- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Stacy
Stacy Braiuca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) practicing in Missouri with 28 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and the stress that comes with life changes. Her profile notes work with grief, addiction, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and relationships, including guilt and shame.
Stacy frames sessions around the person in front of her. She uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify what matters and what they want to change. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behavior. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are also part of her toolbox to build coping skills and clearer choices.
People who bring complex or layered concerns may find her approach useful. That includes chronic illness, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and recovery from trauma or domestic violence. She also lists work with LGBT and gender dysphoria topics, and with the particular dynamics of BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.
Her practice emphasizes practical skills alongside reflection. Sessions may focus on communication, managing anger, sleep problems, or navigating career and parenting stress. Hypnotherapy is among the approaches she uses when appropriate.
Stacy accepts international clients and offers services in English. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, the site asks you to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies their goals through supportive conversation and practical planning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and structured tools to identify unhelpful patterns and build alternative ways of responding to stress, anxiety, and mood issues. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience with simple practices. It can help reduce reactivity, improve sleep patterns, and support coping with chronic pain or persistent worry. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Stacy will discuss options with each person and choose approaches based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means adapting techniques and pacing so they fit the individual and the problems they bring. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins between commitments, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices for remote work to keep sessions focused and practical.Areas of expertise
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem problems, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and guilt and shame among other concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and motivational techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and an LSCSW licensed in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.