Stacy Ciano, LCSW-C

Stacy Ciano is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who uses talking therapies to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She works from the idea that clients are the experts on their own lives and that strengths already present can help them move forward. Stacy frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers steady support through change.

She commonly combines acceptance and commitment ideas with practical cognitive tools to help people manage difficult thoughts and emotions. Sessions often include grounding or mindfulness practices and clear steps clients can try between meetings. The focus is on skills that make everyday life feel more manageable.

Stacy has two decades of professional experience working with people who struggle with panic, mood disorders, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. She also addresses issues like chronic pain or illness, body image, guilt and shame, and problems with communication and control. That breadth helps when concerns overlap or feel complicated.

In the room she aims for straightforward conversation and concrete strategies. People can expect to talk through what matters most to them and leave with things to practice between sessions. Stacy helps people set goals and track small changes over time.

This approach is often helpful for those coping with life changes, midlife questions, isolation, or the emotional impact of ongoing health challenges. Stacy offers sessions in English and practices in Maryland as an LCSW-C, bringing practical experience to each conversation.

How Stacy’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and then take action based on their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and the stress of chronic health issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting; it often helps with panic, mood problems, and day-to-day stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, non-judgmental relationship where the client’s goals guide the work; this can make it easier to talk through shame, grief, or major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stacy will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as priorities shift or new challenges appear.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for continuity when health or mobility are concerns. It can also support shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let people choose audio-only when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in an online setting, focusing on practical skills and clear steps between sessions.