- Practical support
- Addiction experience
- Caregiver focus
About Stacy
Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by life changes, stress, anxiety, grief, or problems with motivation and self-esteem. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support and adapts conversations to each person’s situation. Stacy emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions.
She has worked with people facing addiction and the loved ones who support them, and helps caregivers who are dealing with compassion fatigue and concentration difficulties. Stacy also supports those managing mood concerns like bipolar disorder, attention challenges such as ADHD, and the ripple effects of trauma and abuse.
Her approach pulls from several therapeutic styles to match what a person needs. Stacy uses methods that help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior, build emotional skills, and process painful memories. She stays current with emerging ideas and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Stacy helps people set realistic steps, practice new skills between meetings, and track small gains. She works at a steady pace so people feel supported without pressure.
If someone is ready to take a first step, Stacy encourages them and helps them shape a plan that fits their life and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress, low motivation, and self-esteem challenges. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce intense reactions and improve relationships. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method that helps people process traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to attend appointments around a busy day, fit a session into a lunch break, or reduce travel time. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when days are tight, or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals can help plan what will work best given each person’s schedule and comfort.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Stacy help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and career or relationship challenges. Her work also covers caregiver fatigue, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of practical strategies tailored to each person. Conversations focus on setting small goals, practicing skills between sessions, and adjusting the plan as progress happens.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and keeps up with current treatment ideas.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.