Stacie Brethauer
Hello, it’s good to connect with you. I’m Stacie Brethauer, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I support adults who are feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or looking to feel more grounded and connected in themselves. My approach is relational, practical, and tailored to you—I listen closely, offer tools that are useful in everyday life, and create a space where you can slow down and make sense of what you’re going through.
First session
In your first session, you can expect a space that feels calm, welcoming, and grounded—where you don’t have to have everything figured out before you arrive. We’ll start by talking about what’s been weighing on you and what led you to reach out. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable. My role is to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and help you begin making sense of what you’re experiencing. Rather than rushing into solutions, we focus first on understanding—what’s happening, what’s been difficult, and what matters most to you right now. From there, we begin to identify what would feel most helpful moving forward, whether that’s gaining clarity, building practical tools, or creating more steadiness and connection in your daily life. Many clients leave the first session feeling a bit more settled, supported, and clearer on their next steps.
Strengths
What stands out about my approach is the way I balance clinical expertise with a deeply human, relational presence. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, I listen carefully, attune to your experience, and tailor our work so it feels both meaningful and practical in your daily life. Clients often share that our work feels grounding—that they can be fully themselves without pressure or pretense. I focus on helping you make sense of what you’re going through, while also offering tools and strategies that create real, sustainable change. With over 13 years of experience, I’ve supported individuals through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and grief. What makes me effective in this work is not just my training, but my ability to meet people where they are, adapt to their needs, and create a space where they feel safe, understood, and capable of moving forward.
Ideal clients
I’m best positioned to support adults who are feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or concerns related to self-confidence. Many of the individuals I work with feel stuck, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward, even though they have a sense that something needs to shift. My clients are often thoughtful, self-aware, and ready for change—but may not know where to begin or how to make that change feel sustainable. They’re looking for a space where they can slow down, gain clarity, and feel more grounded in themselves. Together, we focus on understanding what you’re moving through, building practical tools that support your daily life, and creating meaningful, lasting change that helps you feel more connected, capable, and steady moving forward.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a practical way to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our work together, we gently identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and explore ways to shift them in a way that feels realistic and supportive. I use CBT flexibly - offering tools and strategies that can be applied in everyday life, while always staying attuned to your unique experience.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense PC012280