- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Mind-body focus
About Stacey
Stacey Wade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She works with adults navigating life changes and aims to create a calm, steady space for them to talk through what feels overwhelming. Her approach centers on listening and following each person's pace.
Stacey draws on client-centered therapy as a foundation, placing the person’s experience at the core of sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior techniques for emotion regulation, and mindfulness and somatic tools to connect body and mind. These methods are described in simple, practical ways during sessions.
With seven years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work degree, Stacey helps people build coping skills and strengthen self-reliance. Her LCSW credential is noted as VA LCSW. She focuses on identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and then practicing concrete skills to make change more manageable.
Typical work includes developing emotion-regulation tools, practicing new ways to communicate, and learning mindful habits to reduce reactivity. Stacey also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, attachment and family-of-origin issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, and workplace strain.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Stacey aims to help people leave with at least one useful strategy they can try between meetings.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person’s concerns and building a trusting, collaborative relationship. In practice that means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set the pace and goals for change. This approach suits people who want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing small, concrete experiments to test new ways of thinking. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. These tools can help when emotions feel intense or when patterns of reactivity cause repeated conflict or avoidance. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stacey will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative process means trying tools in session and adjusting them based on what helps. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice cognitive or mindfulness exercises in their usual environment, which can help with applying skills between sessions.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stacey commonly help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, attachment and family-of-origin concerns, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-centered and conversational. Stacey aims to listen first, then offer practical coping skills and mindful or body-based techniques that fit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in mental health settings. Her background includes using mindfulness, somatic tools, and cognitive strategies with adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as VA LCSW, practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Stacey?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.