Stacy Jo Poffenbarger, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Stress and anxiety
Addiction support
Caregiver burnout

About Stacy

Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low motivation, and grief. Stacy aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where individuals can talk through what matters most to them and find practical ways forward.

She works with people facing addiction and the ripple effects that has on loved ones. Caregivers who are burned out or struggling with concentration and self-care are also a frequent focus. Stacy supports people dealing with relationship and family issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions that feel hard to navigate.

Stacy uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps when emotions feel overwhelming, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be used for trauma symptoms.

Sessions also include mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. Stacy aims to tailor conversations and any treatment plan to each person’s specific goals and situation. She emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions.

Stacy mentions adoption and foster care among additional areas of focus, and she brings attention to attachment, abandonment, and caregiving stress when relevant. She stays current with new ideas and adapts tools to fit each person’s life and priorities.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Stacy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and building new habits through practical exercises and small behavior changes. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques are useful when strong emotions get in the way of daily functioning or relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the conversation. Stacy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying tools, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan as needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or choose video when they prefer face-to-face interaction. Licensed professionals can work with clients to arrange a rhythm and format that suit day-to-day routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stacy address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, low motivation, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and caregiver fatigue, among other concerns.

What is Stacy's general therapy style?

She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on clear goals and small, usable steps. Sessions often include skill practice, mindfulness, and goal-focused discussion.

How much experience does she have?

Stacy has 17 years of professional work experience as a clinician in mental health.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Stacy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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