- Addictions
- Trauma recovery
- Mindfulness practice
About Stacy
Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing problems like stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, parenting strain, and anger. Stacy also supports people dealing with addiction and the ripple effects on loved ones.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to untangle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to build emotional regulation, and Mindfulness practices help with grounding when strong feelings arise. She also incorporates EMDR for clients who have trauma that keeps coming back.
Sessions focus on clear goals and real-life skills. Stacy helps people name the patterns that lead to repeated anger or resentment. She works on communication, stress management, and coping tools that fit day-to-day life. Conversations are direct and aimed at changes clients can try between sessions.
Her experience includes working with caregivers facing compassion fatigue, people managing chronic illness and pain, and those coping with loss or major life shifts. She also addresses attachment and relationship issues that feed ongoing frustration. Stacy stays current with evidence-informed methods and adjusts approaches as needed.
People who want practical strategies for handling temper, workplace frustration, or long-standing resentment will find structured, goal-oriented sessions. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often involve homework, worksheets, and skill practice to use between visits. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be coached in sessions and rehearsed at home. EMDR addresses distressing memories and reactions by using guided processing to reduce their intensity when they come up.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest a mix of techniques. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Confirm the specific session formats before booking since no formats are stated here. Many people find online meetings make it simpler to maintain regular appointments and practice skills between sessions without needing extra commute time.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger tied to stress, relationship issues, grief, addiction, and chronic life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, skills-based work including CBT and DBT techniques and mindfulness to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of problems.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.