Stacy Jo Poffenbarger , LMHC

Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 17 years of professional experience. She has worked with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including stress-related concerns, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem struggles, and the complex needs of caregivers dealing with compassion fatigue. Her experience also includes supporting people with addictions and offering guidance to their families and loved ones.

Stacy draws on a range of clinical approaches to address trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and other presenting problems. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and adapts conversation and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Stacy keeps current with evolving theories and treatment methods to provide informed care. Taking the first step toward greater well-being takes courage, and Stacy is committed to supporting clients as they explore goals, build skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing

Stacy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, stress, low mood, and difficulties with motivation and self-esteem. Sessions focus on practical skills and problem-solving to produce measurable changes in day-to-day functioning.

She also employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These strategies can be useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with life transitions. For clients who have experienced trauma, Stacy integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to support the processing of distressing memories and to reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Stacy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these approaches flexibly in remote sessions to meet clients where they are.

Online therapy with Stacy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. These options make it simpler to stay consistent with care while balancing other responsibilities.