Stacy Jo Poffenbarger, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Compassionate, practical care for life’s hardest moments
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLMHC
- License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH23273)
- NPI number1336547546
- Experience17 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusAddictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem
- Approaches includeCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Addictions support
- Coping skills
- Mindful strategies
About Stacy
Stacy Jo Poffenbarger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and struggles around motivation. Stacy also provides support related to addiction and the people who care about someone using substances.
She focuses on practical, conversational work that fits each person’s situation. Sessions are tailored to your goals and pace. Stacy aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate in every interaction.
Her background includes years of helping caregivers manage compassion fatigue and supporting people through major life changes. She has worked with clients facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, chronic illness, and complex emotional problems such as attachment and codependency issues.
Stacy uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. These include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, skills-based strategies for managing intense emotions, mindfulness practices, and guided processing for traumatic memories. She stays current with new theories and methods to adapt tools that work for each client.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Stacy frames therapy as a collaborative process. She will listen first, help you set clear goals, and adjust the plan as you move forward together.
She focuses on practical, conversational work that fits each person’s situation. Sessions are tailored to your goals and pace. Stacy aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate in every interaction.
Her background includes years of helping caregivers manage compassion fatigue and supporting people through major life changes. She has worked with clients facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, chronic illness, and complex emotional problems such as attachment and codependency issues.
Stacy uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. These include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, skills-based strategies for managing intense emotions, mindfulness practices, and guided processing for traumatic memories. She stays current with new theories and methods to adapt tools that work for each client.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Stacy frames therapy as a collaborative process. She will listen first, help you set clear goals, and adjust the plan as you move forward together.
How Stacy Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Stacy commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques which help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; these techniques are useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation problems. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high. When trauma is a focus, she may incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to support processing of distressing memories in a structured way.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stacy will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and together decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. She adapts techniques as you progress so the work stays practical and relevant.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, saving travel time, and fitting shorter check-ins into a busy day. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Online sessions aim to help you use therapeutic tools in the context of your everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption 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 issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife 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 commonly help with?
She supports people facing addictions, stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, and caregiving burnout.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and skill building. Techniques are chosen to match a person’s goals and day-to-day needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience as a clinician working with a wide range of struggles and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida LMHC, and provides services from Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.