement, and mindfulness to help you feel more connected, regulated, and empowered in your body and daily life.
Attachment-based
In therapy, I use an attachment-based approach to help you understand how early relationships may be impacting your current sense of safety, connection, and self-worth. Many of the clients I work with—especially women and those with trauma histories—carry patterns shaped by past experiences where their emotional needs weren’t fully met. Together, we explore these patterns gently and intentionally, working to create a secure therapeutic relationship where healing can happen. The goal is to strengthen your ability to trust, set boundaries, and feel more confident and connected in relationships—with others and with yourself.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps you notice the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When we’re stuck in negative thinking—like “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never get better”—it can shape how we feel and act in ways that keep us stuck. In our work, we’ll identify these unhelpful thought patterns and practice shifting them toward more realistic, supportive ones. I’ll help you build tools to manage anxiety, challenge self-doubt, and take action that aligns with your goals. It’s a practical, structured approach that can bring real change in how you feel and function day to day.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
In Emotion-Focused Therapy, we focus on helping you better understand, express, and work through your emotions—especially the ones that feel overwhelming or hard to access. Many people learn to avoid or shut down emotions to cope, but over time that can lead to feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected. EFT helps us slow down and tune into what you’re really feeling underneath the surface, so we can process those emotions in a safe, supportive way. This approach is especially helpful for healing from trauma, improving self-compassion, and creating more authentic relationships.