Stacy Jo Poffenbarger , LMHC

Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of professional experience helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and life challenges. As an LMHC - which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she provides clinical counseling informed by up-to-date theories and treatment approaches to meet individual needs. She has supported individuals coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and the complex process of grief and loss, helping them integrate those experiences into their lives and move forward.

Her work also includes assisting people who struggle with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, as well as caregivers facing compassion fatigue and challenges with concentration and self-care. Stacy Jo has experience working with the addicted population and offering support to their families and loved ones. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique concerns and goals.

Stacy Jo values ongoing professional learning and applies current treatment modalities to her practice. She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and aims to provide steady support and collaborative guidance as clients explore change and recovery.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Stacy Jo Poffenbarger uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is offered to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-management. She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for clients processing trauma, using structured techniques to reduce the distress linked to traumatic memories and support adaptive coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy, and Stacy Jo works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so care reflects what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with Stacy Jo is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access therapy from home, and continue care when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment to each person's situation.