Stacey Sugar , MD, LCPC, LPCC

Stacey Sugar brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice, blending compassion with practical strategies to help people understand and reshape their life narratives. She frames therapy as a working process of self-discovery - a chance to examine the patterns, defenses, and stories that influence present choices. With a background that includes MD, LCPC, and LPCC credentials - meaning she is a medical doctor and holds two licensed counseling credentials - Stacey emphasizes helping clients gain insight into habitual reactions so they can make intentional changes.

Her approach invites clients to slow down and test new ways of relating, whether in intimate partnerships, family systems, or personal decision making. Stacey supports exploration of a full range of emotions, including those that may be outside conscious awareness, and she uses those discoveries as entry points for meaningful change. She encourages clients to move at a comfortable pace while building the motivation and tools needed for greater openness, commitment, and self-understanding.

For individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma, grief, or life transitions, Stacey focuses on translating awareness into practical steps. She frames therapy as collaborative work aimed at removing obstacles to living more authentically and realizing personal goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stacey draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns shape current connections. This approach helps people understand attachment styles, improve intimacy, and address issues like abandonment or trust difficulties. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to foster self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool - it helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stacey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as insight and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel.