- Calm practical guidance
- Focus on skills
- Collaborative goal setting
About Stacie
Stacie Armstrong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. Stacie also supports people coping with career changes, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. She creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Stacie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try practical changes. She uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen relationships with self and others. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when intense emotions need steadying.
In sessions she listens first, then helps set clear goals together. That might mean practicing new ways to handle stress, building routines for better sleep, or learning skills to manage mood swings. Work is paced to the person’s needs and comfort level.
Stacie is licensed in Texas and Arkansas and has worked in counseling for two decades. She has supported people dealing with complex life issues such as chronic illness, adoption and foster care questions, body image concerns, and codependency. Her style is calm, direct, and empathetic.
People can expect practical tools and gentle reflection. Stacie aims to help clients move toward a more manageable and meaningful daily life. She welcomes conversations in English and works with international clients when appropriate.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Stacie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try practical changes. She uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen relationships with self and others. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when intense emotions need steadying.
In sessions she listens first, then helps set clear goals together. That might mean practicing new ways to handle stress, building routines for better sleep, or learning skills to manage mood swings. Work is paced to the person’s needs and comfort level.
Stacie is licensed in Texas and Arkansas and has worked in counseling for two decades. She has supported people dealing with complex life issues such as chronic illness, adoption and foster care questions, body image concerns, and codependency. Her style is calm, direct, and empathetic.
People can expect practical tools and gentle reflection. Stacie aims to help clients move toward a more manageable and meaningful daily life. She welcomes conversations in English and works with international clients when appropriate.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing hard thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It helps people identify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. These methods are often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and together decide which methods and goals fit your needs and preferences. Plans can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities change.
Confirm which online session options are currently offered before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people appreciate online work for fitting sessions into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let brief check-ins happen between other commitments. Some formats also allow sessions without video when bandwidth is limited or a shorter verbal check-in is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT skills to an online setting to teach coping strategies, practice new behaviors, and build routines that work in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stacie commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens first, then works with people to set practical goals and try useful skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional counseling experience supporting people through a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, abbreviated LPC, and practices in Texas with licensure also in Arkansas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she works with international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats and options may vary.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.