Stacy Mason , LCSW

Stacy Mason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Putnam County, New York, with 22 years of experience in clinical social work. She is the mother of two young adult sons with special needs and brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work with individuals and families affected by Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her lived experience informs a practical understanding of the challenges families face when advocating with school districts and government agencies.

Stacy takes a holistic approach to care and often explores alternatives to medication when appropriate, while also addressing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, substance abuse, grief, and stress. Her background includes work in community mental health centers, services for incarcerated women, a hospital detox unit, and private practice, giving her a broad perspective on treatment settings and client needs.

Her counseling style is warm, supportive, positive, and compassionate. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential indicating specialized training and state licensure to provide clinical social work services - she emphasizes client strengths and collaborative problem solving. Stacy uses client-centered and humanistic principles along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify strengths and develop practical solutions. She values the increased accessibility that teletherapy can offer and looks forward to supporting individuals and families as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Stacy Mason draws on established, practical approaches to help clients work toward their goals. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the client’s own priorities - it supports self-understanding, relationship concerns, and coping with life transitions by building on individual strengths and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and behavior change related to substance use or other challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and brief, concentrating on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their desired outcomes, which can be useful for parenting challenges, relationship problems, and situational stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stacy works with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to fit support into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from varying locations. For many, this flexibility makes consistent care easier to maintain while still focusing on effective, goal-oriented work with a therapist.