Stacey Salce
You’re successful, capable, and used to holding it all together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or running on empty. You’re ready to stop surviving on autopilot and start feeling balanced, grounded, and in control again.
My background in substance abuse counseling has sharpened my ability to meet people where they are, while helping them move toward meaningful, lasting change.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I help high performers manage anxiety, prevent burnout, and break patterns that leave them feeling stuck. Together, we’ll identify what’s not working and develop practical strategies to help you feel more confident, emotionally balanced, and present in your life and relationships. My approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on you as a whole person. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help you understand your thoughts, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, or overwhelm, therapy can help you move forward. We’ll focus not only on what’s difficult, but on your strengths, what’s working, and the changes that can help you build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. You don’t have to keep holding it all together. Let’s work together to help you feel more like yourself again.
First session
Our first session is an opportunity to slow down, get to know one another, and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’re hoping to change, what you need support with, and what you would like to get out of our work together. You’ll have space to share your expectations, concerns, questions, or any hesitation you may have about starting therapy. I’ll also explain how I work, including my therapeutic approaches, clinical guidelines, confidentiality, and what you can expect from our sessions. Most importantly, this is a collaborative process. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. We’ll work together to identify where to begin and create a plan that feels meaningful and realistic for you.
Strengths
I bring a compassionate, practical, and nonjudgmental approach to helping you create meaningful change. My strengths include: Substance use & addictive disorders—promoting recovery from a harm reduction perspective to promote recovery for all. Stress & anger management — learning to regulate emotions and respond with intention. Trauma-informed care — creating a safe space to understand how past experiences may shape the present. Anxiety & depression — challenging thoughts and patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Career & personal goals — gaining clarity, confidence, and direction toward the life you want. Your struggles don’t define you. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and create practical change that lasts.
Ideal clients
I work best with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—whether it’s substance use, overwhelming emotions, self-doubt, or difficulty managing stress and relationships. My clients are often high-functioning but exhausted, motivated for change yet unsure where to start. They’re ready to do the work, even if they don’t have all the answers yet. If you’re someone who wants practical tools, honest feedback, and a therapist who will both support and challenge you, we’ll likely be a great fit. Together, we’ll focus on what's working, build on your strengths, and create real, sustainable change.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach in my clinical practice, particularly in substance abuse counseling. My experience with CBT involves helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, cognitive distortions, and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress and substance use. I integrate CBT techniques such as thought records, behavioral activation, and cognitive restructuring to support clients in developing healthier coping strategies.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in my clinical practice to help clients identify and build on their existing strengths and resources. My approach emphasizes goal-setting, exploring exceptions to problems, and highlighting past successes to foster hope and motivation.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I guide clients in learning how to tolerate uncomfortable emotions without resorting to harmful behaviors and how to respond to stress with more balanced and intentional actions. DBT’s structured, skills-based format aligns well with relapse prevention and helps clients develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve emotional control, and strengthen interpersonal relationships.
Strength-Based
My strength-based therapy approach focuses on the strengths, resilience, and resources you already carry within you. Rather than defining you by your challenges, we’ll explore what’s working, what matters most to you, and what has helped you navigate difficult experiences. Together, we’ll build on your existing strengths while creating space for growth, healing, and meaningful change. Therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to help you feel more empowered, confident, and connected to your own capacity for change.
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Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense MH23305