Stacy Trostler, LISW

Stacy Trostler is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, who brings 35 years of clinical experience to people facing big life stresses. She helps with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addiction concerns, and the strain of caregiving. Stacy also supports people coping with chronic illness, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, and career or life-purpose questions.

Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps the client can try between meetings. Stacy uses a mix of approaches and picks what fits the person and the situation. She draws on acceptance-based work, mindfulness practices, client-centered listening, and skills from DBT to teach emotional regulation and coping skills.

Stacy’s background includes a degree from The Ohio State University and a long clinical career in Ohio. She has worked with people through major losses, serious life shifts, and long-term health struggles. The emphasis is on helping people manage symptoms and regain day-to-day functioning.

In the room she combines listening with concrete strategies. That might mean building routines for stress, practicing mindful attention to reduce rumination, or learning specific skills to manage intense emotions. Stacy also integrates recovery-oriented steps when that is helpful for someone dealing with addiction.

People who want straightforward guidance and steady support often do well with her approach. The work is aimed at making daily life more manageable and helping clients move toward meaningful goals.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help people facing chronic illness, grief, or life changes by shifting attention from struggle to meaningful action. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on warm, nonjudgmental listening and supporting the client's own problem solving. This approach helps people feel heard and rebuild confidence when life feels overwhelming. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal communication, which can be useful for stress, relationship strain, and coping with chronic pain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stacy will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean blending acceptance work with mindfulness practice and skills training, or focusing first on practical coping techniques before addressing deeper issues.

Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in their everyday setting and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate feedback. Licensed professionals tailor the plan to each person's needs so therapy can fit into daily life without adding extra burden.