- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Supports parenting concerns
About Stacy
Stacy Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia. She welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and changes like career transitions or a new diagnosis. Stacy also supports those facing issues related to ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and LGBT matters.
Stacy draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit everyday life.
Her training includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and she holds licensure as an LPC in West Virginia. Stacy has 18 years of experience working in counseling roles across community and clinical settings.
People can expect a calm, straightforward approach that emphasizes listening first and then collaborating on plans. Stacy aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant, with tools you can use between sessions. She is available to answer questions about her background and approach before beginning work.
To get started, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and the clinician’s schedule.
How client-focused approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, helps prioritize goals, and follows the client’s lead on what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It offers straightforward exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build new coping habits useful for anxiety, depression, or anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the right approach is often part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjust as needed. That partnership helps choose whether to focus more on skills, on exploring feelings, or on steady mindful practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people use practices between sessions in the settings where problems arise, making new skills easier to test in daily life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stacy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication problems, parenting and family issues, ADHD and mood concerns like bipolar, plus related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She begins with listening and builds a collaborative plan. The style is straightforward, practical, and focused on steps you can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has 18 years of experience in counseling roles across community and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in West Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s schedule; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.