Stacy Gooden, LPC

Stacy Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges linked to family or parenting. She also supports those coping with trauma, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life changes. Her tone is direct and welcoming for someone taking a first step toward help.

Stacy draws on client-centered methods to make sessions about the person's experience and priorities. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage strong emotions and stay grounded in the present.

Stacy has 18 years of experience in counseling and holds a master's degree in clinical psychology. She has worked with adults, teenagers, and children, and has used both individual and group formats in past roles. Her background includes work with issues such as blended family conflict, cancer-related stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and women's issues.

Sessions focus on practical steps that fit a person's life. Conversations are collaborative and paced to match goals, whether that means skills for coping, strategies for communication, or tools for mood management. Stacy welcomes questions about her education and approach before beginning work together.

People interested in starting are asked to use the site process to match with a therapist and schedule according to availability. Language of service is English and international clients are not accepted.

How therapeutic approaches guide online counseling

Client-centered therapy places the person's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's priorities to set goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to change mood and reactions. Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to calm the body and focus attention when anxiety or strong emotions rise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the person's needs and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone connect from a location that reduces interruptions or when scheduling around work, medical appointments, or parenting duties is important.